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Insight into my mother’s childhood growing up in the 70’s

My Dad is the best influence and I think I can learn a lot more from him

Remembering the early days and how he got to be where he is. Learning more about an old friend before its too late.

I (Kira Leavitt) talked to Marcia Via my grandma about our family and her childhood. I also asked her about advice for the future.

In this interview, given on November 28th, 2017, I sit down and have a heart to heart with my grandfather. Don H. Waldrop (my bumper) and I talk about his upbringing on the family farm and how it impacted his...

I ask myself to recall the things in my life that profoundly gave way to my self evolution. I cover topics ranging from childhood sexual trauma to coming out, the my diagnosis of acute AIDS at the age of 31.

David Radford first had an inkling that he was gay at eight years old. While watching Super Friends, he found himself attracted to Aquaman – not Wonder Woman, like his friends. David discusses the Shreveport gay party scene, Southern Decadence,...

My dad who is a Syrian refugee speaks about his childhood and what he had to go through being an immigrant.

Asked my dad when he first arrived to the US, when he finally became legalizaed, and when he got his first car and house.

Gay life in the New York City theatre world in the 1980’s and the impact of HIV and AIDS

Our family’s history with hemophilia and its treatment complications, including HIV, Hepatitis, and inhibitors. As we near a cure, we remember the past.

We discussed our fight to end discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS, back when Ann was doing this work in the 1980's, and when Marni was in the 2010's.

Don Millinger (66) and his husband, Gary Clinton (70), remember their first visit to Fire Island Pines, discuss learning about AIDS, and share memories of loved ones they lost throughout the epidemic. The pair also reflect on how Fire Island...

As part of The VOICES Project at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Narrative 29 is a male, 24 year old, living with HIV who was horizontally infected speaking on adjustment to living with HIV, initial diagnosis of HIV, and support.

This interview is filled with important components of my mom’s life.

Cherie Croney (48) interviews her friend Randle Wesley (62) about his experiences being homeless, growing up in Louisiana, moving to Springfield, Missouri, and his journey as a gay man.

One Small Step partners Dagmar Ebaugh (55) and Sandy S. (55) have a conversation where they explore the life experiences that have shaped their political views. As children, they both moved often, which they believe gave them perspective on different...

Janice James has been an out lesbian for a long time in Dayton, Ohio. She shares some her many experiences, including her opinions about the general lesbian community and her hopes for the future.

Nina Siegal spoke to her father, Dr. Frederick P. Siegal, about his 40 year career as an HIV/AIDS specialist, from the beginning of the epidemic until a few years ago

Interview with my mom about the 1970’s

My Uncle Chris backpacking with my mom in Europe in the 1970s

My mom shared lessons that she learned during her lifetime. She also gave my some more insight into her teen years.

Former Ohio Dept. of Health Epidemiologist Lois Hall and Dayton-are Physician Dr. Robert Brandt Jr. share their thoughts about current HIV treatment and their hopes for the future with regard to HIV.

Orbit Clanton (56) tells Eliel Cruz about growing up in Baltimore, MD, joining the navy, realizing he was gay, falling in love, and becoming an HIV activist.

Interview with Steve Heffner about the politics and music of the 1970s.