The Lesbian Story Project

[caption id="attachment_467" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Standing Rock Photo by Sky Yarbrough[/caption] [caption id="attachment_484" align="alignleft" width="160"] Sky Yarbrough[/caption] Sky Yarbrough recently visited the tribe at Standing Rock. She went to help them as they were overrun by the Dakota Access pipeline,Support is showing up in food, supplies and money. At this recording, there are 10 different feeding stations to feed thousands of people. The winters ahead, in North Dakota, are grim with temperatures at -45 degrees. On Oct. 11th, the US government will meet with the Standing Rock Tribe on how tribal input can better impact government policy. To find out more information on Standing Rock, Facebook is full of resources. You call search Standing Rock on Facebook and find lots of resources. I also found stories reported by Laura Flanders to be helpful. https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=laura%20flanders%20standing%20rock The Standing Rock official tribe page provides updates and receives donations going directly to the tribe. They provide news releases to update people on the protest. http://standingrock.org [caption id="attachment_485" align="alignright" width="156"] Sky and Mary[/caption] It's amazing that Sky and I can have a conversation and keep it under 40 mins. The first time we tried to podcast, she gave me 2 hours of conversation to edit. I have seen many strengths in Sky. The passion in her voice, community and the next generation. In editing the podcast, I found some of my words to be naive. From this discussion, I believe the movement is bigger than Standing Rock. Treaties and violations of the planet will no longer continue as they have in the past. Through the internet, justice is playing out in front of a world audience.

In episode 27, I interview longtime friend, Agnes. She shares her journey of growing up in the Virgin Islands, her successful life in the hotel industry and losing it all to her battle with alcoholism. She has a powerful come back by facing her addiction through 12 step recovery.

It's hard to think of a time before credit cards and ATMs. However, this was when my guest, Wendi Rouder, came out. In this episode, she shares her experience of coming out in the early1960s.

Later, she found herself in San Fransisco during the AIDS epidemic. With a background in theater, she was the driving force in creating the Arcaid Theatre Group. This company was specifically for those who tested positive for HIV.

From Wendy's childhood, being enamored with actresses of the day, to leading the Arcaid Theatre Group, Wendy shares a powerful life journey.

Erica Rose, film producer/director, shares her experience creating the queer fem short film, Girl Talk. The autobiographical film shares the struggle dealing with intimacy on a physical and emotional level. Girl Talk is touring the country in LGBTQ and straight film festivals. For more information go to the Girl Talk-The Movie on Facebook.

In this episode, the tables are turned and I get interviewed for a change. I did it to honor the lesbians I have interviewed. I have always been touched by their openness and vulnerability. It was a challenge speaking and editing the episode. It has raised my awareness in putting the program together. Enjoy!