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David Grasso is an American journalist, commentator, and entrepreneur known for his work in media and LGBTQ+ advocacy. He has appeared as a political commentator on networks including CBS[1], NewsNation[2], and Fox News,[3] and has written for outlets such as CNN[4], The Hill[5], and Worth.[6]
Early life and education
[edit]Grasso graduated from Rollins College in Florida.[7] He holds a Master of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School[8], where he serves on the Alumni Board and chairs the Pride Alumni Caucus[9].
Career and Advocacy Work
[edit]After graduating Harvard Kennedy School, Grasso began his career as a television reporter for KVII-TV in Amarillo, Texas, producing investigative reports[10] and local news segments.
After serving as a lead anchor for four years at Bold TV,[7][11] the digital business outlet founded by conservative pundit Carrie Sheffeld, Grasso took over as CEO.[6] Notable on-camera interviews Grasso conducted at Bold TV include Shark Tank star Mark Cuban[12], then-Picture Motion CEO Christie Marchese, and Zumba Founder Beto Perez[13]
In 2024, Grasso launched the nonprofit Project Amicus, which raises global awareness about LGBTQ+ safety through media campaigns.[14] In an interview with the Good Men Project, Grasso stated that the nonprofit plans to put pressure on 64 countries viewed as having discriminatory LGBTQ+ policies in place, such as Qatar and Ghana, telling the outlet, "A country that still criminalizes same-sex relationships cannot be considered a civilized society by modern human rights standards."[15]
Grasso served as a founding member in 2024 of Harvard University's Carr Center for Human Rights LGBTQ+ Justice Initiative,[16] a program within Harvard Kennedy School dedicated to education on human rights and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
References
[edit]- ^ "Stocks slump Friday after inflation report - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
- ^ NewsNation (2025-05-11). US 'has a huge fiscal problem': David Grasso | NewsNation Now. Retrieved 2025-05-20 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Elon Musk threatening to sue Meta over Threads, one of the fastest growing apps of all time | Fox News Video". Fox News. 8 July 2023.
- ^ "A toxic legacy for my generation". 9 February 2018.
- ^ David Grasso, Opinion Contributor (22 September 2019). "Is college no longer necessary?". The Hill.
{{cite web}}:|first1=has generic name (help) - ^ a b "David Grasso, Author at Worth".
- ^ a b "David Grasso, Hugo Camarena". The New York Times. 18 November 2018.
- ^ "Pride Month: A look back at LGBTQ-focused events in the Forum". 21 June 2023.
- ^ "Join HKS Pride". Retrieved 2025-02-20.
- ^ Grasso-Ortega, David (2014-10-31). "Cruelty Exposed: Pronews 7 Special Report". KVII. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
- ^ "LGBTQ+ Advocates Discuss Activism at IOP National Coming Out Day Forum | News | The Harvard Crimson". www.thecrimson.com. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ Perry, Catie (2019-05-20). "Shark Tank's Mark Cuban: Entrepreneurs & Athletes Have 3 Things in Common". Bold TV. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ Reid, Cheyenne (2020-02-27). "WATCH: The Founder of Zumba Shares How He Created this Revolutionary Workout!". Bold TV. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ Scarlett, Alysha V. (2024-08-22). "Harvard Alum Founder David Grasso Launches Project Amicus to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights Worldwide". Keep Fighting: The Power of Resilience. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
- ^ Jacobsen, Scott Douglas (2025-03-08). "Project Amicus and International LGBTI+ Rights". The Good Men Project. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Out in the World: Global LGBTQ orgs work to recalibrate strategies in new era of backsliding rights". Bay Area Reporter. Retrieved 2025-02-20.