A Moment & Some History: Pride

Trigger warning: During the first half of this episode I talk about some of the bullying that I experienced growing up, and I use gay slurs when quoting some of the things that were said to me.
So what does gay pride mean, and why is it important? We have lots to chat about in this supersized pride episode!
I take a personal moment and kick things off discussing my earlier views of pride and how they have changed for the better. In the second half, I give a brief overview of what life used to be like for LGBTQ+ folks in the 60's and what led to the Stonewall riots. I close out by asking some of my friends what pride means to them.
Music used in this episode was all licensed through Epidemic Sound. https://share.epidemicsound.com/80o423
Tracks used include:
I Do it for the Music by spring gang (ft. LaKesha Nugent)
It's a Feeling by dvine
I'll Be Me by Penny Lane
It Looks Like We Made It by Basixx
Underscore for O'Dell's story:
Cotton Candy Armor by Mattias Tell
First Drops of Rain by Rikard
Lone Voyage by Adelyn Paik
Smile for You by Vicki Vox
Underscore for Stonewall segment:
Feel My Swagger by The New Fools
Shot of Devotion by Carlton Lees
Whut ya' Sayin by Booker and the Yeamons
Private Detective by Ch@ntarelle
Duo Voces by Gavin Luke
Inner Spaces by Gavin Luke
Underscore for Pride interviews:
Not Blue by Kylie Dailey
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