Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff Part Two: ACT UP: How Angry, Dying Queers Invented Modern Activism
Jun 19, 2024
Francesca Fiorentini chats about ACT UP's activism against the Catholic Church and AIDS crisis, the origins and impact of Grand Fury, and the significance of 'queer' in LGBTQ+ communities. The podcast delves into advocacy, mental healing, and the legacy of ACT UP in reducing AIDS deaths.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
ACT UP's Activism Against Catholic Church and AIDS Crisis
03:40 • 17min
Exploring the Origins and Impact of Grand Fury
20:32 • 7min
Advocacy and Activism During the AIDS Crisis
27:38 • 14min
Exploring Mental Healing and Sponsor Ads
41:51 • 5min
Exploring the Origins and Impact of Queer Nation
46:52 • 2min
Exploring the Significance of 'Queer' and Activism in LGBTQ+ Communities
48:35 • 10min
Activism, Advocacy, and Legacy of ACT UP
58:56 • 20min
Promotion of The Bittuation Room, debut novel, Lambda Legal, Roku TV, Zim, Olay Body Wash, and Mind the Business podcast
01:19:24 • 4min