Tylah and Darius talk about his childhood, events that shaped him, and future advice to coming generations

In this interview between Tylah Wells (17) and her mentor Darius Parker (27) taken on June 1, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Darius speaks of memorable childhood events and gives uplifting messages for those who are struggling. Darius speaks of life...

Apush interview

Me talking with my mom about her upbringing and her family’s impact on the world

#1 homie

My best friend and I have many deep talks, but this is the one I like most.

Redefining the Norm: Part II

In part one we learned about how Clay changed his school policy on allowing boys to wear makeup. In part two we went more in depth with others reactions to the policing change, the impact of social media and Clay’s...

Interview with one of the first legally married same sex couples in Tennessee

An interview with Darlene and Ann Jacobs-Anderson: one of the first legally married same sex couples in Tennessee. They are my parents, my mother (Darlene) and her wife (Ann) married just two and a half months after gay marriage was...

In Your Own Words with Marquise Adeleye

Originally a celebration of Black History Month, February 2018, Middlebury College's Davis Family Library has initiated a series of oral interviews, "In Your Own Words." In them, Literatures & Cultures Librarian Katrina Spencer engages members of the community who trace...

Redefining the Norm

Clay Stevens was a freshman in high school when he began wearing makeup as a way to express himself and feel more confident. In this interview he explains what sparked his interest, the reaction of those around him, and how...

Interview with Gary at Openhouse

Gary’s experience coming into his gay identity in his hippie days in San Francisco.

Bill Stark from Michigan City, Indiana interviewed by his husband, Dan Loges from their home in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Bill talks about growing up in the 1970's in Michigan City, Indiana. He remembers his pets and a dramatic and tragic experience that changed his life.

Multiculturalism class interview

Discussed growing up as a homosexual and how that impacted his life

Diego

Diego came to Durham, NC from Peru as a 15 year old. After taking a feminist studies class and reading It Gets Better he comes out to his family.

Michael the burnt chicken nugget

Michael talks about life as a track star, being adopted and how he looks like a burnt chicken nugget.

Psych interview

I interview my friend about being gay

Here with Fernando

Fernando and his life. Everyone has a story to share and personal thoughts so here you go. What makes him him are the little things, his reactions,thoughts, ideas, and experiences.

Being Queer in Rural Colorado

I️ interview my partner about the struggles and process of being queer where we are and when we are.

Sexuality, feminism, & socialization.

Alyssia interviews her roommate, Adam. They talk about growing up, being gay, and feminism.