For the last 6 months I've been leaving teasers here and there about a big project with @SAGEusa Well after months of sprinting across airport terminals, making countless late night calls and forming incredible bonding experiences with heroes I had only read about, @lgbt_history, @mh0fman and I are happy to share with you "The Families We Make" - a photo series promoting #SAGEtables aiming to bridge the generational gap in the LGBTQ community. LGBTQ people come in all races, genders, religions and ages and with todays' current political turbulence we must come together as one big family to preserve and continue our progress for universal equality. Working on this project has taught me that our community's pioneers and heroes are a wealth of knowledge and compassion that younger generations can learn from. The people that originated our movement are too often forgotten while we enjoy the benefits of their sacrifices. You and I can make a difference simply by sitting down with someone of another generation and having a conversation. Here we have Edie Windsor (@windsoredie ) whose Supreme Court case (U.S. v Windsor) struck down The Defense of marriage act and paved the way for national marriage equality. Next to her sits Raymond Braun (@raymondbraun )whose LGBTQ social activism and social media presence has led him to meetings with president Obama. Watching these two champions of our movement bond in front of my lens was both an intellectually and emotionally inspiring time. Within a few moments of being welcomed into Edie's home, we were talking about the important work of @SAGEUSA and hugging it out. I must have laughed and cried a dozen times. I think I can safely speak for Raymond and Edie when I say it was a beautiful experience. We need moments like these in our lives. Go meet your heroes. Go meet your family. In our community we can build our family how ever we want to. Click the link in my bio and learn how to host or attend a #SAGEtable near you. If you'd like to learn more about Edie and Raymond visit @lgbt_history and read their post. ❤️❤️❤️ #TheFamiliesWeMake (at New York, New York)
