islandora | William Way LGBT Community Center Digital Collections

: MsColl8_Reel_085_01; Bert Wylen interviews the members of The Flirtations on November 24, 1990 about the release of their self-titled album, featuring Michael Callen, Aurelio Font, Cliff Townsend, and Jimmy Rutland.

: MsColl8_Reel_086_01; Bert Wylen interviews Dr. Richard Isay on October 4, 1990 about his book Being Homosexual: Gay Men and Their Development. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Reel_087_01; Bert Wylen interviews Bruce Mulraney on January 19, 1991 about his experience with the development of his gay identity and decision to join the military. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Reel_088_01; Bert Wylen interviews Perry Watkins on January 23, 1991 about his experiences as an out and gay member of the United States military during the years 1968 to 1970. Watkins discusses his eventual dismissal on the basis of his sexuality and his successful appeal for reinstatement. Wylen interviews Joseph Steffan about his suit against the Naval Academy after his dismissal from the school on the basis of his sexuality. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Reel_089_01; Bert Wylen interviews peace activist and veteran Michael Job on January 25, 1991 about his military tour. Job reflects on his experiences coming out following his retirement from the military and later activism. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Reel_090_01; Bert Wylen interviews David McReynolds on February 2, 1991 about his history of activism and work with the War Resisters League. McReynolds discusses his position on the military ban on homosexuality.

: MsColl8_Reel_091_01; Bert Wylen interviews Edmund White. Wylen and White discuss recent criticism of his work, States of Desire, his experience researching his 1993 biography of Jean Genet, and the Black Panthers public support of the gay liberation movement. White reflects on his early experiences living in New York, his fascination with and participation in the erotic subcultures of the city,, and Yale University's acquisition of his papers for their special collections and archives. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Reel_092_01; Bert Wylen interviews author and researcher Randy Shilts on February 28, 1990 about the state of HIV/AIDS treatment and research. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Reel_093_01; Bert Wylen interviews Don Ellerman, a person living with AIDS, on March 12, 1990 about his diagnosis and experience living with the disease. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Reel_094_01; Bert Wylen interviews Marlon Riggs on March 16, 1990. Wylen and Riggs discuss his film Tongues Untied, which Riggs describes as an affirmation of the Black gay male experience. Riggs reflects on the challenges of navigating the dual marginalization faced by Black gay men and the difficulty he experienced in securing funding for the project. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Reel_095_01; Bert Wylen interviews Michelangelo Signorile on April 21, 1990 about his beliefs regarding “outing.” Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.

: MsColl8_Reel_096_01; Bert Wylen interviews Reverend Robert Williams on March 25, 1990 about his ordination as an openly gay Minister and controversy regarding public positions he espoused regarding sexuality. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.