Bio
Ollie Henry (they/them) is a Pauli Murray Fellow at the ACLU, storyteller, and activist working to create accessible spaces for healing and advocacy for queer people of the African diaspora. Ollie has led efforts advocating on Capitol Hill for reparations and slavery accountability with HASA at Georgetown University. This past year, Ollie made their story known as the first non-binary speaker at the March on Washington, representing the National Black Justice Coalition alongside trans rights activist Hope Giselle. They were recently honored with a Torch Award at this year's National Trans Visibility March. Ollie also dedicates their time to conversations about blackness and disability. Alongside the American Association of People with Disabilities, they received a grant from the White House Youth Policy Fund to provide leadership support and advocacy skills to young people with disabilities. In their free time, Ollie enjoys crocheting with a cup of tea, yoga, and all things science fiction!