On this BONUS episode of #TheBlackHandSide enjoy audio from the We Shall Overcome: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Diversity Panel Discussion. This discussion was apart of a larger celebration concert hosted by by the Orlando Gay Chorus, the Central Florida Sounds of Freedom Band & Colorguard, QLatinx, and The Bros in Convo Initiative on Thursday, October 8th.
Panel Host: Tatiana Quiroga
Panelists:
Kathryn Ross - Kathryn Identifies as a queer, first generation, Jamaican America woman. 6 years ago, she found her voice through the art of spoken word. Since then, she has performed at local open mics in the Orlando area as well as with organizations such as Zebra Coalition, Peer Support Space and Safe House. She hopes to inspire others to speak their truth as a form of personal liberation.
Brandon Martin - Brandon is an Orlando-area actor, musician, and composer/arranger who has performed at Disney World as well as with local orchestras and theatre companies. Brandon's latest project is a series called "Black and Queer" which highlights Black LGBTQ+ History, and can be found on his Instagram feed @brandonmartinmusic.
Patrick A. Jackson - Patrick is an actor, teaching artist and creative based in St. Petersburg, FL and an alumnus of Morehouse College. He is the Adult Education Associate with American Stage Theatre Company and has appeared on stages all across Tampa Bay and Central Florida. Outside of theatre Patrick provides creative support and virtual production services for non profits through his company Live Five Creative and hosts The Black Hand Side, a culture & conversation podcast.
