{"id":1198,"date":"2025-05-22T11:51:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T15:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsincrisis.org\/sub\/?p=1198"},"modified":"2025-05-22T16:36:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T20:36:27","slug":"lighthouse-pride-and-politics-panel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsincrisis.org\/sub\/2025\/05\/22\/lighthouse-pride-and-politics-panel\/","title":{"rendered":"Lighthouse Pride and Politics Panel"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Lighthouse<\/h3>\n

Lighthouse Pride and Politics Panel \u2013 Thank You for Joining Us!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We\u2019re still glowing from the incredible energy and meaningful conversations at our 2025\u00a0Pride and Politics Panel<\/strong>, and we want to thank\u00a0YOU…<\/strong>our community, allies, and supporters… for making it such a success!<\/p>\n

The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts<\/strong>\u00a0generously hosted the event, and\u00a0the evening brought together LGBTQ+ leaders and elected officials who shared their powerful stories and insights into navigating politics as openly LGBTQ+ individuals. A heartfelt thank-you to our brilliant panelists\u00a0Erick Russell, Corey Frate, and Jeffrey Bush<\/strong>, and to our engaging hosts\u00a0Tiffany Pippins and Colin Hostin<\/strong>\u00a0for leading a conversation that was both inspiring and deeply personal.<\/p>\n

From questions like\u00a0\u201cAt what age did you come out?\u201d<\/em>\u00a0to\u00a0\u201cWhat advice would you give youth today struggling with gender identity?\u201d<\/em>, the panel touched on topics that matter\u2014sparking thoughtful dialogue and heartfelt engagement from our audience. Your questions, comments, and energy helped shape the night into something truly special.<\/p>\n

We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to the\u00a0Norwalk Conservatory<\/strong>\u00a0for generously hosting the event, to our amazing partners at the\u00a0Triangle Community Center<\/strong>, and to our event sponsors,\u00a0Lenord-Litz Foundation<\/strong>, for their continued support in uplifting our mission.<\/p>\n

Thank you for showing up, speaking out, and standing proud with us.<\/strong> We\u2019re honored to build this movement with each of you. Please see our calendar listing of June PRIDE events<\/a><\/strong>, and come celebrate with Lighthouse at one of our events!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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