Listen "Interview of Quito Ziegler"
Episode Synopsis
From Long Island, New York, Quito Ziegler was shaped by their childhood experiences in a Jewish family and community, becoming interested in non-violence. They went to college in Minnesota to pursue a career in photography, but ended up working for the Open Society Foundation as a Community Organizer. Quito discusses their work in sex-worker organizing, trans rights, and immigrant workers movements. They continued an art practice, including photography and gallery shows. Quito is still a hands-on activist who wants to see our communities build together. (Summary by Megan Aschenbrenner.)
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