The Moth The Moth Podcast: Remembering Stonewall
Jun 13, 2025
Richard Cardillo, a lifelong educator and Lower East Side resident, shares a poignant love story from the AIDS crisis, intertwining personal loss with his activism. Sonia Audi, a Black non-binary activist, recounts her struggles against gender discrimination in Kenya, highlighting the harsh realities faced by queer individuals in conservative spaces. Together, their narratives illuminate the themes of resilience and identity in the LGBTQ+ community, while reflecting on the rich legacy of the Stonewall uprising and its impact on contemporary activism.
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Martin Boyce's Stonewall Riot Story
- Martin Boyce recounts the Stonewall riot night with vivid details of police confrontation and crowd resistance.
- The event marked a symbolic breaking point and the birth of a minority demanding rights.
Richard Cardillo's Love and Loss
- Richard Cardillo shares his story of meeting his husband Peter and their years together filled with activism and love.
- Peter's tragic death from suicide deeply affected Richard but inspired continued activism in his memory.
Sonia Audi's Gender Identity Challenge
- Sonia Audi shares her painful experience of being questioned about her gender identity in a hostile university classroom.
- Despite ridicule, she found strength to speak out and emphasize the importance of voice in oppressive environments.
