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Pride Parade Newbie

SUMMARY: Having been “out” for only eight months, Jared, in his second radio interview, describes his coming out process and how it has affected himself and family relationships. He tells…

Avoid the Disease

SUMMARY: A detailed explanation of HIV and AIDS and interview with community leaders Jimena Loveluck and Leon Golson. Discussion includes public perceptions, communication dynamics, how the community is supported, and…

Save Your Local Bookstore

Bookstores that specialize in literature for lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual, people are closing at a high rate. Why?

Musician Darren Locke

SUMMARY: Musician Darren Locke visits to share his music and discuss the creative process and ideas for his compositions. PRODUCTION NOTES: Includes original music by Darren Locke. Darren Locke’s website…

Chuck in the Military

SUMMARY: Chuck Chambers finished seven years with the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Germany, New York, and Korea. Chuck details growing up in an Air Force family based in…

Memories of The Flame Bar in Ann Arbor

SUMMARY: Sound clip of on-the-street interview with people remembering a famous gay bar in Ann Arbor called, “The Flame”. At the time, the Washington St. location was closing and the…

Have Faith

SUMMARY: Linda Haywood (retired hospital administrator)  and Ryan Haywood (lawyer) are two people who attend a church in Ann Arbor, Michigan (USA). They’re not politicians, they’re not gay, and they’re…

Flag Football with the Michigan Panthers

SUMMARY: Want to play a game? How about a rough and tumble flag football match? Local group Michigan Panthers team members and coach Morley share their story of the gameplay….

Training Social Workers

SUMMARY: How are social workers educated and trained in the dynamic environment of LGBTQ….x when the language changes of how we identify ourselves? Educator, Laura Sanders, explains her program with…

The Helping Hands of Hospice

SUMMARY: What is Hospice care? A clinical nurse describes how hospice organizations support people with life-limiting illnesses. Additional focus is on the care of patients who have Acquired Immune Deficiency…

Singing in a Choir

SUMMARY: What is it like to sing in a choir, especially one with so much RAINBOW COLOR? PRODUCTION NOTES: PARTICIPANTS: David Christopher Meitzler (Producer/Host)Members of the Outloud Chorus:Jennifer SmithLori HartSandra…

Just Come Out for the Holidays

SUMMARY: Jared is a J.C.O. – a person who “just came out”. In this extended interview, he shares his most personal feelings about taking risks with his closest friends and…

Lansing Pride “March on Lansing”

SUMMARY: A replay of many of the speeches during the post-parade rally on the steps of the Michigan State Capitol. Pride should never get old. Lansing is the capitol of…

Lesbian Mothers and their Children

SUMMARY: An interview with two lesbian mothers, a review of related literature, and a song or two. PRODUCTION NOTES: Includes a book review by Keith Orr. Includes original music “Green”…

Jim Toy

SUMMARY: A review of the history of initially an underground movement at the University of Michigan at a time when being gay in Ann Arbor was criminal. Toy details a…

Gay Fathers and their Children

Four fathers and some of their children are present for this special look at gay parents, the roles, responsibilities and day-to-day lives.

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