Silver Pride
Portia Cantrell with her wife T’Anya Carter Portia Cantrell is advocating on behalf of LGBTQ seniors and the significant challenges they face MELISSA WHITLER | NBCU FellowMelissa@DallasVoice.com It is estimated that there are more than 2 million LGBTQ adults in the U.S.
ages 50 and older, yet their presence in our community is often limited. They face significant challenges, including access to health care and increased isolation.
Because of both their age and queer identity, they face extra stigma and discrimination. Portia Cantrell founded the Silver Pride Project specifically to advocate and care for LGBTQ elders.
The organization allows older LGBTQ adults to connect with each other and with the younger generations, who can assist with care and also learn from their elders’ experience.The goal is to make LGBTQ seniors feel valued, engaged and recognized.
