Show SummaryIn this episode, Peter Brehm, a founding member and the current treasurer of the Frederick Center, shares what the Frederick Center is doing to support the LGBTQIA+ community and to create awareness and education for the Frederick community. Many challenging questions are tackled in this episode as Peter shares insight about the challenges the LGBTQ+ community faces, the progressive steps that are being taken to create greater inclusion, and how people can be better allies and a part of the solution. Show Notes / Highlights from the Show:How the Frederick Center originated from one high school student’s challenges and determination to find support for LGBTQIA+ youthThe many programs the Frederick Center has created to support the LGBTQIA+ community’s needsHow the LGBTQIA+ 101 program provides a way for organizations and their employees to get informed about the LGBTQIA+ communityThe story of the first Pride Fest in Frederick and its evolution to an event that gathers over 15,000 peopleThe importance of allies advocating for LGBTQIA+ peopleWhy the LGBTQIA+ is seeking affirmation in the community (versus just acceptance), and what that can look likeShow Links:The Frederick Center: https://thefrederickcenter.orgFrederick Pride: https://thefrederickcenter.org/frederick-prideDowntown Frederick Partnership: https://downtownfrederick.org/Learn more about Policy 443: https://www.fcps.org/boe/policy-443JoJo’s Restaurant and Tap House: https://jojosrestauranttaphouse.com/Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ: https://erucc.org/Learn more about Platinum PR, the sponsors of Season Two of the Frederick Factor, here: www.platinumpr.comInterested in sponsoring a season of the Frederick Factor? Contact us at [email protected] About the Frederick Factor: The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at https://frederickfactor.com/. Or, follow the Frederick Factor on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFrederickFactor

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