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Bert Wylen presents Vinegar and Lace: A Tribute to Gay Activist and Artist Tommi Avicolli broadcast on September 29, 1991. “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield plays. Wylen recounts Avicolli’s childhood in South Philadelphia, his early effeminacy, and his political awakening through the Gay Liberation Front at Temple University. Avicolli recalls his fear of being outed and initial anxiety attending meetings. “Star Spangled Banner” by Jimi Hendrix plays. Avicolli speaks about his early resistance to authority, his anti-war activism, and involvement in publishing an underground paper in high school. Avicolli discusses his Catholic upbringing and eventual decision to found the group, Gay Pagans and Atheists. “That’s the Way of the World” by Earth, Wind & Fire plays. Avicolli shares his coming out story and the resulting family fallout. Bobby Avicolli, Tommi’s older brother, offers accounts of familial harassment. “Devil With the Blue Dress On” by Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels plays. Avicolli recalls performing with the Radical Queen Revue and the political nature of their drag. Avicolli reflects on his turn toward writing, both political and creative, including his work in consciousness-raising journalism, fiction, poetry, and playwriting and his involvement in founding the performance troupe Avalanche. Wylen recites Avicolli’s “Rape Poem.” Avicolli discusses the process of working through the trauma of his sexual assault. “That’s the Way of the World” by Earth, Wind & Fire plays. Avicolli reflects on the responsibilities of activism and his evolving understanding of journalistic integrity. Wylen describes Avicolli’s influence on Philadelphia Magazine journalist Lisa DePaulo, who, at his urging, reported on the murder of Anthony Milano. DePaulo recounts Avicolli’s deep empathy and insistence on honoring the complexity of the Milano family’s experience. Avicolli discusses his landmark editorial on the AIDS crisis, critiquing the sexual conservatism emerging within the gay movement and calling for a renewed commitment to sex positivity. “Crazy World” by Michael Callen plays. Avicolli discusses his reconciliation with his father after a decade-long estrangement, and reflects on his mother’s illness and death. Wylen discusses Avicolli’s farewell article “Memoirs of a South Philly Sissy,” published in Phialdelphia Magazine before his departure. DePaulo and Bobby Avicolli reflect on his decision to move west. “Fantasy” by Earth, Wind & Fire plays.