The Power of Collective Action and Community Care with Lee Gordon

NOW - No Opportunity Wasted with Angelica Ross

Jul 29 2024 • 56 mins

Lee Gordon, a young advocate and activist, shares their journey and the challenges they faced as a black, queer, and trans person with disabilities. They discuss their studies at Harvard, their plans for the future, and their identity. They also talk about the importance of addressing the core issues and needs of the LGBTQ+ community, such as housing, voter disenfranchisement, and incarceration. Lee emphasizes the power of collective action and community care in creating change. They encourage LGBTQ+ youth in rural areas or unsafe environments to seek support through digital organizing and mutual aid programs.

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