LGBTQ
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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 years ago
Philly police have new orders for interacting with transgender, nonbinary people
The PPD is rolling out a new policy, which will be one of the most progressive in the country, on how officers interact with transgender and nonbinary people.
7 years ago
Years before the police raids that led to the Stonewall riots, Philadelphia was home to activists and protesters demanding rights for the LGBTQ community.
Air Date: June 25, 2019
Listen 48:59LGBTQ-focused therapy center offers scholarships for transpeople of color
Lesbian, gay and bisexual adults are more than twice as likely as their non-identifying peers to experience a mental-health condition.
7 years ago
A retail rainbow: Vendors mark LGBTQ Pride on sales racks
Not everyone praises the Pride merchandising, which some see as thinly disguised corporate promotion.
7 years ago
How effective is diversity training?
Many companies require diversity training, but changing people's attitudes and behaviors is challenging. We'll talk about implicit bias, and making inclusive workplaces.
Air Date: June 18, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:1650 years after Stonewall, LGBT rights are a work in progress
From the perspective of veteran activists, the progress has been astounding.
7 years ago
Midwives hope Philly’s first free-standing birth center will make inclusive care more accessible
The Philadelphia Midwife Collective has launched a GoFundMe campaign to open a birth center they hope will make inclusive care more accessible.
7 years ago
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