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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.

turning one of our many facetime chats into an interview where i ask Charlie about his childhood, his college experience, and what it means to go home to an unaccepting culture.

Growing up in NYC, first love, safety at home and in the workforce.

(This interview contains strong language and brief descriptions of sexual acts.) As a highly-attractive young gay man, Randy quickly fit into the Dallas gay bar scene, found problems with drugs, sex, and prostitution. When he prostituted in front of Dallas...

Kathleen "River" Artz-Iffland (63) talks with friend, Margaret DeRitter (58), about her role as an out lesbian in Kalamazoo, her work to strengthen the lesbian community, and the family she created with her partner of 35 years.

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,...

His coming out story

Nikolette Clark (26) and her girlfriend Caitlin Masingill (38) speak about their life experiences, identity, and hope.

One Small Step conversation partners Roy Earl Diehl II (50) and Christine Eddington (55) discuss their journey to political consciousness, the importance of finding common ground, the role of conflict in social change, and the responsibility to challenge our own...

Dayton-area lesbian Janice James gives a tour of former lesbian and gay bars on the near West side of Dayton.

Remembering Sherrin’s life and death from the perspective of her youngest daughter.

One Small Step conversation partners Lisa Terwilliger (53) and Brian Bender (47) discuss religion and the COVID-19 pandemic.

One Small Step partners Atlan Blackburn (48) and Thadd Liszkowski (54) have a in-depth conversation about Buddhism and gender and LGBTQ+ rights.

Richard "Dickie" Wilson shares experiences from his life as a gay labor rights and community activist over the last 50 years in Dayton, Ohio for Stonewall OutLoud and LGBTQ Greater Dayton Herstory & History Project

Deborah Allen talks to Bart Gross about his life and the hope he has for future LGBTQ people

Interview with Yvonne Ritter about her life as an LGBTQ pioneer, part 2: post-high school years.

Harlette is a 16 year old girl who comes out December 19th 2016. She shares her struggles and optimistic thoughts with her coming out story. Harlette shares her experiences with people she encounters and how she found out the way...

Brad A. Palmertree (29) interviews his mother Tina Stalion (52) about her motherhood experience and what his coming out experience was like for her.

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

Talking about sexuality and mental illness with my mother

Sharon Gonsalves (61) shares a conversation with her mother, Estelle Gonsalves (86), about coming out, being accepted, and walking the NYC Pride Parade together.

This is my StoryCorp of me and my grandma. We discussed her involvement in the Hippie Movement and I also came out being gay to her.

We talked about Mr. Wolfs life, touching on his military experience, sexual orientation, career, politics, and many more.

Linda speaks on learning about herself as a Lesbian, relationships, how she was treated by different people in her life, and writing.

George tells Sarah about being gay all his life, but only coming out at age 70 (just like Barry Manilow). He describes dating and falling in love with men during his 35 years overseas with Peace Corps and other organizations...