Speaker Event: Kyle McIntyre, UDTJ
June 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Kyle McIntyre, co-founder of UDTJ Upper Darby, will share key insights from their journey as a grassroots organization, focusing on the interconnected issues of LGBTQIIA+ justice, community service, and police accountability in Delaware County. The discussion will shed light on the challenges they have faced but also highlight the powerful lessons learned in navigating social justice organizing in Delaware County.
The mission of U.D.T.J. is to fight for equality and justice based on race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and across all intersectional identities. They seek to end systemic inequalities in Upper Darby, Delaware County, and beyond through community events, service, and programs. UDTJ stands for their 4 core principles: understanding, devotion, take action, and justice.
Kyle T. McIntyre was born and raised in Upper Darby. Kyle graduated from Upper Darby High School in 2016 and Temple University with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science in 2020. Kyle recently graduated Temple University in 2021 with his Master Degree in Public Policy.
Kyle got involved because as an openly gay man he believes understanding intersectionality is part of the solution to discrimination in America. After briefly being involved in local politics and graduating from one of the most diverse high schools in the country, he knew Upper Darby was not immune from the inequalities facing many marginalized communities in America. After the murder of George Floyd, Kyle waited a week and saw no protests in Upper Darby, starting with a Facebook event he partnered with the other co-founders to form U.D.T.J. to bring activism and momentum to Delaware County.
Kyle is passionately advocates for LGBTQ rights and the creation of inclusive LGBTQ+ spaces in Delaware County. In addition, as a policy focus, Kyle has a lot of passion for inclusionary zoning, housing affordability, community service and police accountability.