Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project

Heidi Beedle (she/her) is a reporter for the Colorado Springs Indy and has previously been a teacher in Colorado Springs. She has been in the Springs since 2011 and graduated from UCCS after serving in the military. Interviewers: CC students Sammy Ries and Ruben Margolis & edited by Persie Baroody. Season 4 of the COS LGBTQ+ Oral History Project is directed by Dr. Rushaan Kumar, Colorado Colle...

Kristina “Kris” Wright was the owner of the very popular Pens and Needles Custom Tattoo (now Certified Tattoo Studios) in Colorado Springs. Kris was the 2018 Woman of Influence, and the Assistant Director of the Tattoo Academy after serving in the military. Interviewers: CC Students Emmaline Hawley, Brooktie Frogge, and Kit Slaymaker. Season 4 of the COS LGBTQ+ Oral History Project is directed by...

Nico Wilkinson (they/he) grew up in Denver but has lived in Colorado Springs since 2012. They are a locally beloved poet, and serve as Development Director at Inside Out Youth Services. They are also a leader in the “Keep Colorado Springs Queer” initiative which hosts regular open mic nights in the Springs. Interviewers: CC students Liv Normandeau and Vicente Taijeron. Season 4 of the COS LGBTQ+ O...

Rev Mallory Everhart (she/her) has lived in Colorado Springs since 2013. She is a social justice oriented pastor at the progressive Vista Grande Community Church, an active member of the local queer community, and a cat mom extraordinaire. Interviewers: CC Students Natalie Van Tol and Kinsey Clark. Season 4 of the COS LGBTQ+ Oral History Project is directed by Dr. Rushaan Kumar, Colorado College,...

Tara Bush (DJ TBeatz) was born in Colorado Springs, grew up a “military brat”, and is a veteran of the Springs lgbtq party scene. They are a local DJ who has been spinning since 2013, including at Club Q for the past six years. Interviewers: CC Students Shay Anderson and Madeline Herman. Season 4 of the COS LGBTQ+ Oral History Project is directed by Dr. Rushaan Kumar, Colorado College, in collabor...

Ashley Cornelius (she/her) has lived in Colorado Springs since she was three years old. She is a registered LPC/therapist, the current Poet Laureate of the Pikes Peak Region, as well as a community organizer, especially with their work with Poetry 719 in Colorado Springs. Interviewers: CC Students Mar Wilson and Sallie England. Season 4 of the COS LGBTQ+ Oral History Project is directed by Dr. Rus...

Interview with Mary Tatum for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) students, led by Dr. Tre Wentling.

Interview with Tamara Bartlett for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) students, led by Dr. Tre Wentling.

Interview with Brianna Salazar for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) students, led by Dr. Tre Wentling.

Interview with Suzanne Anderson for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) students, led by Dr. Tre Wentling.

Interview with Tom Jacobs for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) students, led by Dr. Tre Wentling.

Interview with Tramyna Harris for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) students, led by Dr. Tre Wentling.

Interview with Christopher Robertson for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) students, led by Dr. Tre Wentling.

Interview with Cone Vaughan for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) students, led by Dr. Tre Wentling.

Interview with Bryan Griffin for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) students, led by Dr. Tre Wentling.

Interview with Regina DiPadova for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) students, led by Dr. Tre Wentling.

Interview with Boo Gilligan for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) students, led by Dr. Tre Wentling. 

Interview with Pam Draper and Juliet for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by Colorado College students Avia Hailey, Zahra Cheeseman and Sarah Shepard.

Interview with Barbara Graham for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by Colorado College students Gaby Alamillo Sanchez, Audra Bosak-Harper and Kat Piraglia.

Interview with Alex Valdez for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by Colorado College students Jeremy Cashion and Pardes Lyons-Warren.

Interview with Shean Belle for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by Colorado College students Elle Triplett and Elie Dishommes.

Interview with Tip Ragan for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by Colorado College students Quinn Jones and Kate Nixon.

Interview with Brian Groben and Ricky Martinez for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by Colorado College students Fiona, Ismael and Emma. 

Interview with Adison Quin Petti for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by Colorado College students Christian Olsen and Maya Elias.

Interview with Alissa Smith for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by Colorado College students Laura Hinck and River Clarke.