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A series of interview excerpts exploring the evolution of modern gay identity, activism, and community-building. Bert Wylen interviews Harry Hay on February 9, 1994 about the founding of the Mattachine Society and its role in shaping gay identity, the development of concepts such s of “coming out,” and fears of government persecution; Bert Wylen interviews Evelyn Hooker on September 11, 1994 regarding her groundbreaking research on homosexuality and the psychological impact of societal oppression; Bert Wylen interviews Dell Martin and Phyllis Lyon on February 12, 1994 about the Daughters of Bilitis’ mission of education and self-acceptance, alongside their experiences with police intimidation surrounding the 1965 New Years Eve Drag Ball; Bert Wylen interviews Hal Call on February 12, 1994 and discusses internal tensions within Mattachine, the reasons behind Stonewall’s timing, his legal victory allowing gay male pornography to be mailed, and the 1964 San Francisco New Years Eve Drag Ball; Bert Wylen interviews Mark Segal who offers a personal account of Stonewall, arguing that most of the action took place on the second night; Bert Wylen interviews Cleve Jones on February 14, 1994 who recounts the origins of the AIDS Quilt, inspired by a vigil for Harvey Milk; Bert Wylen interviews Jim Kepner on March 10, 1994 about the effects of Stonewall in shifting the gay rights movement toward radical activism and warns of the reversibility of progress; Bert Wylen interviews Reverend Dr. Janie Adams Spahr on March 11, 1994 about the intersection of theology and oppression, asserting that secrecy should not be forced upon queer people; Bert Wylen interviews Jay Hill on February 22, 1994 about the founding of the Gay Games and their role in providing an alternative to bar culture; Gay Pride Parade; riot; Bert Wylen interviews William Henderson who recounts his arrest at the Stonewall Rebellion. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams and Pacifica National News.