WorldPride: The Fight For Acceptance

What this episode covers

InterPride is proud to present the first-ever episode of InterPod focused on WorldPride: The Fight For Acceptance. The LGBTQIA+ community has come a long way in the fight for acceptance. Our voices matter and will be heard. Join us for the first episode where we hear from Somali immigrant and trans activist who lives in Denmark, Moeisha Ali Aden. We also hear from a former Professional Ice hockey player who is the third player to come out in the world of hockey, Jon Lee-Olsen. With WorldPride going on, we also hear from the Copenhagen WorldPride Chairperson since 2013, Lars Henriksen. As if that weren't enough, we have the honor of hearing from an Italian LGBTQIA+ leader who launched and organized the first-ever WorldPride in Rome back in 2000, Imma Battaglia. There's a first for everything in the world, and we hear from Queer performing artist Jean Michel and his new song for the first time, Heartbreak. Our closing guest is Kate Wickett, the first-ever woman CEO leading WorldPride in Sydney in 2023! These guests share their experiences, messages of hope and offer a map for us to follow in the fight for LGBTQIA+ equality worldwide! Want to hear new episodes monthly? Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter! Make sure to follow us on social media to stay in the know about future guests, episodes, and how you can make a difference in the fight for LGBTQIA+ equality. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Medium InterPride Empowers Pride Organizations Worldwide!

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