islandora | William Way LGBT Community Center Digital Collections

: MsColl8_Reel_037_01; Bert Wylen interviews Alan Berube about his book Coming Out Under Fire: The History of Gay Men and Women in World War II. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Reel_038_01; Bert Wylen interviews Michigan State University students John Stryker and Kathy Ayott about their rejection from the military on the basis of their sexuality. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Reel_039_01; Bert Wylen reports on the public response to Bill Clinton’s announcement of his intention to nullify “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” featuring interviews with Miriam Ben-Shalom, Gregory King, and Justin Elsey.

: MsColl8_Reel_040_01; Bert Wylen interviews Tinsel Garland and Dana Matthews about their experiences performing and success as drag queens.

: MsColl8_Reel_041_01; Bert Wylen interviews Libertarian Party presidential candidate Andre Marrou about the principles of the Libertarian Party and his approach to gay rights policy. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Reel_042_01; Bert Wylen interviews Department of Defense Public Affairs Officer, Major Doug Hart. Wylen and Hart discuss the discharges of Corporal Erik Barker and Joseph Steffan on the basis of their sexuality and the Department of Defence policy on homosexuality. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Reel_043_01; Bert Wylen presents an abridged Gaydreams, broadcast on November 1, 1992. A sample from “It Started All Over” by The Flirtations plays. “Read My Lips” by A Thousand Points of Night plays. An excerpt from Wylen’s interview with journalist Donna Minkowitz, about her coverage of the Republican National Convention and Log Cabin Republicans. “America” by Bigod 20 plays. An excerpt from Cindy Freidman and Brian Nuñes of This Way Out’s NewsWrap, for national news updates, including findings of international studies regarding regional perceptions of gays and lesbians and people with AIDS. A sample of “Political Science” by Randy Newman plays. An excerpt from Wylen’s interview with activist Bob Hattoy, about his political development, relationship with Bill and Hillary Clinton, and his speech at the 1992 Democratic National Convention. Pacifica National News presents Wylen’s report on Lynn Yeakel’s bid for Senate, featuring interviews with G. Terry Madonna and Janet Mason. Wylen signs off to “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren.

: MsColl8_Reel_044_01; Bert Wylen interviews musician Michael Callen about his career as a musician. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Reel_045_01; Bert Wylen interviews Chris Glaser on September 29, 1990 about his book Come Home: Reclaiming Spirituality and Community as Gay Men and Lesbians.

: MsColl8_Reel_046_01; Bert Wylen interviews Keith Boykin, former special assistant to President Bill Clinton and White House spokesperson. Wylen and Boykin discuss his work with Black gay and lesbian communities and the misconception that Black communities are more homophobic than white communities. Boykin cites studies showing Black people’s strong support for gay civil rights and discusses the role of Black church ministers in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. Wylen and Boykin examine the myth that gay rights threaten or appropriate the civil rights movement. Boykin shares his experiences coming out, discusses his activism at Harvard Law School and Dartmouth University, and his perspective on racism within the gay community. Boykin discusses his forthcoming book, Black and Gay in America. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Reel_047_01; Bert Wylen interviews Julie Welker about her campaign for public office in Philadelphia, her support for gay and lesbian issues, and her stance on domestic partnerships. Welker discusses the political climate in Philadelphia, the need for unity across differences, and her commitment to HIV/AIDS care and research. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Reel_048_01; Bert Wylen reports on the settlement offered to ACT UP, Philadelphia, after bringing a lawsuit against the city. The report features interviews with Norman Baker, Jules Epstein, Larry Gross, and John Shaw. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.