Voices for the Voiceless

Join advocates Donna M. Kshir, Lee “Cougardawn” Roberts, Michael Skinner, and Laurie Ann Smith that came together to speak about their experiences as advocates and how they got started in being a public voice for those whose voices were silenced and, in many cases, are still being silenced, in this incredible new documentary airing on YouTube, Tuesday night, April 8, 2025, at 8:30 P.M. EST. READ FULL ARTICLE!

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