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President of the Indy Rainbow Chamber and authoress of Left Hander in London : A Field Guide to Transgenders, Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals in the Family, on the Job and in the Pew JJ Gufreda is in studio to discuss her book and her personal transitional journey. Story teller Jim Doud shares a personal life experience about being gay back in the 1960’s. Fair Talk member Phil Cooper stops by with more information about his planned Elliptical Tour around Indiana to promote education about the anti-marriage amendment HJR6. IU Alum Mike Shumate discusses his reasons for running for IU Trustee.

Black author, poet, hip-hop artist, activist, motivational speaker, gay-identified, feminist, POZ and working class Tim’m T. West talks about his recent move to Chicago, latest music/new cd and current activist activities. Musical selections are “Fly Brotha” and title track “Good Day” from his latest cd. Co-founder of Families United Against Hate, trainer for Safe Schools Coalition and current board chairperson of Youth Guardian Services Gabi Clayton discusses suicide and prevention among lgbt youth. President of Spencer Price Inc Jonathan Balash provides the latest updates about this year’s Spencer Pride Festival. Singer, songwriter and instrumentalist Garrison Starr who will perform in Indianapolis on Friday 27 April sings “I May Not Let Go.”

IU Applied Health Professors Michael Reece and Debby Herbenick interview IU Assistant Research Scientist at the Center for Sexual Health Promotion Vanessa Schick about her latest research concerning lesbian sexual health on this first edition of their new segment entitled “Sexual Health Matters.” IU graduate student Abigail Sewell speaks about racism and homophobia focusing on two of the most recent crimes of violence concerning black, trans woman CeCe McDonald and the recent murder of Trayvon Martin. Our featured artist of the week is Idahoan singing duo Blaze and Kelly.

Huffington post blogger Irene Monroe discusses endemic institutional racism/homophobia in context of the Trayvon Martin tragedy and the hit film “The Hunger Games; IU graduate student Sarah and IU undergraduate Kara provide insight into and information about the planned on campus responses to visiting lecturer and right wing evangelist Reverend Doug Wilson. Noted author Antoine Craigwell discusses black gay male low self esteem and suicide rates as result of institutional racism. Bloomington resident Zury Riaz stops by with updates about the upcoming drag show GenderF*** to be held at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre 20 April. Organizer of new asexuality group Southern Indiana Aces & Allies Regina White is in studio with details about this new organization. And Tri-State Alliance president Wally Paynter has the latest scoop about the Human Rights ordinance pending in Vanderburgh county IN and final details about their 11th annual Pride Prom.

Award winning independent filmmaker Catherine Crouch talks about her latest film “A Pirate in Alphabet City” which is a lighthearted tale about a young pirate who wanders about seeking her true identity. President Jean Capler of grass roots organizing group Fair Talk and social work student Stephanie provide information about their Love and Justice fundraiser to be held at Rachel’s Café in Bloomington on Saturday 7 April. President of Tri-State Alliance/Evansville IN Wally Paynter talks about their efforts to extend city human rights code to include the county and also highlights their 11th annual Pride Prom coming up on 21 April at the Airport Holiday Inn. Poet Abigail Sewell recites “New Year’s Shooting” that references racial violence and bias motivated hate crimes on a powerful new “Road for the Roadless.” Co-organizer of the upcoming state PFLAG conference Kathryn Brown shares information about their event to be held at HPER/IUB campus on 21 April.

IU Professor of Criminal Justice and author of Honey, Honey, Miss Thang: Being Black, Gay, and on the Streets Leon Pettiway discusses crime, racism and homophobia. Authoress of Left-Hander in London: A Field Guide to Transgenders, Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals - In the Family, On the Job and In the Pew, JJ Marie Gufreda relates some of her personal life experiences as a transgender individual. Spencer Pride representative Cathy Wyatt provides more information about this year’s Spencer Pride Festival to be held on 2 June.

Sister Sonata Innocent from Bloomington’s Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence talks about their history, advocacy, activism and overall mission to spread joy, rid the world of guilt and promote a healthy, happy community. Author of new theme music, local singer/songwriter Mikial Robertson discusses his music, current performances and the Walking Man Project. Director Beth Reis from the Safe Schools Coalition provides resources, suggestions and positive arguments for classroom discussion about marriage and related issues. Musical selections are Robertson’s original compositions “Eclipse” and “Liquid Sunshine”

Jasper Indiana RAISE UP founders Tommy Craven and Sarah Barry talk about their amazing new organization and how it has led to the start up of a GSA at Jasper high school and possibly a PFLAG chapter in their area. Singer Steff Mahan chats about her upcoming performance at the Irving Theatre in Indianapolis IN Friday 16 March and sings “Finally Fine.” Local singer/songwriter Thomasina is live in studio and shares some of her life experiences, plays a few tunes and highlights her upcoming performance at 7pm16 March at Pint & Slice in Fort Wayne IN for an event sponsored by Indiana Equality and Fort Wayne Pride. Phil Cooper from Rainbow Task Force at Bloomington’s Unitarian Universalist Church stops by with updates about their latest activities and his new planned adventure to cycle around the state of Indiana engaging folks in conversation about queer rights.

Australian singer/songwriter Martine Locke performs live in studio and interviews about her life, career and upcoming performance 9 March at Rachael’s Café in Bloomington. Helen Harrell highlights civil rights activist and feminist Audre Lorde on an edition of Queer Herstory and local AIDS activist Rebekah Sinders stops by with information about this year’s AIDS Walk coming up 31 March in b-town. Weekly news updates and the latest area and state calendar events.