creating safe spaces: pride, advocacy, and radical inclusion with Joe Toolan
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in this inspiring episode, host jazzmyn proctor sits down with joe toolan — board chair of annapolis pride — to talk about the real power of community activism, especially within the lgbtq+ community. 🌈
joe shares the evolution of annapolis pride, the advocacy work happening behind the scenes, and why creating truly inclusive spaces matters more now than ever.
we dive into:
✨ supporting lgbtq+ youth with purpose and compassion
✨ tackling substance abuse + mental health stigma
✨ building intersectional movements that leave no one behind
✨ organizing pride with joy, resistance, and radical visibility
with pride month here — and the annapolis pride parade + festival happening may 31st — this episode is a reminder that local activism is world-changing work. 🏳️🌈
we also talk safety strategies, the role of local government, and how you can get involved through volunteering and showing up with heart.
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