Stevie & Gloria Giorno on Perseverance

STAND with Kelly and Niki Tshibaka

When standing up for what you believe in becomes a perilous journey, where do you find the strength to persevere? Join us as we unravel the gripping story of Stevie Giorno, the former student body president, who faced an onslaught of threats and harassment on his college campus for his political stance. With his mother Gloria by his side, Stevie recounts the necessity of a security detail and the chilling confession of a peer who sabotaged his drink, offering a candid look at the bravery required to hold fast to one's principles. Gloria's impetus to chronicle these events in a book lays bare the unsettling indifference of a university when its student's safety should have been paramount.
The crescendo of Stevie's college experience, his graduation day, loomed with the potential cloud of hostility from those who had brandished threats in the digital world. Yet, what transpired was a striking display of solidarity and support from the crowd, a testament to the silent majority who stand with those who dare to speak out. This episode peels back the curtain on the discord between the vitriol online and the real-life encouragement that bolsters us in moments of doubt. Through Stevie's compelling journey, we're reminded of the resilience within us all and the profound impact we can have when we rally around the values of free speech and respect, regardless of the political spectrum we stand on.

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Kapitel

1. Stevie & Gloria Giorno on Perseverance (00:00:00)

2. The Unbelievable Battle at Belmont (00:00:02)

3. Campus Speech Triumph and Support (00:10:22)