A Queer Understanding

Vic Basile: Trailblazing LGBTQ Activism & Bending Toward Justice

Dr. Angelica & Cassy Thompson Season 5 Episode 5

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.


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