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Author Talk: ‘Gay Like Me’
As author of the groundbreaking memoir Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son, RICHIE JACKSON reflects on his experiences as a gay man in America and the progress and setbacks of the LGBTQ community over the last 50 years. With a rich career spanning entertainment and advocacy, Jackson brings a unique blend of wisdom, passion, and authenticity to every event.
LGBTQ+ History
LGBTQ+ advocate and author RICHIE JACKSON illuminates the milestones, struggles, and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community, weaving personal anecdotes with historical insights. Jackson not only educates but also empowers audiences to appreciate the depth of LGTBQ+ heritage, fostering a greater understanding and respect for diversity.
Grow Your Self Esteem & Self-Acceptance
As a celebrated author and LGBTQ+ advocate, RICHIE JACKSON shares his practical strategies for embracing your authentic self. Jackson’s talks address the challenges of self-doubt and societal pressures, offering empowering tools and insights to help audiences cultivated confidence, resilience, and a profound sense of self-worth.
Building a Family
Drawing from his own experiences, RICHIE JACKSON discusses the joys, challenges, and triumphs of building a family. Jackson’s presentations cover diverse family structures, emphasizing the importance of love acceptance, and resilience in the face of adversity. Jackson’s heartfelt message resonates with all who believe in the power of family and the boundless possibilities of creating a home filled with unconditional love.
Richie Jackson is the author of Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son published by HarperCollins. He is an award-winning Broadway, television, and film producer who most recently produced the Tony Award-nominated Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song on Broadway. He executive produced Showtime’s Nurse Jackie (Emmy and Golden Globe nominee for Best Comedy Series) for seven seasons and co-executive produced the film Shortbus, written and directed by John Cameron Mitchell.
As an alumnus of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, he endowed a fellowship program at his alma mater in 2015 to assist graduates in the transition from academia to a lifelong career in the arts called The Richie Jackson Artist Fellowship. He and his husband, Jordan Roth, were honored with The Trevor Project’s 2016 Trevor Hero Award.
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