Join us for another First Friday poetry event! This month, OUR BOLD VOICES is hosting a pride-ful storytelling gathering in honor of Pride Month featuring readings from Russell Alexander Orozco, Jamison Green, Paul Iarrobino, and Stacey Rice!

Russell Alexander Orozco is a writer, actor, social advocate, and filmmaker. He’s an ongoing storyteller at L.A.’s Strong Words/Voices of the City.  His screenplay A Star Is Dead was a 2nd rounder at the Austin Film Festival Screenwriting Competition. His documentary, Mujeres Como Tu/Women Like You, continues to make an impact in the HIV/AIDS field. 

Jamison Green is a renowned transgender activist and author of the award-winning memoir/educational and historical text, Becoming a Visible Man (Vanderbilt University Press, 2020/2004).

Paul Iarrobino credits his upbringing in a large, Italian, East Coast family for helping him speak up at the dining room table, lest he go unheard. Having lived in Portland, Oregon, for over 30 years, he enjoys performing, producing shows, creating documentaries, teaching, and coaching. Paul has appeared in numerous national storytelling productions. You can follow Paul at www.ourboldvoices.com.

Stacey Rice is a speaker, educator and consultant and a community leader on transgender issues. She was recognized in 2016 as a Queer Hero NW by the Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific NW and is the former Executive Co-Director of Q Center, the largest LGBTQ+ community center in the Pacific Northwest. More info on Stacey can be found at www.staceyrice.com.