129: History of Medicine & Queers
The medical field used practices to cure so-called "sexual deviancy". This included testicular implants, the lobotomy, and other inhumane "treatments".
Stepping Off the Hamster Wheel
Moving through the world as a gay, Black man has been an interesting ride. From a young age I was taught to always be ten steps ahead of the competition, because it was the only way I’d be noticed.
The Best Pride Playlist
For many, pride marks a remembrance of the radical history of the queer community including events such as the Stonewall riots, the work of grassroot movements such as ACT UP, and the many queer people who came before us who lost their lives never living in a world that accepted their love.
128: George Michael & Last Christmas
George Michael was a gay English singer & philanthropist who rose to fame in Wham! before embarking on a solo career. He donated proceeds to AIDS research.
Coming Out as Bipolar
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness marked by extreme shifts in mood. Symptoms can include an extremely elevated mood called mania. They can also include episodes of depression.
127: ACT UP
ACT UP or AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power was founded in 1987 to bring attention to the AIDS epidemic. They organized numerous protests on Wall Street.
A Queer Review of Happiest Season
The closet is and can be a safe place and no one should ever be forced out of it. But let me be clear, the closet is NEVER an excuse to hurt your partner.
126: Queer Coding in Film
The subject of queer coding draws mixed emotions for LGBTQ+ people. Not because we disagree that queer coding is harmful and should end; but because so many of us saw our first form of representation in queer coded characters and fell in love.
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