Social Justice, Health & Wellness Evening

Social Justice Health & Wellness Evening

6:00 - 9:00pm

South Shore Community Center

833 6th St #2, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

As of March 2025, the ACLU is tracking a staggering 456 anti-LGBTQ bills across the U.S., underscoring the escalating threats to the health, rights, and dignity of transgender and queer individuals. At the same time, mental health challenges—including rising rates of depression and anxiety—continue to impact the broader LGBTQ+ community. In this critical moment, Miami Beach Pride is committed to more than just celebration; we are actively uniting LGBTQ+ leaders from across South Florida to foster education, awareness, and the power of shared personal experiences.

By creating an inclusive space where all individuals feel seen, heard, and valued, we aim to amplify the diverse voices within our community. Through the following panels, we strive to empower, uplift, and drive meaningful change.

SCHEDULE 

6:00 pm – Doors Open to the public

6:00 – 6:45 pm – Mix and Mingle – complimentary beverages (water/soda) will be provided

6:30 pm - Choral performance by members of Unity Coalition/Miami Gay Men’s Chorus

6:45 – 8:45 pm – 120 minute – select from 1 of 2 back-to-back panel discussions featuring extended opportunity for Question & Answer Sessions

9:00 pm – event ends

Panel #1 Social Media for Good in partnership with PRISM

Moderated by Prism’s Executive Director, MAXX FENNING discover how PRISM is fostering a safe, inclusive environment that empowers individuals to express themselves freely, access vital resources, and challenge negative stereotypes. Whether you're a young person, ally, educator, or advocate, this conversation will provide crucial insights into the evolving landscape of digital identity and community-building. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and take action!

Moderator:

MAXX FENNING (He/Him) Executive Director, PRISM  

Panelists

CLEYVER DIAZ MORALEZ (He/They) Content Creation Director, PRISM

ARTEMIS CRUZ (They/Them) Vice Chair of PRISM's Youth Advisory Committee. 

Panel #2 EXISTENCE & RESISTANCE | The Power of Queer Arts, Identity, and Wellness. Presented by UNITY COALITION|COALICIÓN UNIDA

The Arts, Expression & Self Care provide vital outlets and tools to spark self-acceptance, resilience, and building community. Creative activities like painting, poetry, photography, singing, and spoken word serve as therapeutic tools—fostering gender identity, sexuality, and emotions in ways that words alone cannot.

Moderated by HERB SOSA, director & CEO of Unity Coalition|Coalición Unida (UC|CU) 

Panelists:

JOHN BUCKLEY | UC|CU Video Archives & Wellness Liaison

ANAIDA CARQUEZ-SOLER | Choir Director & Sound Healing Practitioner

JOEL IGLESIA | Singer, Music Director and Healthcare Specialist

GILBERTO LUNA ZEQUERIA | Performer, The Quinn Zrenity Luna & Non-Commissioned Officer, U.S. Army

DAVID ROHN | Art Teacher at Camillus House, Performer and Artist