Richard Cardillo has been collecting clues throughout his life that he could be a voice for others: from learning the power of opening up about his sexuality, to having a life-altering experience of privilege in Peru. Here's his story to becoming an LGBTQ+ rights activist and youth advocate.

Find Rise and Resist at www.riseandresist.org and twitter.com/riseandresistny

Find Gays Against Guns at www.gaysagainstguns.net

Find Richard on Twitter and Instagram @ richardcardillo

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OUR HOUSE Credits:

Production and editing by Jeff Rose.

Music by Audioblocks and Nate Lineback.

Hosted by Nicole Ferraro.

PR by PKPR.