Building the Table (Pt. 4): Celebrating Culture in Policy, Advocacy, and Social Justice

"Building the Table" is an in-person extension of ‘The Table On Air’ talk show, designed to culturally explore intersectional identities and highlight the dynamic lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ community members. This quarterly event series, in partnership with Nobody's Darling Bar, features moderated discussions with creative entrepreneurs, grassroots organization members, and social impact leaders on diverse topics. The series acknowledges and celebrates the importance of the LGBTQIA+ community in society. Quarterly Topics: Q1: Health, Wellness, and Beauty Q2: Arts, Entertainment, and Culture Q3: Business, Entrepreneurship, and Education Q4: Policy, Advocacy, and Social Justice Event Format: Each event includes a panel discussion followed by a social mixer. The panel discussion is pre-recorded and later broadcast, featuring live audience interaction. Event Details: Location: Nobody's Darling Bar, a James Beard Award nominee and Black-woman-owned bar in Chicago, is celebrated for centering queer women and femmes. Experience an afternoon dedicated to fostering networking and connection for Black and Queer professionals across various industries. Engage with a diverse community of entrepreneurs, creatives, tech innovators, and more. Build meaningful relationships, navigate the evolving professional landscape, and uncover strategies for your continued success. Event Schedule: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Panel Discussion 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Social Mixer and Networking Proposed Guests for Q4 (Policy, Advocacy, & Social Justice): Payton Head - Equity Strategist, Change-Agent, Public Speaker at Keppler Speakers, and Government Consultant for Deloitte Kim L. Hunt - Executive Director of Pride Action Tank (PAT), and Vice President of Special Projects at AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) Sounds by DJ PBNJEFFY