F.3. SPONSORSHIP OF A KEYNOTE EVENT FEATURING ELIAS JAHSHAN AS PART OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS SPEAKERS SERIES [C. BYERS, D. HANG]: SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring a keynote event featuring Elias Jahshan, editor of two anthologies by LGBTQ+ Arab Writers: This Arab is Queer and This Queer Arab Family. Elias Jahshan will discuss his expertise in queer Arab experiences, storytelling, and human rights. - City of West Hollywood

Meeting: Regular City Council Meeting

Meeting Time: February 02, 2026 at 6:00pm PST

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F.3. SPONSORSHIP OF A KEYNOTE EVENT FEATURING ELIAS JAHSHAN AS PART OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS SPEAKERS SERIES [C. BYERS, D. HANG]: SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring a keynote event featuring Elias Jahshan, editor of two anthologies by LGBTQ+ Arab Writers: This Arab is Queer and This Queer Arab Family. Elias Jahshan will discuss his expertise in queer Arab experiences, storytelling, and human rights.

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