W Hotels partners with photographer Danielle Levitt to celebrate Pride 2017 with the “Queer Me Out” powerful speaker series. The initiative will showcase LGBTQ thought-leaders and outspoken advocates. W Hotel will be hosting panels that discuss hot-button issues and open a dialogue within the community. The first event has already passed on June 9 when it was hosted at W Washington D.C. and two more follow later this summer hosted by youtuber Tyler Oakley. The discussions will be recorded and available via podcast on W Hotels site.“Queer Me Out” will benefit Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors Fund and any listen to the podcast will garner a $1 donation.
- W Ft. Lauderdale: Nightlife is Expression – A panel of leaders who have reinvigorated the nightlife scene, thereby shaping the cultural landscape of our cities (June 29th)
- W Montreal: Transcending Style – A conversation between designers, models and stylists who are thinking beyond the gender construct (August 17th)
The events will showcase a photo series by Levitt that encompasses the diverse speakers including transgender model Avie Acosta, Trans Model Agency founder Peche Di, and performer and artist Stephen Galloway.
Peche Di. Photo by Danielle Levitt courtesy W Hotels
Avie Acosta. Photo by Danielle Levitt courtesy W Hotels
Edward Granger. Photo by Danielle Levitt courtesy W Hotels
Raul De Nieves Photo by Danielle Levitt courtesy W Hotels
