Empowering Diversity and Health: Nicole Williams on House of Vegas Pride, LGBTQ Advocacy, and Community Support
Nicole Williams, founder of House of Vegas Pride and Social Influence Foundation, discusses her nonprofit's mission to support the LGBTQ community, particularly the black and Latinx communities. The festival, which started as a Pride weekend event in 2018, has grown to include HIV and syphilis testing, job resources, and safe spaces. Williams emphasizes the importance of regular HIV testing every 90 days and addresses the taboo in the black community. She also highlights her work in suicide awareness and her personal journey of losing 75 pounds. Future plans include expanding music and arts programming and addressing issues like sex trafficking.
