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Artist | The Laura Flanders Show |
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Credit | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj7xnzNtnf0 |
License | cc-by-3.0 |
Desc | Urvashi Vaid on The Laura Flanders Show in 2014 |
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Indian and American writer, lawyer and LGBTQ+ activist
Urvashi Vaid is ...
Dead
Born | 8 October 1958 in New Delhi |
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Died | 14 May 2022 in New York City |
Age | 63 years, 7 months |
Sex or gender | female |
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Country of citizenship | United States of America and India |
Father | Krishna Baldev Vaid |
Sibling | Jyotsna Vaid |
Occupation | author, writer and activist |
Residence | Manhattan |
Educated at | Vassar College and Northeastern University School of Law |
About Urvashi Vaid
Urvashi Vaid: The Trailblazing Advocate for LGBTQ+ Rights
Urvashi Vaid is a writer, lawyer, and LGBTQ+ activist who has dedicated her life to fighting for equality and justice. Born in India in 1958, Vaid moved to the United States in the 1970s to attend college. It was there that she discovered her passion for activism and began working to advance the rights of marginalized communities.
Vaid's career in advocacy began in the 1980s, when she became the executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. During her tenure, she helped to build a powerful movement for LGBTQ+ rights, working to pass anti-discrimination laws and fighting against the AIDS epidemic.
In addition to her work as an activist, Vaid is also a prolific writer. She has authored several books, including "Virtual Equality: The Mainstreaming of Gay and Lesbian Liberation" and "Irresistible Revolution: Confronting Race, Class, and the Assumptions of LGBT Politics." Her writing has been praised for its insight and clarity, and she is widely regarded as one of the most important voices in the LGBTQ+ community.
Throughout her career, Vaid has been a trailblazer for LGBTQ+ rights. She has been a vocal advocate for same-sex marriage, transgender rights, and other issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. Her work has helped to change the conversation around LGBTQ+ rights, and she has inspired countless others to join the fight for equality.
Today, Vaid continues to be a leading voice in the LGBTQ+ community. She is a sought-after speaker and commentator, and she remains committed to advancing the cause of equality and justice for all. Her legacy as an advocate and writer will continue to inspire future generations of activists for years to come.
References:
- "Urvashi Vaid." The New York Times, 7 Mar. 2014, www.nytimes.com/topic/person/urvashi-vaid.
- "Urvashi Vaid." National LGBTQ Task Force, www.thetaskforce.org/urvashi-vaid/.
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