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Don's life began in rural Louisiana. Before he was 25 years old, he had traveled the US and settled in New York City where he finally reaized what it felt like to be completely free to be himself. He has...

Nancy shares stories, experiences, and advice on what it was like to come out, and become an activist at such a controversial time.

Memories of lesbian life of an 82 year old in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall riot

Don Kao shares about his childhood and coming out as a gay man in Madison, WI.

6'6" Cedric Murphy is a gentle giant with genuine love and affection for all of those around him. Listen as Cedric reflects on his life, as well as his ongoing mission: be an advocate for LGBTIQA+ individuals, civil rights, &...

Dr. Imani Woody (68) relates her life history to Maria Santiago (34). She describes growing up in segregated Washington, D.C.; living through the civil rights movement; her mother's early and preventable death; and reflects on the American race riots of...

Christina talks about coming out as a transgender woman twice, with a 30-year interval back in the closet.

LGBTQ Intergenerational chat

Kenneth talks about growing up in Queens, coming to terms with his relationship with his parents, his partners, HIV, his blindness, and the joys of the groups that he is a part of and how they have helped him and...

Don Kao remembers growing up, attending college in Madison, WI, and realizing he was attracted to other men.

She knew as soon as she saw me. I knew as trust was built. She’s the one. I’m her one.

I weave my life into the greater story of 1934 to the present, the Great Depression, rural America, the child games we played, while man I would marry fire bombed Tokyo,the second world war, repression of the 1950s,west coast jitters...

Interview with Yvonne Ritter about her life as an LGBTQ pioneer, part 1: childhood.

We talked about Makayla’s childhood, her sexuality, and her relationship with her parents.

I interviewed my roommate who is also my girlfriend about her life and youth growing up with her sexuality. We discussed topics relating upon the lgbtq community as well as her own experiences within.

Ripley Hotch, 77, puts his perspective on what has changed and what has remained in the LGBTQ "community" over the past 50 years by sharing anecdotes from growing up as a member of the “Lucky Few” gay generation. These include...

Heidi tells a last story and reflects on what she’s proud of and what she hopes for the future.

Danny shared his life story as a gay and politically active man.

From humble beginnings and prior careers, Josh Stucky and Brent Johnson have become one of Dayton Ohio's "power" couples. They have built a business and become a force for community development, change and charity.

Grace (Thornton) Vaughn and her girlfriend Phyllis Marshall were among the first -- if not THE first -- same-sex couple to file suit after being denied a marriage license in Dayton, Ohio, in 1974. Ultimately, they were granted the right...

Steve discusses his journey from his youth on New York’s Lower East Side to owning a popular store with his partner in Cherry Grove on Fire Island. Steve reflects back on all that impacted his life, loves and important friendships.

Jean Marino (66) and Michelle Axelson (46) from Provincetown, MA discuss being a lesbian, a woman, a woman in the trades in Provincetown.

Had a great chat with participant Justine Crane about growing up in Chicago, her experiences coming out in the 70s, and her life in Portland.

Tess talks about her childhood growing up in Ipswich, Ma

Coming out late in life.