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Steve Desroches (48) talks to Jamie Morris (54) about his life as an actor and playwright, specifically on his work writing parodies.

This interview is part of the DCPS LGBTQ and Sexual Health Program's holiday storytelling project: A Very LGBTQ+ Holiday Audio Album.

Should lgbtq+ be represented in media/ business

[Recorded: Monday, September 11th, 2023] Jackie (age 19) from Falls Church, Virginia and Olivia (age 19) from Hampton, Virginia have a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA....

Elliot and Emily respond to Darnell Moore and Bryan Epps at Magic City Acceptance Center

One Small Step partners Kelly Smith (42) and Ian Brannan (27) share their experiences growing up "different" in a small town, the need for nuance when considering issues like gun control and abortion, and why they are frustrated with both...

Immigrant LGBTQ stories

My coming out story.

[Recorded Friday, Feb. 4th, 2022] Jacqueline (33) and Sara (75) recorded a One Small Step conversation together in Charlottesville, Virginia. They discussed marriage, LGBTQ identities, memories of childhood, and their professional lives.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Paul Rizzo (36) about his life as an artist in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

An insight into the life of an Iranian-American LGBTQ couple. Life in Germany versus the US as Iranian LGBTQ’s. Danny and Ardalan’s historical family business and their work running one of the first Iranian LGBTQ nonprofit organizations.

How a gay man who grew up in a conservative religious southern family stood up for who he is to his family at 56 and found happiness with his life partner and husband of over 20 years.

A conversation with Pat Ritter founder of Leisure World's LGBTQ Group

My mom and I talk about her growing up in small town Florida as a gay kid during the 80s and 90s.

In 1992, Sacramento Frontrunners, an LGBTQ running group was formed. James and Saul were part of the first group. As part of our 30th Anniversary, they share some of their best memories of the early years and what this group...

Michelle Parkerson (67) relates the arc of her career to Maria Santiago (35). She credits her parents for supporting her early artistic leanings, including her appreciation for jazz, writing, and acting. Parkerson tells of her time at Temple University, where...

Friends Donnell Graves (61) and Kelvin Powell (50) talk about their identity, being raised by amazing mothers, and the love and appreciation they have for Boston.

Mara Jill Herman and Ron DeMaio discuss the power of the arts community, Ron's impact at Herricks High School, and his educational legacy.

Dayton-area physician Dr. Robert Brandt Jr. and former Ohio Dept. of Health Epidemiologist Lois Hall share their journeys as two principal people in the fight against AIDS in the 1980s and early 1990s in Ohio.

This interview was conducted with Larry Parra (22) and Caitlyn Tapia-Bindrum (22) to raise awareness on the issues and experiences faced by the transgender community in the U.S. We also go on to discuss the ways in which we can...

Shessa reads a sketch of her life as a collector, the problems it caused and her spiritual struggle. She includes her story of coming into her non-binary identity.

Human rights and the transgender community in Brazil

One Small Step partners Chris [No Name Given] (55) and Michael [No Name Given] (38) talk about the separation of church and state, the role religion plays in polarization, and holding the government accountable.

Madeline and her friend Juan Josue talk about the LGBTQ+ Community and the Christian Church, and how these two often find themselves at odds. As a devout Christian who is Bisexual, Juan speaks to how difficult it can be to...

Coming out as a lesbian and being rejected by your family. Finding love.