Astraea’s 40th Anniversary Gala

Published on Dec 12, 2017

In November 2017, we honored seven leaders from across the four decades whose commitment, passion, and work inspire others and meaningfully advance LGBTQI justice in our communities around the globe at our 40th Anniversary Gala. Listen to their acceptance speeches!

On November 13, 2017, we celebrated Astraea’s 40-year history of lesbian feminist activism at our 40th Anniversary Gala in New York City. We had a great time, and relished the opportunity to honor leaders from across the four decades whose commitment, passion, and work inspire others and meaningfully advance LGBTQI justice in our communities around the globe. As each honoree accepted their award, they gave a short speech. Catch up on the speeches below!

J. Bob Alotta, Astraea’s Executive Director

The Ise Bosch Transformative Philanthropy Award

 Ise Bosch

Kobi Conaway & Andrew Owen

Naomi Sobel

The Visionary Activist Award

Katherine Acey

Indyra Mendoza

Joo-Hyun Kang

The Transformative Artist Award

Nona Hendryx

Acey Social Justice Feminist Award

Reverend Gale Jones