In this episode of The Pinnacle Pod (recorded January 2025), we speak with Star Palmer, the founder and executive director of Our Spot KC and president of the KC Pride Alliance. Star is a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community in Kansas City. Her organization provides housing assistance and other support services to those in need. She discusses her path into activism, the current challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community, and hopes for the future. Star is one of the most recent winners of The Pinnacle Prize.
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