
LGBTQ
Secret Philly: Inside one of the nation’s largest collections of LGBTQ history
Thanks to a $300k grant, the archives housed at William Way are finally getting proper treatment.
6 years ago
Coming out as transgender when there was no language to describe it
In the '60s, Elizabeth Coffey-Williams' family kicked her out after she told them that she was transgender — before many knew what that meant.
6 years ago
Looking at gender’s many sides, and keeping kids’ safety and inclusion in mind
Navigating the world as a young transgender person can be challenging. That’s true even in places some might think it’s safe, like the health-care system.
6 years ago
Listen 4:53The mystery of the gay wedding photos
The search is on to identify two men in a series of photos from a gay wedding that were printed in a North Philly drugstore in 1957 — but never returned to their owners.
Air Date: August 5, 2019
Listen 13:01Philly’s LGBTQ liaison heading to the national stage with the ACLU
After two years in the Kenney administration, Amber Hikes is departing for New York, to become chief diversity officer for the American Civil Liberties Union.
6 years ago
Listen 5:00Philly ‘Host Home’ program aims to slash LGBTQ youth homelessness, shelter costs
The Homeward Initiative, in partnership with local LGBTQ nonprofit Attic Youth Center, will serve queer young people ages 18-24 and will serve roughly a dozen young people.
6 years ago
Trans activist Sarah McBride to focus on health care, paid leave in Delaware Senate run
Sarah McBride would be the first openly transgender lawmaker in Delaware’s General Assembly — and the first openly trans state senator in the U.S.
6 years ago
Nicole Dennis-Benn on her new novel, “Patsy”
The critically acclaimed author of "Here Comes the Sun" discusses her new novel, which tackles motherhood, immigration, and sexual identity.
Air Date: July 10, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Marvel’s first openly trans actor calls for more portrayals
Zach Barack plays a classmate of Peter Parker's in "Spider-Man: Far From Home." His gender identity is not addressed in the brief role.
6 years ago
Swing those partners: Gay square dancers gather in Philadelphia
The international convention of gay square dancers arrives here for the first time, following the callers’ directions at a Center City hotel.
6 years ago
Listen 3:15Today, we are rebroadcasting stories from our archives about what it means to be American from three different perspectives.
Air Date: July 4, 2019
Listen 49:5850 years of LGBTQ pride showcased in protests, parades
More than 2,000 people gathered Sunday morning outside the bar where patrons resisted a police raid in 1969.
6 years ago
Naomi Washington-Leapheart: Breaking LGBTQ faith barriers
A Chestnut Hill minister and LGBTQ rights activist is making waves here in the city and across the country.
6 years ago
Stonewall changed Mark Segal from invisible Philly gay kid to visible gay rights advocate
Jennifer Lynn speaks with Mark Segal, publisher of Philadelphia Gay News, about his participation in the Stonewall Riots of 1969.
6 years ago
Listen 6:54Pride or protest? Disillusioned plan their own LGBTQ march
Dissidents believe the annual parade has become too commercialized and decided to split off with their own march.
6 years ago