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

Z. Gutierrez (He/Him/His), a junior at Westridge school, interviews his alumnus, Elliott Snow (They/Them/Their), to discuss their transition journey, experience at Westridge, and life as a trans adult.

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

The time in tech school where I went to verify with a chaplain that I wasn't gay. (Spoiler: I kinda was.)

Samantha is a sorority member who grew up in a church and is passionate about Women’s Health.

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.”

Should lgbtq+ be represented in media/ business

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

Interview with Roy, who’s a long time member of the LGBTQ+ community

Join Brian and Ellie in a Subaru Outback as we talk through this interview. We dive into our childhood memories, and our sexuality experiences. As we sit in a 2016 Subaru Outback and drink coffee, we learn more about each...

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

Steve Desroches (49) talks to Matty Laurenza (38) about his work as a drag performer named Liza Lott.

Steve Desroches (49) talks to Maxwell Heller (39), also known as Miz Cracker, about his work as a drag performer, the drag scene in Provincetown, Massachusetts and appearing on RuPaul's Drag Race.

Interview of “Twink” Starr - Beloved, oldest YMCA Camp Willson Alum ( 96 ). Dedicated in honor of Twink’s Civic Leadership and the life of Chris Bradley.

Steve Desroches (47) and Tony Baptista (47) talk about their friendship that began when they were 10 years old and the "sliding door" occurrences that reunited them when they were 25.

My coming out story.

One Small Step conversation partners Amy Greene (64) and Alex Duda (37) discuss hopes for their children, why they don't like labels, and why people love to feel outraged.

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.

One Small Step conversation partners Nate Yoder (52) and Austin Turner (31) talk about growing up in relatively homogenous areas, expanding their point of view, their shifting politics and parenting.

One Small Step Conversation partners Marcia Oates (68) and Ann Marie Mershon (73) talk about their careers as school teachers and what they learned, the progress or lack there of on women's rights in their lifetime, abortion, and women's athletics.

CALVIN Shawler is a 17 year old genius and we discussed being gay, religious, and an artist.

Amari Otto tells her experiences being a gay woman with her family, friends and communities.

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

A conversation about growing up Presbyterian and the struggle of coming from a community that does not accept you.

I will be interviewing Juan Diaz and his journey with his sexual orientation.