He’s greatest recognized for his function as Hikaru Sulu on Star Trek, however George Takei has additionally made a reputation for himself as an activist for social justice and LGBTQ+ rights.
He’ll be a part of San Antonio’s Michael Quintanilla on stage on the Tobin Middle this Wednesday, June 28, for An Night with George Takei.
Hosted as a part of the Tobin Middle’s Delight Month Out on the Tobin collection, the occasion will embrace storytelling by Takei plus a post-show Q&A with Quintanilla, the now-retired San Antonio Specific-Information trend and magnificence author.
In current appearances, Takei has mentioned he and his household’s expertise of being wrongfully imprisoned in a Japanese internment camp throughout World Warfare II. He additionally talks about what drove him to step out as a warrior for LGBTQ+ rights.
Throughout a weekend panel in L.A., he inspired those that dwell within the south or Midwest, the place he says LGBTQ+ rights are underneath assault, to examine what’s occurring in different elements of the nation. Having moved out of Florida due to its politics, Takei additionally stated folks shouldn’t be afraid to maneuver if they should, based on Los Angeles Journal.
Wednesday, June 28, 7:30 p.m. 100 Auditorium Circle