Join us as Michelle Meow brings her long-running daily radio show to The Commonwealth Club one day each week, exploring important issues of interest to the LGBTQ community. Meet LGBTQ thought leaders and hear their thoughts on timely issues—and ask your questions.

Our in-studio guest this week: Kin Folkz, an award-winning educator, human rights artivist, author, community catalyst, founder of the Oakland Pride Creative Arts & Film Fest, the founder of the Oakland Queer +Trans Open Mic, co-director of the Bay Area Bisexual Network, a member of Black Lives Matter Bay Area and Queer Black Lives Matter. With a Masters in ethnic studies from San Francisco State University, a Masters and an ABD doctoral work in education from Stanford University, Kin's work has been lauded by the Huffington Post and presented within and outside of the United States, including Japan, South Africa and Jamaica. Kin is the CEO and founder of SpectrumQueerMedia.com (SQM), an internationally recognized LGBTQIA rights, media and creative arts advocacy organization. SQM promotes social justice, visibility and voice for marginalized LGBTQIA people and allies via community town hall conversations, workshops and community-led events.

See upcoming Michelle Meow Shows at The Commonwealth Club here.