Show Summary

In this episode, Peter Brehm, a founding member and the current treasurer of the Frederick Center, shares what the Frederick Center is doing to support the LGBTQIA+ community and to create awareness and education for the Frederick community. Many challenging questions are tackled in this episode as Peter shares insight about the challenges the LGBTQ+ community faces, the progressive steps that are being taken to create greater inclusion, and how people can be better allies and a part of the solution. 

Show Notes / Highlights from the Show:

• How the Frederick Center originated from one high school student’s challenges and determination to find support for LGBTQIA+ youth
• The many programs the Frederick Center has created to support the LGBTQIA+ community’s needs
• How the LGBTQIA+ 101 program provides a way for organizations and their employees to get informed about the LGBTQIA+ community
• The story of the first Pride Fest in Frederick and its evolution to an event that gathers over 15,000 people
• The importance of allies advocating for LGBTQIA+ people
• Why the LGBTQIA+ is seeking affirmation in the community (versus just acceptance), and what that can look like

Show Links:

The Frederick Center: https://thefrederickcenter.org

Frederick Pride: https://thefrederickcenter.org/frederick-pride

Downtown Frederick Partnership: https://downtownfrederick.org/

Learn more about Policy 443: https://www.fcps.org/boe/policy-443

JoJo’s Restaurant and Tap House: https://jojosrestauranttaphouse.com/

Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ: https://erucc.org/

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