Steve Desroches and Robert Lamarche

Steve Desroches (47) talks to Robert Lamarche (50) about his work as a lawyer and social worker in facilitating adoptions as well as his role in overturning the state of Florida's ban on gays and lesbians from adopting.

Common Ground Tacony Oral History Project: Charles Tyson Jr.

A fairly recent transplant from West Philadelphia to Tacony, Charles is an artist, singer, dancer and event producer in the performing arts of Philadelphia. Charles gives insight into his involvement in the flourish Art scene in Tacony, also known as...

Story corps project

This is my story corps interview with my pastor Kevin who is one of the few openly gay pastors in Chicago and was ordained as the first openly gay pastor in his church in Oklahoma

A sketch of my life

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.

Wade Arvizu and Elizabeth Scaife break down the anti-trafficking movement’s past, present, and future.

Wade Arvizu (aka K.D. Roche) and Elizabeth Scaife candidly discuss the evolution of the anti-human trafficking movement and the importance of survivor leadership within every aspect. They reflect on the humble beginnings of their friendship and their hopes for future...

A Conversion with an Iranian- American LGBTQ Couple: Danny and Ardalan

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.

My mom’s big gay journey.

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

Self Discovery

This interview talks about self-identity and discovering what that means to us. As well as sexuality and things that aren’t what society would consider the “norm.”

Steve Desroches and Wayne Noffsinger

Steve Desroches (47) talks to Wayne Noffsinger (53) about being part of the comedy drag duo Madge and Bisket, being a social media star, making his live performance debut in Provincetown, Massachusetts as well as what its like to be...

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.

Wesley Thomas and Tara Cheston

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

Lesbian Visibility Week: Pat Medina

Michelle Axelson (46) and Pat Medina (68) discuss lesbian visibility and coming out in New York as well as life in Provincetown, MA

Jacqueline Arthur-Montagne and Sara Robinson

[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.

Two Communities of Love with Madeline Diaz and Juan Josue Martinez

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...