Ari Schwartz Advocates for Self-Love + Respecting Lesbian History

Pronouns
she/her

Occupation
Attorney

What Pride means to you
Moving through the world authentically and unapologetically with a deep and sincere sense of self-love, a profound respect for lesbian history and building lesbian community. 

Supporting the LGBTQ+ community
Spend money at lesbian/queer establishments (i.e. As You Are. DC in Southeast D.C.) 

Your identity-affirming song
“Closer” by Tegan and Sara

@apschwartzesq

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