In this report from BloomingOUT, Kathryn de la Rosa takes a look at the candidates who have just been elected to the highest offices in the land. What are their positions on LGBTQ rights and what legislation have they supported?
Read More »Join anchors JP and Sarah as they interview Elbe Lieb and Kris Roehling, facilitators for the group QueerTalk. QueerTalk is a space that is for discussing and learning about issues that affect both individual members of the queer community, but also for the community as a whole. The group is a collective forum for members of the LGBTQ queer and …
Read More »On tonight’s show, anchors JP and Ryne interview with Greg Chaffin, a guidance councelor from Bloomington High School North. Greg discusses the recent incidents headlines made at the school with the banning of the Confederate flag; as well as the history of the LGBTQ+ student community at Bloomington High School North. Tonight’s episode features music from Brandon Stansell and Pentatonix, …
Read More »Join bloomingOUT anchors JP and Ryne as they interview 3 new volunteers that have joined the bloomingOUT crew, Angel, Grace, and Kathryn. Angel, Grace, and Kathryn bring their experiences, stories, and love of the LGBTQ+ community to the show in their first official on-air interview! This episode features music from the late bisexual frontman for the band Dead or Alive, …
Read More »Join anchors JP and Ryne as they interview Justin Ford and Evelyn Smith, representatives from two local organizations partnering in an effort to hold classes and workshops highlighting ways to identify and fight domestic abuse in the LGBTQ+ community. Evelyn is the Prevention Programs Coordinator for Middle Way House, and Justin is the president of Bloomington PRIDE. Tonight’s episode features …
Read More »In this episode of bloomingOUT, join anchor Jeff Poling as he interviews two folks from Spencer Pride – Dana Beth Evans and Greg Bukowski. Dana Beth is one of the directors of Spencer Pride, and Greg is a volunteer with the group. They are here to talk about Spencer Pride’s event Night at the Tivoli – an event being held by …
Read More »The bloomingOUT crew takes a week break from the live program, but hopes you enjoy this re-airing of a post-Democratic and Republican National Convention roundtable discussion between anchors Janae Cummings and Jeff Poling, bloomingOUT producer, Ryne Shadday; and special contributor, Brandon Gage. When this episode was aired, both party conventions had concluded, and the respective presidential nominees had been named (Donald Trump …
Read More »The bloomingOUT crew takes a week break from the live program, but hopes you enjoy this re-airing of an interview with Vincennes, IN native and author of Some Go Hungry, Patrick Redmond. The novel is based on a crime that occurred in his hometown of Vincennes, Indiana. This episode also featured music from this week’s featured artist, Ryan Dolan; and two segments of our …
Read More »On tonight’s episode, join anchors JP and Ryne as they welcome Executive Director of Campus Pride, Shane Windmeyer, to the show. Campus Pride is a nonprofit organization that helps collegiate campuses around the country create safer environments for LGBTQ+ students, and spread awareness about discrimination in the college environment. More information can be found on the Campus Pride website: campuspride.org. …
Read More »Tonight, join anchors JP and Ryne as they interview Jacques Rozier, a sports journalism Master’s student at the IU Media School who studies the history of LGBTQ+ athletes in the public eye and in the shadows. Tonight’s episode features music from the Black Eyed Peas and Sia; plus upcoming LGBTQ+ events from around the area. On this episode of bloomingOUT, …
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