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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

One Small Step partners Herb Albert (71) and Karl Kimball (61) sit down for a conversation about the political divide in our country and the obstacles of racial discrimination.

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

One Small Step partners Kristi Murdock (66) and Jennifer Krogh (40) take some time to discuss the impact of the 2016 United States presidential election, their experiences with maternal rights, and the difficulties of discussing politics with family.

Chris Kelley (45) and his One Small Step conversation partner Alice Conner (41) discuss their upbringing and when they first become aware of politics. They discuss the recent Covington Catholic High School incident, each giving their own viewpoint and perspective....

One Small Step partners Michael Robbins (71) and Michael Ryan (66) have a conversation about the polarization of the world, the Catholic and Mormon churches they've been surrounded by, and patriotism.

The two of us shared our personal experiences regarding abortion. One was regarding legalizing abortion in Vermont and the other was working in a women’s clinic in Los Angeles.

One Small Step conversation partners Zack Hailey (54) and Ingrid Stearns (51) discuss paretning, ways of thinking, politics and the future of our country.

One Small Step partners Joan Putney (72) and Tim Isaacs (58) discuss their views on race and politics, share their upbringings, and consider challenges in education.

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...

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 (48) talks to Ross Kizik (36) who performs in Provincetown, Massachusetts and beyond as drag queen Abby Cummings.

[Recorded Monday, February 26, 2024] UVA students Lauren Vaillancourt (19) from Yorktown, VA, and Anika Wadehra (19) from Loudoun County, VA, recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course "Democracy and Public Service." Both students grew up...

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.

Human rights and the transgender community in Brazil

Based off of Mirna’s opinion she’s not biased and has an open mind on abortion. She’s just as much as pro-life as pro-choice. She believes that a women has her right to decide what she wants to do just as...

Hello everyone, in this interview I had the honor of interviewing my friend Arantxa Rangel, an activist for abortion rights and women’s rights in both El Paso and Ciudad Juarez to discuss the different perspectives of the laws and her...

Janice James started coming out at age 13 in 1960s in Dayton, Ohio. As an adult, she served on board of the Dayton Gay & Lesbian Center for a couple of years and also started a social dinner club for...

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.