Radical Courage: How One Marine's Sacrifice Helped Change America
- ISBN-10
- 1737553015
- ISBN-13
- 9781737553014
- Category
- Disabled veterans
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021
- Author
- Eric Alva
Description
In Radical Courage, retired Marine Staff Sergeant Eric Alva shares his powerful story of coming out as a gay man in the armed forces, as well as his ardent advocacy for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The first American service member injured in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Eric was hailed as an American hero. While he lost his leg in combat, his spirit remained stronger than ever--upon retirement, Eric came out as gay. As a former spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign, he played an instrumental role in the repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy on gay, lesbian and bisexual service members working with members of Congress to end the discriminatory practice. As a gay man, disabled veteran, and U.S. citizen of Hispanic and Native American heritage, Eric knows about overcoming obstacles and navigating comlex intersectionality. Drawing on his battle for equality in the military on behalf of the LGBTQ community, he continually discusses how that experience supports the momentum for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and how a commitment to equality attracts talent, builds a sense of belonging, and creates a competitive advantage.
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