After a Difficult Year, It’s Time to Explore Once Again
As borders reopen around the world, it’s time to start exploring again. We are celebrating the return of travel through new podcast episodes from Let’s Go Together. This series highlights how travel transforms our perspectives and enhances our understanding of both ourselves and the world.
Meet Kellee Edwards and Inspirational Travelers
In the first season, adventurer and pilot, Kellee Edwards, introduced listeners to diverse travelers, showcasing that the global community is rich in various shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. From the first Black woman to visit every country to a man who trekked to Machu Picchu in a wheelchair, these stories inspire and elevate the spirit of adventure. Our second season continues this journey by introducing more remarkable people, places, and viewpoints.
Engaging Conversations on LGBTQIA+ History
In our latest episode, Edwards engages with Terry Beswick, the executive director of the GLBT Historical Society in San Francisco, highlighting the significance of preserving LGBTQIA+ history in the Castro district.
Advocacy and Community Connection
Beswick asserts, “LGBTQ history is characterized by overcoming challenges, including discrimination and the AIDS crisis. Our community embodies powerful, inspiring narratives that emerged through collective resilience.” He emphasizes the community’s diversity as a source of strength.
Over 35 Years of Advocacy
With nearly 35 years of experience as an advocate and organizer for LGBTQIA+ rights, Beswick has played pivotal roles, including being the first national coordinator of ACT NOW, the national AIDS activist network, and co-founding the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District. His contributions were recognized when he was honored as a Community Grand Marshall for the San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration in 2020.
The Importance of Preserving History
In the podcast, Beswick elaborates on his advocacy journey, the mission of the GLBT Historical Society, and the critical role of The Castro as a cultural hub. He reflects, “Seeing groups predisposed to discrimination compels me to act. This principle guided my work from the late 1980s through community research and treatment access initiatives for people with AIDS, culminating in efforts to safeguard queer history for the benefit of future generations.”
Listen to the Full Conversation
To learn more from Beswick and Edwards about the protection of LGBTQ spaces, tune into Let’s Go Together, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Player.FM, and other podcast platforms.
