I’m tired of waiting, Anna. I’m tired of waiting for our government, for our politicians, for everyone else to get the lead out ’cause folks are dying—and they don’t have to.
Nikki patin, CEO, brave space alliance
Welcome to our Summer series! This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn continues to bring you the stories that matter most to our community! Join Anna for an exclusive interview with Brave Space Alliance’s new CEO Nikki Patin.
Nikki Patin has been serving as the CEO for Brave Space Alliance for one month, but before then Nikki’s had quite the career. Featured in The Guardian, Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Reader, Windy City Times and on WBEZ, WTTW, and HBO, Nikki Patin has been writing, performing, educating, leading organizations and advocating for over two decades.
Nikki talks with Anna about who they are, what qualified them for the CEO position out of the 100 applicants who applied, their tentative 10-year strategic plan for the future of Brave Space Alliance, and the impact Brave Space Alliance has had on the LGBTQ+ community.
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An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT.
Edited by Ryan Woodhall.
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