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Think is a national call-in radio program, hosted by acclaimed journalist Krys Boyd and produced by KERA — North Texas’ PBS and NPR member station. Each week, listeners across the country tune in to the program to hear thought-provoking, in-depth conversations with newsmakers from across the globe.

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A small group protests racism in the Gayborhood by shutting down the street in front of ICandy. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
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Don’t trick yourself into thinking Gayborhood racism is new

Watching recent protests in the Gayborhood has brought on a strong case of déjà vu for me.

9 years ago

The city's pride flag is raised outside of Philadelphia City Hall in October 2015. (Eric Walter/WHYY
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Community

Why Gayborhood racism isn’t just on Darryl DePiano

After the video of club owner Darryl DePiano using the n-word surfaced, he has become the de facto example of Gayborhood racism, ...

9 years ago

 Ari Bowman is shown in this photo, courtesy of his mother, Alisa Bowman.
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Education

Being transgender ‘doesn’t make me any less or any more. It makes me me.’

The East Penn I will always remember is the East Penn that has supported me from first grade until now, regardless of the fact that I am transgender.

9 years ago

Miss Missouri
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Phyllis Schlafly, Miss Missouri, and the burkini: A feminist tilts her head

Phyllis Schlafly died. A Miss America contestant came out. And burkinis continue to fire up the French. Is your feminist bell clanging yet? It should be.

9 years ago

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No husbands here

I still can’t redeem “husband” and “wife.” No matter if the terms refer to two brides in tie-dye or tuxedos ...

9 years ago

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Services mark Transgender Remembrance Day

On Friday, members of the LGBT community and its allies observed Transgender Day of Remembrance with memorial and vigil services to honor ...

10 years ago

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Community

Japanese music video shines a light on abuse in LGBT relationships

A queer Australian filmmaker living in Japan connected to the theme of domestic violence in LGBT relationships. He shares a music video he made, which examines the subject.

10 years ago

Audience members wrap up their small-group discussions before beginning the open forum.
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Community

Focusing on marriage licenses, mass media miss further LGBT challenges

Marriage has been important for LGBT communities, but there are perhaps more critical issues that have been unnoticed by the dominant culture and underreported in the media.

10 years ago

Panelist John Bright spoke about the moral leadership of LGBT civil rights victories.
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Community

Overcoming homelessness, police abuse, transgender inequity, LGBT people reject life at the margins

WHYY hosted a public forum on Sept. 15 about the long-running priorities of LGBT communities that may be overlooked in the mainstream emphasis on marriage equality.

10 years ago

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Did you miss our Speak Easy forum? Read our guests’ essays here

With so much attention on the issue of same-sex marriage — and the continuing focus on Kim Davis — there are countless issues and per ...

10 years ago

 (<a href='http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-71237446.html'>Depressed teenage boy</a> image courtesy of Shutterstock.com)
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Community

Too many LGBT youth depend on abusive relationships for a home

Working with LGBT youth, I witness them struggle to cope with abusive partners daily. The thing I hear over and over is: "I want to leave him, but I have nowhere else to go."

10 years ago

A flag representing transgender pride is shown flying at Philadelphia City Hall
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Community

Despite 50 years of LGB progress, aging transgender people face barriers to equality

It is still legal to discriminate in most states based on sexual orientation and gender identity. For aging transgender people, even more obstacles exist.

10 years ago

 Members of the Christ Church community pose with Bishop Gene Robinson before an interfaith ceremony in July. The author stands at the far left. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY, file)
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Community

Moral power of LGBT community winning against religious opposition

Self-examination is a prerequisite of coming out, and the moral power of that act is the foundation of all of our victories. I think we should claim that moral power.

10 years ago

 Philadelphia police cruiser (Image courtesy of NBC10)
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Community

Philly police making strides to protect and serve transgender community

The worst threat of violence for the transgender community came from the Philadelphia Police Department. But now we're working to improve that relationship.

10 years ago

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Community

Like marriage, justice for homeless LGBT youth is about love and commitment

I ask that we expand our love to include members of the LGBTQ community who less frequently make headlines — homeless youth.

10 years ago

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