# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Purple Thursday: Breaking The Silence
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: ### About This Event

Domestic violence can happen in any relationship, but the experiences of LGBTQIA+ survivors are too often overlooked.

Join **Pride Houston® 365 for Purple Thursday: Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence**, an honest, survivor-centered community conversation about domestic violence and intimate partner violence, the barriers survivors face, how to recognize abuse, where to find help, and how we can better support the people we care about.

This is a **guided conversation, not a series of formal speeches**, bringing together people with lived experience and professionals working directly in advocacy, LGBTQ+ support, mental health and legal protections.

**Recognize It → Understand It → Get Help → Support Someone → Take Action**

**Moderated by Kevin D. Anderson**, Founder/CEO of The T.R.U.T.H. Project.

**Confirmed participants include:**

**Dr. Sabrina Greenlee**\
Founder, S.M.O.O.O.T.H., Inc.\
Survivor Advocate & Lived Experience

**Laura Zavala-Membreno, M.Ed., LPC-S**\
Anti-Violence Program Director\
The Montrose Center

**Deborah R. Llanas**\
Director of Advocacy Services, AVDA

**Additional participants will be announced soon.**

The evening will also include community resource organizations onsite, an anonymous question box, and opportunities to connect directly with support and services.

**Schedule**\
6:00 PM — Doors Open + Community Resources\
6:30 PM — Purple Thursday Conversation\
7:35 PM — Audience Q&A\
8:00 PM — Closing

**Admission**\
Free and open to the community.

**Parking**\
Complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ample street parking is also available.

**Accessibility**\
The venue is accessible.

**Hosted by Pride Houston® 365**
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/purple-thursday-breaking-the-silence/4600030708767326
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, lgbt-pride, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Houston
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Play Nightlife 
- **lat**: 29.7477417
- **long**: -95.3908165
- **full address**: Play Nightlife , 2409 Grant St, Houston, United States
- **location**: Play Nightlife

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Purple Thursday: Breaking The Silence
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Purple Thursday: Breaking The Silence being held?
  - **A:** Purple Thursday: Breaking The Silence takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Play Nightlife , 2409 Grant St, Houston, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Purple Thursday: Breaking The Silence is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Purple Thursday: Breaking The Silence sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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