What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life? Meditation

Jewel Thais-Williams

Jewel Thais-Williams 1939-2025. Owner of “Catch One” in Los Angeles. The first Black woman to own a LGBTQ+ nightclub in the United States. Also founded the “Minority AIDS Project” and “Rue’s House”.

What are you most excited about for the future? Love.

Mary’s House for Older Adults

Mary’s House for Older Adults is D.C.’s first affordable LGBTQ+SGL affirming communal living space for adults 60+. Founder and CEO is Dr. Imani Woody.

John Lee Love

John Lee Love 1889-1931. Invented the hand cranked pencil sharpener aka “Love Sharpener”

What is your favorite genre of music? Gospel with country being a close second.

Black Queer Creative Summit (BQCS)

Black Queer Creative Summit (BQCS) launched in 2023 is an “initiative designed to empower, educate, and train emerging Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer creatives across five key sectors of the entertainment industry: executives, creators, behind-the-scenes professionals, on-screen talent, and music supervision.”