Kentuckiana Rainbow Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Gay Friendly Louisville?: History and Discussion

This month’s meeting will be a panel discussion on how gay friendly Louisville has been over the years.

For some historical perspective, Richard Coomer will be talking about the gay community in the old days when the gay bars were raided by police.
Alicia Pedreira will give an overview of her firing from Kentucky Baptist Homes for being a lesbian.
Mike Shouse, the director of the Kentuckiana PRIDE Festival, talking about his experiences with the PRIDE Festival over the last seven years.

After their presentations, the panelists will take questions from the audience.

Agenda:
6:00 – 6:30 PM Open Networking
6:30 – 7:15 PM Dinner
7:15 – 8:30 PM Presentations
8:30 – 9:15 PM Q & A

10 attended

4.508 (8 ratings)

Event Host

Christopher J. Helbert
President, Organizer
Carrie Hunter
Board Member/Immediate Past-President, Assistant Organizer

The conversation was fun & interesting. I always love meeting new people and sharing ideas and experiences.
C. Jerry Abraham

+1 guest

I found it very interesting and informative.
Alicia

Very interesting, learned a lot about Louisvilles Gay past. Would love to learn more.
Richard G. Coomer LCSW

I really enjoyed peoples discussions and the sharine of personal experiences. Great group of people!!!!
Denis
Adam Caperton, Realtor
A former member
A former member