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WSO Presents: Aria Sa'id (Founder of Compton’s Transgender Cultural District)

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Join us for an intimate 1:1 conversation with award winning political strategist, transgender advocate and thought leader Aria Sa'id. In conversation with Alora LeMalu.

Aria Sa’id is a founder and the Executive Director of the Compton’s Transgender Cultural District—the world’s first transgender district, celebrating the resilience, culture, and presence of transgender people in San Francisco’s famed Tenderloin neighborhood. She is also the founder of Kween Culture Initiative, a social and cultural empowerment project for Black transgender women.

In partnership with Ashara Ekundayo Gallery — located at 480 23rd Street, Oakland, CA 94612.

Ticket info: this event is sliding scale — a portion of proceeds will go to Compton’s Transgender Cultural District. Pay what you can within the $5-20 range!

*Complimentary wine bar provided by our friends at Winc Wine. Light bites provided!

*21+.

Please note: Racism, sexism, classism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, religious intolerance, ageism, sizeism and all other forms of discrimination will NOT be tolerated.

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