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LGBTQ+ advocacy dates back to early 20th-century efforts, such as the formation of the Society for Human Rights in 1924, and gained momentum with landmark events like the 1969 Stonewall Riots, which galvanized a global movement for equality and rights. Despite significant progress, ongoing advocacy is crucial to combat persistent discrimination, ensure legal protections, and promote societal acceptance for LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide.
In this episode, Anthony Munger, Program Manager for the Louisville Pride Foundation and a licensed social worker, joins us to discuss the importance of continued LGBTQ+ advocacy, especially around areas impacting LGBTQ+ health.
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Anthony Munger is the Program Manager at the Louisville Pride Foundation and a licensed social worker. He identifies as he/him and is passionately involved in advocating for the LGBTQ community in Kentucky. As the Healthy Community Manager, he oversees various impactful programs, including harm reduction initiatives to assist those battling substance abuse disorders and robust vaccine programs aimed at boosting vaccine confidence.
Reflecting on personal experiences of hardship after being forced out of the closet at a young age, he brings empathy and a deep commitment to providing safe spaces and support pathways for LGBTQ youth facing similar challenges. His work is not just professional but a personal crusade to ensure that others do not have to endure what he did, making a profound difference in the lives of many.
Starting his career transition from bartending into social work, he quickly realized his penchant for macro social work—tackling systemic issues that affect the community rather than individual counseling. This shift was driven by the unique and often unaddressed challenges he observed within the LGBTQ community. His advocacy focuses on creating systemic changes, particularly around issues like homelessness and health disparities specific to LGBTQ individuals.
Recently, thanks to his skills as a manager and writer, his foundation has received substantial support, allowing them to double their efforts in helping people living with HIV and their caregivers. He integrates all these programs into the foundation's regular activities,… Read More
