UMD Activation Academy Storytelling

Samantha is a sorority member who grew up in a church and is passionate about Women’s Health.

Carson & Taylor

Carson and I have been together for about a year and 8 months now. This is my first interview, and thought I’d have a fun conversation with my boyfriend.

Sexual Orientation/Identity Interview

I will be interviewing Juan Diaz and his journey with his sexual orientation.

We are everywhere

His coming out story and how the USAF (United States Airforce) reacted to his coming out.

my gay brother’s journey
November 29, 2022 App Interview

I Interviewed my 21 year old about being part of the LGBTQ+ community and his journey towards life.

Calvin Shawler PART 1— artistic genius and wonderful human

CALVIN Shawler is a 17 year old genius and we discussed being gay, religious, and an artist.

Michael the burnt chicken nugget

Michael talks about life as a track star, being adopted and how he looks like a burnt chicken nugget.

A talk with a chaplain.

The time in tech school where I went to verify with a chaplain that I wasn't gay. (Spoiler: I kinda was.)

Stop bullying, suicide etc

Many people and I mean many suffer from depression and get bullied but you can help by sharing this and telling others to not give up and live life to the fullest. If you are depressed and need someone to...

Honors College interview of Rabbi Victor

Rabbi Victor discusses the intersection and intertwining of gay and Jewish identities in his life.

LGBTQ+ Rights Youth Advocacy & Gender Equality

Amari Otto tells her experiences being a gay woman with her family, friends and communities.

Michael and Jack

Michael Caraballo and Jack Vance discuss things from stress from school to coming out to their family and friends.

the inside scoop on ellie

Join Brian and Ellie in a Subaru Outback as we talk through this interview. We dive into our childhood memories, and our sexuality experiences. As we sit in a 2016 Subaru Outback and drink coffee, we learn more about each...

Stephen Starr and Dave Howser

Dave and Steve interview each other about growing up Baptist, coming out and HIV-AIDS in Chicago in the '80's and '90's.

Her Gay Experience

In this interview, I ask my sister questions about her life as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and how it has made an impact on her life and her relationships.

The bar was all there was. The only place we could meet – like Stonewall Inn – that was what we had.

Part 1 of 2 (This interview contains strong language and brief descriptions of sexual acts.) From a young age, Randy Moulder was a victim of sexual abuse and exploitation by neighbors, family members, and his school principal. As a teen,...

John Lee & Quinn Riddle

Longtime friends, John (41) and Quinn (40), sit to talk about their time in the Peace Corps. How the Peace Corps changed them and the friendships and gifts they received from their time in service.