The second installment in an ongoing series, this episode of Exit Interviews features Ashley Johnson and Ari Butler, both of whom have recently relocated from Shreveport, Louisiana to Connecticut. The Exit Interviews series features candid conversations with former Shreveport-Bossier residents…
Read MoreAll Y’all Participates in Stonewall OutLoud Project From StoryCorps
Like the t-shirt says: Y’all Means All. Since our first live event, All Y’all has prioritized the inclusion of LGBTQ voices. This past June, Sara from All Y’all took part in StoryCorps’ Stonewall OutLoud project, helping gather stories from LGBTQ…
Read MoreMomma and Daddy: Michael Chisum, “Heavenly Father”
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: A young, gay man comes of age in the Deep South, where he is the son of a pastor. If you’re expecting this story to end in tears, you may be right…
Read MoreI Just Work Here: Pam Brown, “Day Off”
So, let’s say it’s your day off. You get some friends together, make some plans, and head out for a day filled with anything – anything – but work. You know what comes next, right? Your services are required. Duty…
Read MoreThe Skin I’m In: Kyle, “Normal”
Boy meets girl: It’s one of the oldest stories in the book. But when Kyle asked for his girlfriend’s hand in marriage, a challenging road lay ahead. Kyle took the stage at our August 2017 live storytelling event to share…
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