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Ruby Jade Corado • TEDxFoggyBottom

Creating DC's first LGBTQ+ homeless shelter

In cities across America, people are constantly turned away from homeless shelters because of their sexual orientation and gender identification. Hear Ruby Jade Corado’s story of survival and triumph in opening a home for people facing inequality and homelessness in the nation’s capital.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxFoggyBottom, an independent event.

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In cities across America, people are constantly turned away from homeless shelters because of their sexual orientation and gender identification. Hear Ruby Jade Corado’s story of survival and triumph in opening a home for people facing inequality and homelessness in the nation’s capital.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxFoggyBottom, an independent event.

Read more about TEDx.

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