Matt Palazzolo

Matt Palazzolo
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Short Description: 

After Proposition 8 passed in California, Matt was shocked—shocked out of complacency. He decided he had to do something. He created the Equal Roots Coalition, which has activated over 15,000 LGBTQ youth to fight back against discrimination

Winner/Finalist Info
Recipient's Age: 
25
Finalist or Winner: 
Finalist
State: 
CA
City: 
West Hollywood
Describe what this winner does/did: 
After Proposition 8 passed in California, Matt was shocked—shocked out of complacency. He decided he had to do something. He created the Equal Roots Coalition, which has activated over 15,000 LGBTQ youth to fight back against discrimination and increase tolerance.
Year in which award/grant was awarded: 
2010