Singers/songwriters Bill & Eli Perras will advocate for Native Americans with 5 sing-alongs, woven with hand-talk story about Native Americans before and after Europeans came to the “so-called” New World. Learn about Seminole leader Osceola; Pima Indian, Ira Hayes; and Eli’s own quest to learn more about her native Arawak Indian tribe. For 20+ years, they’ve shared their … Continue reading Advocating for Native Americans with Song/Story
Dorje Shugden is a controversial Tibetan Buddhist protector deity, believed by some to be a wrathful spirit, and by others, to be an enlightened Buddha. This god is a violently strict sectarian divinity that enforces Geluk purity and hegemony, which is at odds with the 14th Dalai Lama’s global and ecumenical endeavors, which even led … Continue reading Dorja Shugden: Tibetan Demon or Buddha?
Using nature, we will explore the development of human identity by planting seeds, nourishing authentic growth, and reveling in the blossoms. Co-founder of the Please Evolve Foundation, L.J. Hernandez, will share their gender identity journey. L.J is a non-binary artist, author, community organizer, and nonprofit leader based in Orl. Their family sought political asylum in the … Continue reading Blooming: A conversation about Queer identity
