Gay Press Panel
Sun. November 15th, 4-6 pm
114 W. 5th Street, L.A. 90013
Join us as we discuss the rich history of Gay Press in Los Angeles. From Vice Versa, to the ONE Magazine, to the Advocate, and Frontiers, Los Angeles has been a hot bed of LGBT publications.
Panelists Mark Thompson and Karen Ocamb will share their years of experience discussing the pioneering path of LGBT gay press in Los Angeles and the direction it will take. The evening will be hosted by All Things Considered host Alex Cohen.
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| Mark Thompson | Advocate Days & Other Stories | Karen Ocamb | Frontiers in L.A. Magazine |
Alex Cohen
Mark Thompson is the author of several books including his trilogy of books about gay spirituality, Gay Spirit: Myth and Meaning, Gay Soul: Finding the Heart of Gay Spirit and Nature, and Gay Body: A Journey Through Shadow to Self. He was also a writer and senior editor for The Advocate. Thompson will be signing copies of his latest book, Advocate Days & Other Stories
Karen Ocamb has over 30 years of experience in the news industry. She is an award-winning journalist and former producer at CBS. Currently, she is the news editor for Frontiers In L.A. Magazine. Ocamb is also currently a freelance contributor to The Huffington Post and The Bilerco Project.
Alex Cohen is a host on KPCC’s All Things Considered. By night, she becomes Axles of Evil in the local LA Derby Dolls League. She recently served as a trainer for the movie “Whip It.”
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