SOCIAL ACTION
Anti-racism, LGBTQ+ inclusion, youth advocacy, and reducing poverty are at the heart of my work.
SCHOLARSHIP
My current research examines the relationship between race, gender, sexuality, and religion.
TEDxOHIOSTATEUNIVERSITY
Luther was one of the speakers for the 2021 TEDx event at The Ohio State University. View the video from the virtual event.
Upcoming Events
Here are some opportunities to connect with me.
Saturday, May 1, 2021
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon EST
Men’s Small Group Discussion
King Avenue United Methodist Church
Zoom (Invitation Only)
I will lead a facilitate a discussion on white supremacy based on my recent TEDx talk.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. EST
Panel on Queer youth
The Ohio State University
Zoom (Details forthcoming)
I will join the EquiLearn Virtual Roundtable panel discussion, facilitated by Joselyn Parker, which will be a place to discuss problems LGBTQ Black students experience being marked as Black in a white supremacist society—and being marked as queer in a hetero/cisnormative society. Together, we will talk about what queerness, homophobia, and transphobia look like among Black youth, and reflect upon consequences. We will offer recommendations for what teachers, administrators, and community stakeholders can do to disrupt homophobia and transphobia in their school communities.
Sunday, June 20, 2021
3:30 p.m. EST
Pride Worship Service
Central Christian Church New Albany
1315 E Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
I will be the guest speaker for Central Christian Church’s Pride worship service. The service is slated to be held outdoors on the church lawn; however, in the event of inclement weather, the service will be moved indoors with limited capacity and streamed live on the Internet.