Interviews on lgbtq
Setting the Scene: An Oral History Interview with Mary Jo Richards
In 2006, the landscape of LGBTQ rights in America, particularly regarding gay marriage, was a battleground of progress and resistance. Although the Maryland case of Deane & Polyak v. Conaway (Md., 2007) challenged the state's lgbtq+ marriage ban, the ban was upheld. In 2001, Maryland's legislature passed the Anti-Discrimination Act of 2001, which gave protection in employment and housing, to individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
By 2008, the recognition around LGBTQ rights around the country had noticeably evolved, focusing on marriage equality, anti-discrimination laws, and repealing discriminatory policies. The state of Maryland began demonstrating progress in 2009 by acknowledging out-of-state same-sex marriages, indicating a shift toward greater LGBTQ inclusivity. After the fighting and multiple losses of equal rights, in 2013, lgbtq+ marriage was legalized in the mention of Maryland. The marriage equality legislation highlights the broader issue of the slow pace of democratic change for LGBTQ rights in the United States, which spanned nearly
Interview with Don Behr And Sam Lolinger
Keith Gemerek
Sam Loliger and Don Behr were two of the participants in the 2004 Keith Gemerek and Madeline Davis Interviews with LGBTQ+ Elders of Buffalo project. The interview project was sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Foundation and CEPA Gallery. Sam and Don were together from 1976 to January 2014 when Sam passed due to illness and both were active members of and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community of Western New York.
Loliger met Behr in 1976 while sitting on his interview committee for a position within the United Church of Christ congregation. After the two moved in together in ‘77, they participated in several encourage groups, advocacy organizations, and community associations, both individually and as a couple. Sam, for instance, served as national co-coordinator for the UCC Coalition for Lesbian & Gay Concerns for 13 years from 1984 to 1997. He was also a professor of sociology for Niagara Community College from 1964 to 1999. During that period, he chaired an affirmative action committee that approved a non-discrimination policy regarding sexual orientation in advance of SUNY’s possess adoption of a similar policy. Sam extended his
If you identify yourself as a part of the LGBTQ+ community, here are 5 things to regard during the job interview stage of job chasing and how to manage them.
Fortunately, we have show up a long way from the days when employers could openly discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender diverse, queer, and other Homosexual people in the hiring process and the workplace. However, if you’re Homosexual, you might still be wondering about whether your identity could impact your career in either positive or negative ways.
Here are a few things to consider at the career interview stage if you’re LGBTQ+ and some proposals for how you could handle them.
How LGBTQ+ warm is this company?
We highly recommend researching a corporation before you interview with them and trying to find out how Homosexual friendly they are. Though discrimination on the basis of sexuality or gender identity is illegal in the UK, in existence workplaces vary widely in terms of how accepting and welcoming they are.
Here are a few things you might want to look out for:
- Does the company have a staff LGBTQ+ network? (This is most common in larger organisations).
- Are any current employees openly LGBTQ+ (for example, on thei
LGBTQ+ Activist Speaks: An Interview
By: Clayton Robinson
In today’s rapidly evolving society, engaging in conversations about Gay issues is a crucial step toward understanding, acceptance, and a more inclusive world for everyone. These conversations are profoundly personal for individuals like Romaine Patterson, whose journey embodies the challenges and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community.
Patterson is a prominent LGBTQ+ activist famous for her representation work and attempts in promoting inclusivity. She gained national attention for her response to the 1998 hate crime murder of Matthew Shepard, organizing the “Angels in Action” counter-protest against the Westboro Baptist Church at Shepard’s funeral. Beyond her impactful activism, Patterson has been a committed voice for Diverse rights and a source of inspiration for those striving for a more tolerant and soft-hearted society. I had the pleasure of interviewing her and questioning her about her views on the modern Gay landscape.
How do you think society has progressed in terms of LGBTQ+ rights?
Romaine: I mean, obviously, a lot of advancement since Matthew died. We’ve seen the right to marry; we hold se
Six Interviews with LGBTQ Children's and YA Authors
In honor of the approaching Pride Month, we spoke over email with six authors whose forthcoming novels for children and teens center LGBTQ characters. Several of these middle grade and YA novels movie overlapping marginalized identities, illuminating the intricacies of the queer experience.
Dean Atta
What spurred you to write this book? Is there a personal story behind it?
This book began with a single poem I wrote about a sighting of a black flamingo in Cyprus, which is where my mother’s family is from. I felt a strong connection to the black flamingo and felt it spoke to my childhood experiences of feeling like I didn’t fit in. I felt compelled to write this novel in verse about a boy facing similar challenges as I faced growing up, such as not having his father around, figuring out his mixed-race identity, and coming out as gay. As good as all of that, I really wanted to write about drag and I thought The Inky Flamingo would be a great name for a drag alter ego, so I decided to compose a coming-of-age story joint with a drag beginning story.
What role does sexuality p