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Vic Basile: Trailblazing LGBTQ Activism & Bending Toward Justice
Manage episode 421915100 series 3311054
What motivates someone to dedicate their life to LGBTQ+ activism and public service? Join us as we sit down with Vic Basile, a pioneering leader in the LGBTQ community, to unpack his extraordinary journey, from his early days as a VISTA volunteer to becoming the first executive director of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Vic shares the motivations behind his newly authored book, "Bending Toward Justice," a profound look into the evolution of HRC and a tribute to its founder, Steve Endean. Discover the pivotal moments of LGBTQ political advocacy and the foundational goals that have shaped the movement.
Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding
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Chapters
1. Activist Career and LGBTQ Leadership (00:00:00)
2. LGBTQ+ Activism and Personal Journey (00:18:31)
3. Navigating Coming Out and LGBTQ Community (00:28:42)
4. Sharing Experiences and Political Insights (00:36:38)
5. Bending Towards Justice Book Recommendation (00:51:06)
65 episodes
Manage episode 421915100 series 3311054
What motivates someone to dedicate their life to LGBTQ+ activism and public service? Join us as we sit down with Vic Basile, a pioneering leader in the LGBTQ community, to unpack his extraordinary journey, from his early days as a VISTA volunteer to becoming the first executive director of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Vic shares the motivations behind his newly authored book, "Bending Toward Justice," a profound look into the evolution of HRC and a tribute to its founder, Steve Endean. Discover the pivotal moments of LGBTQ political advocacy and the foundational goals that have shaped the movement.
Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding
- info@aqueerunderstanding.com
- https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/
Like, subscribe, & follow
- FB @aqueerunderstanding
- IG @aqueerunderstanding
- Twitter @QueerUnderstand
Chapters
1. Activist Career and LGBTQ Leadership (00:00:00)
2. LGBTQ+ Activism and Personal Journey (00:18:31)
3. Navigating Coming Out and LGBTQ Community (00:28:42)
4. Sharing Experiences and Political Insights (00:36:38)
5. Bending Towards Justice Book Recommendation (00:51:06)
65 episodes
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