BloomingOUT

On this special episode of bloomingOUT, anchors JP and Ryne host a panel discussion about the June 12 mass shooting that occurred at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL. The panel tonight is held by the President of Bloomington PRIDE, Justin Ford; and from the group Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Rachel Guglielmo. The panel talks about …

Join bloomingOUT for a special episode featuring a previous interview with photographer and historian, Mark Lee. Mark’s initial interview with bloomingOUT anchors in 2015 featured a discussion about the release of his new (at the time) exhibition, “A Visual Journey: From AIDS to Marriage Equality.” As a special event for Indy PRIDE week, the exhibition is being revived and hosted …

Join anchor Jeff Poling in a special two-part interview with the guest host of this year’s upcoming (June 4 & 5!!) Spencer PRIDE festival, comedienne Suzanne Westenhoefer! JP and Suzanne talk about her history as an openly out comedienne with a decade-spanning career, her experiences with public stand up comedy, and her active involvement with the LGBTQ+ community. This episode …

Consummate story teller Jim Doud talks about “Joe” on an edition of “Our View.” IU alum, Attorney and Cherokee Indian Becca Riall responds to a listener query “Why don’t Indians just become Americans?” by discussing the politics and government regulations as they relate to reservations in the U.S. Helen addresses the nursing career on an edition of “Queer Herstory. Featured …

Canadian singer/songwriter Norine Braun chats about her life, music and inspirations. Musical selections are title cut from her new cd “Conventus,” “How Would We Know” and “99%.” LGBTQ Outreach Coordinator for the Multicultural Efforts to End Sexual Assault (MESA) Skye Brown calls in with further updates about their conference to be held 22 February 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at …

Activist, lecturer, blogger Reverend Irene Monroe chats about black role models in sports and in general, the relevance of black history month and other related topics.  LGBTQ Outreach Coordinator for the Multicultural Efforts to end Sexual Assault (MESA) at Purdue University Skye Brown phones in with information about their upcoming Violence Prevention workshop on 22 February in West Lafayette IN. …

President of Woven, a national, web-based company that provides financial and legal education and resources for the LGBT community Kristin Davis discusses the organization and its offerings. Assistant Curator for the Eiteljorg Western Art, History and Culture Museum in Indianapolis Johanna Blume talks about the “Blake Little: Photographs from Gay Rodeo” exhibit now showing through 13 July 2014. Featured artist …

Lady Gaga tour photographer and author of “Heal This Way: A Love Story” Tracey B Wilson discusses the importance of self-acceptance, bullying, queer youth suicide, the need for acceptance and the power of words as well as her book and Gaga’s Little Monsters. Helen and Nick respond to a listener’s Q Mail Bag question about the need to come out …

Bloomington High School North Counselor Greg Chaffin talks about depression in LGBTQIA youth on a new edition of “Youth in Peril.” IU Alum, Louisiana Attorney and Cherokee Becca Riall discusses cultural identity and conflicts inherent in the comment “I’ve Never Met a Real Indian.” Featured artist is Detroit MI pop artist KENN. Musical selection is “Pacific View” from his “We …