The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association created a program series called Wednesday Wisdom during the pandemic; what started out as members sharing their passions via Zoom has morphed into a periodic program presented in our building. Recent programs have included panel discussions on Rightsizing and Being Dementia Friendly.

Join us on August 10 as our panelists provide the audience better insight into the LGBTQ+ community in the Chicagoland area including pronoun definitions, triumphs, and challenges. This is also a great opportunity to learn how to Ally and Advocate during the ever changing cultural and political landscape. This program is Open to the Community and Free of charge.

Panelists:

Kendall Alexander: Kendall is a local attorney and long-time member of OPALGA+. She has served on the organization’s board and has participated in and led a number of group activities.

Ana Shack: Ana is an OPRF graduate currently in her 4th year at Illinois Institute of Technology. she has been involved with LGBTQ+ activism since high school, concentrating on education about and around the community. 

Phil Kroker: Phil is a longtime Oak Park resident who has been involved with PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) for more than two decades.