Making the Case

In episode 6 of “Making The Case,” we hear from Jo Marshall, LGBTQ+ elder and activist, and eyewitness to the Stonewall uprising. Jo shares what it was like to come of age during a time of criminalization and discrimination, watch the Stonewall uprising firsthand, and later see historic victories like marriage equality become reality. Through it all, she offers a message of hope, perseverance, and community.

Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the disproportionate levels of poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces compared to cisgender (non-transgender) people. This episode will feature Lambda Legal’s Carl Charles alongside national multi-hyphenate, Miss Peppermint, and artist and lead plaintiff in the Schlacter et. Al. V. U.S. Department of State et. Al. Case, Zander Schlacter to discuss what trans visibility means to them, how identity documents can be affirming, and how they find joy in amidst all the chaos.

Join Lambda Legal as we kick off Black History Month with a discussion with Lambda Legal's very own attorney Whit Washington, activist, actor, and style icon B. Hawk Snipes, and activist and artist Grayson Izekiel Colbert. This conversation will delve into the intersectionality of being black and queer, giving perspective into the challenges, joys, and experiences of these identities.

Welcome to Making the Case with Lambda Legal! For 50 years, Lambda Legal has worked to address the highest priority needs for members of the LGBTQ+ community and those living with HIV. Join us as we discuss the creative strategies, unique challenges, and passion necessary to win some of the most significant cases for the LGBTQ+ community and people living with HIV, and be inspired by the stories and experiences of some of this movements most iconic change makers.