William Way LGBT Community Center Digital Collections

Catoggio, Josy; Hall, Jenny; Smith, Tyrone; Schulman, Sarah; WXPN; Wylen, Bert

Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on January 8, 1995. Wylen presents current news updates including Hawaii’s postponed same-sex marriage report, protests against India’s anti-sodomy law, Joseph Steffans’ decision to dismiss his suit against the Naval Academy, the Des Moines school board’s vote to teach gay history, a study on AIDS transmission, and a federal ruling against the prosecution same-sex sexual harassment. ”Save Our Children” by Queer Conscious plays. Wylen interviews Jenny Hall and Tyrone Smith about the Bridges Project’s work with LGBTQ+ youth and Unity’s services for African-American people with HIV/AIDS, emphasizing the importance of cross-generational support. “Changes” by David Bowie plays. Wylen presents local news including the rescheduled Philadelphia Gay Pride parade, concerns over funding priorities at the Minority AIDS Coalition, and event, support group, and workshop announcements. “Wish You Well” by Mike Moran and the Vibe Tribe and “Woman-Loving Women” by Teresa Trull plays. Josy Catoggio interviews Sarah Schulman about the founding of the Lesbian Avengers, its direct action tactics, and its efforts for civil rights, while discussing divides in the gay rights movement’s organizing tactics. Wylen announces the contact information for the Bridges Project and Unity. “The Difference” by Todd Rundgen plays.

1995-01-08

01:01:22

digital audio tape

local: Ms. Coll. 8; https://digital.wilcoxarchives.org/islandora/object/islandora:1596

Gaydreams audio recordings

English

Philadelphia, PA

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