Whether they are walking the halls of Congress to help educate the Hill on the differences in nuclear reactors or belting out their favorite tunes with the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC, it is hard to miss Samuel Brinton and their bright red mohawk. The signature hairstyle started as a dare in graduate school and continues to turn heads, along with Sam’s characteristic stilettos.
Sam is an ardent activist against the dangerous and discredited practices of conversion therapy. Their work consists of weekly trips to universities across the country to share their experiences and to educate on how to pass legislation banning the practice. They spoke before the United Nations, Google Headquarters, and Congress, and also featured in interviews with TIME, MSNBC, Huffington Post, Washington Post, The Guardian, New York Daily News, and many others.
You might not expect a nuclear scientist from Kansas to have a bright red mohawk, but that is part of the reason Samuel has it. Having a chat on preconceptions is right up their alley. Whether it’s on technical topics or social issues like supporting LGBT survivors of conversion therapy, Samuel is always willing to have the tough conversations with an open mind.
Come find out about consent and safety with our keynote speaker for PRIDE week, Sam Brinton
When: TONIGHT! 4/25/2018 7:30pm
Where: Webb Hall 2
