Defiant Moments: Unyielding Queer Voices. Unstoppable Change

Southwest
When
Friday, June 13, 2025
7 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where
BOLD Coffee & Books
1755 SW Jefferson St.
Portland, OR 97201

The following description was submitted by the event organizer.

BOLD is thrilled to present Defiant Moments: Unyielding Queer Voices. Unstoppable Change, an anthology reading hosted by Paul Iarrobino.

While the nation faces a serious attack on human rights, this is not the first the queer community has been targeted. It is important to recognize how to stand together, advocate for rights and support one another. This is why BOLD is thrilled to welcome Defiant Moments authors for a special book reading.

These local queer authors will read short parts of their recently published stories and will proudly showcase their strength and resilience. Come be a part of this collective effort of uplifting voices and celebrate unity and strength together.

Paul Iarrobino is a storyteller, author, husband, dog dad and one of the founding members of Elder Pride Services. He received their Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 is the proud recipient of Oregon Queer History Collective’s 2021 Queer Hero Award. This is Paul’s third published anthology.