Jackie Goldberg: Lessons from a Life on the Frontlines

What's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike Bonin

On the eve of her retirement after six decades of public service, Jackie Goldberg reflects on the history she made as an organizer and an elected official, and offers insights an advice to a new generation of activists.
Goldberg is ending a career that stints on the Los Angeles school board, the Los Angeles City Council and the California State Assembly. She has been a trailblazing LGBT official and a key progressive leader. In a wide ranging interview with Mike, Jackie shares a history rich with lessons about persistence, collaboration, and staying true to your values.
Mike and Jackie sat down to talk on November 18, her 80th birthday. The next day, she led the LAUSD board to pass emergency resolutions protecting immigrants and members of the LGBTQ+ community from the incoming Trump administration.

Chapter

1. Jackie Goldberg: Lessons from a Life on the Frontlines (00:00:00)

2. Becoming an Activist (00:04:44)

3. The Berkeley Free Speech Movement (00:07:39)

4. Anti-War Protests (00:15:33)

5. Spider Magazine (00:21:47)

6. How to Respond to Repression (00:23:37)

7. Nature of Leadership (00:30:06)

8. Coming Out (00:33:24)

9. Fighting for LGBT Rights (00:39:10)

10. LA's Living Wage (00:59:12)

11. Lessons for Young Activists (01:07:45)

12. Legacy (01:09:17)