The Will To Change: Uncovering True Stories of Diversity & Inclusion

BEST OF THE WILL TO CHANGE: From Immigrant to The Third Most Powerful Man in New York State

06.29.2019 - By Jennifer BrownPlay

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Alphonso David, Chief Counsel for NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, shares his experience of living through a military coup in Liberia when he was ten years old, and his subsequent experience of moving to the United States and being taunted and bullied by his peers. Discover how Alphonso found the courage to be true to himself and become an attorney fighting for LGBTQ rights. He also discusses the work he has done as Chief Counsel, including being instrumental in helping to get the Marriage Equality Act passed in 2011, and shares his thoughts on the current political environment and what activists need to do to create positive social change.

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