Press release from Campaign for Southern Equality:
On Thursday, April 18, author Andrew Reynolds, UNC Chapel Hill Professor, will read from his new book The Children of Harvey Milk: How LGBTQ Politicians Changed the World, followed by a conversation with Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, the Campaign for Southern Equality’s Executive Director and a Buncombe County Commissioner. After, Reynolds will sign copies of the book, which is available for purchase onsite.
The event, which will take place at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe, will focus on Reynolds’ book and the long history of out LGBTQ politicians and their impact on our national and international communities. The conversation will also touch on locals organizing in Asheville and beyond, including insights from Beach-Ferrara, who is the first out LGBTQ person elected to Buncombe County Commission.
Media are welcome to attend the event, and Reynolds and Beach-Ferrara will be available for comment following the reading, conversation, and Q&A.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHO: Andrew Reynolds, in Conversation with Jasmine Beach-Ferrara
WHAT: Discussion about the new book The Children of Harvey Milk: How LGBTQ Politicians Changed the World
WHERE: Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe, 55 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
WHEN: Thursday, April 18 at 6pmAndrew Reynolds said today:
“I am thrilled to bring these stories of The Children of Harvey Milk to Asheville and share the stage with Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, who personifies the power of an inspiring LGBTQ leader being at the table.”
Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara added:
“Out LGBTQ people are running for office at historic levels. Just look at the news from this month alone: Pete Buttigieg is making waves running for president, and here in the South, more out representatives than ever are serving in the NC General Assembly while elected officials like Danica Roem in Virginia continue to blaze new trails. I’m looking forward to speaking with Andrew Reynolds about his book, which breaks new ground in providing a global account of LGBTQ people in office, about how LGBTQ Southerners can keep building our political voice and power, including by running for office.”
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