Egalite Chicago is inviting members of the LGBTQIA communities to join them for a discussion on what's next in the landscape of LGBT rights and advocacy. The panel discussion and conversation will take place Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the Leo Burnett Building, 35 W. Wacker Drive.
Last year, Egalite kicked off the "Four Color Process" series with a discussion with
ESPN writer/editor Christina Kahrl interviewed by Kevin Boyer. For the second iteration of the event, Egalite has brought together four panelists who represent a broad range of interests on the advocacy front:
Tracy Baim, Publisher And Executive Editor, Windy City Media Group/Windy City Times
Jim Bennett, Regional Director, Midwest Region, Lambda Legal
Bernard Cherkasov, Chief Executive Officer, Equality Illinois
Rev. Stan J. Sloan, Chief Executive Officer, Chicago House
"It's great when Egalite and Publicis Groupe in general can take a leadership role in moving the dialogue forward in our communitiesLGBT, Chicago, advertising and the larger corporate community" said Egalite co-chair Jason Southerland. "I'm honored that these four leaders are taking time out to share their ideas and insights with us."
Four Color Process: Momentum in Motion: What's Next in the World of LGBT Advocacy? is Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m., Leo Burnett Room, 21st Floor, 35 W. Wacker Dr. Please RSVP fourcolorprocess.eventbrite.com/ .
Egalite ( French for equality ) is the LGBT employee resource group for the Publicis Groupe advertising network, which includes Leo Burnett, Digitas, Razorfish and a dozen others. They state: "We believe that diversityof orientations, of identities, and of backgroundsforms the foundation for a dynamic, rewarding and innovative organization, therefore Egalite works to elevate, support, and empower LGBTQIA employees and perspectives. Most recently, Team Egalite brought in close to $30,000 as a top fundraiser for the 2014 AIDS Run & Walk Chicago. For more information, please contact EgaliteChicago@PublicisGroupe.com ."