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Jackson, Rod; Paris, Bob; WXPN; Wylen, Bert

Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on April 10, 1994. Wylen presents local news updates including the success of a fundraising event hosted in San Francisco for the lesbian-feminist Camp Sister Spirit in Ovett Mississippi, controversy regarding the implementation of gay and lesbian inclusive housing policies at Oregon State University, the disruption of an Easter Sunday service by AIDS protestor, Luke Sissyfag, ongoing delays to a Hawaii measure seeking to prevent the State’s recognition of same-sex marriage, and the death of filmmaker, Marlon Riggs, due to AIDS. “A Whole New World” as performed by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle plays. Wylen interviews Rod Jackson and Bob Paris about their book, Straight From the Heart: A Love Story. “Love” by Mercy plays. Wylen presents local news updates and announcements. “I Think We’re Alone Now” by Tommy James and the Shondells plays. Wylen interviews “Kevin,” a high school senior from the western suburbs of Philadelphia about his experiences coming out as a teenager. “It Started All Over” by The Flirtations plays. Wylen advertises the services of gay and lesbian youth support group hosted at The Attic while signing off to “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren.

1994-04-10

01:00:06

digital audio tape

local: Ms. Coll. 8; https://digital.wilcoxarchives.org/islandora/object/islandora:1634

Gaydreams audio recordings

English

Philadelphia, PA

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