Point of Pride Celebrates Advisory Board Member Lydia X. Z. Brown, Named 2024 LGBTQ+ Bar’s 40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40
September 26, 2024
Point of Pride proudly congratulates Advisory Board Member Lydia X. Z. Brown, Director of Public Policy at the National Disability Institute, for being honored as one of the LGBTQ+ Bar Association’s 2024 "40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40."
This prestigious recognition highlights Lydia’s tireless dedication to advancing disability justice, advocating for marginalized communities, and combating interpersonal and state violence targeting disabled people.
"Lydia’s work inspires all of us at Point of Pride," says Aydian Dowling, Chief Advancement Officer and co-founder of Point of Pride. "Their efforts to uplift marginalized communities, particularly at the intersection of disability and LGBTQ+ identities, are unparalleled, and we are honored to have them as part of our Advisory Board."
Lydia X. Z. Brown is a transformative figure in the disability justice movement, and their influence continues to expand through their work in public policy and advocacy. You can follow Lydia's work at LydiaXZBrown.com.
Point of Pride's mission is help trans youth and adults access necessary, life-saving health and wellness services. To date, Point of Pride has awarded $2,750,000 in financial aid and provided gender-affirming support to 22,000 people in all 50 states and around the world.
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