Jerry Albrent and Matthew Haynes
Recorded
June 1, 2023
Archived
June 1, 2023
39:26 minutes
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Id:
mby022761
Description
Jerry Albrent (72) interviews his friend Matthew Haynes [no age given], the owner and founder of Club Q, where a mass shooting took place on November 19, 2022. Matthew reflects on how his life journey led him to open a gay bar in Colorado Springs, the importance of creating space for community and chosen family, and the horrific shooting. He focuses on the community’s love and resilience in the face of tragedy, emphasizing that “we cannot let hate win.” Matthew plans to reopen Club Q later this year in 2023; he and Jerry consider this conversation “part one” to be continued after the reopening of Club Q.Subject Log / Time Code
[Take One] MH remembers getting a travel trailer with his partner at the time and coming to Colorado Springs.
MH reflects on the intolerant attitudes towards gay people in Colorado Springs when he first moved there.
MH explains how he bought the building that would eventually become Club Q.
MH reflects on the importance of having a gay bar in Colorado Springs for finding chosen family.
[Take Two] MH talks about starting Club Q.
MH talks about his personal growth and the growth of Club Q, particularly in supporting trans community members.
MH and Jerry Albrent (JA) remember what they were doing on the night of November 19, 2022, the night of the mass shooting at Club Q.
MH remembers an employee calling him and hearing the sounds of automatic weapons over the phone.
MH talks about his employee Derrick Rump, killed in the shooting, and Derrick's kindness to those who would come to the club in need of support or shelter.
MH describes the support they received from across the country after the shooting.
MH emphasizes that Club Q will be coming back and reopening, as people still need a place to find community and chosen family.
Participants
- Jerry Albrent
- Matthew Haynes