More Than Entertainment: Art, Activism, and LGBTQI+ Human Rights

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What role can art and entertainment play in advancing human rights? Beyond the importance of LGBTQI+ representation in media and culture, can artists and entertainers see themselves as activists, using their platforms and creative work to drive social change? Bringing together acclaimed actors and LGBTQI+ activists from around the world, this conversation will explore the power of storytelling, popular culture, and entertainment to challenge prejudice, change hearts and minds, and advance LGBTQI+ human rights. It will ask what happens when artists see activism not simply as a byproduct of their work, but as part of its purpose. Featuring Uzo Aduba — Emmy Award winning actress; starred as Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren in Orange Is the New Black Joe Locke — Actor; portraye…

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