Pride Connection

Episode Notes First they came for is a recording of an advocacy panel discussion, held at the Convention in Schaumburg, Illinois. Participants spoke about current threats to our community, and what can be done to ensure that we have a brighter future. Please listen, and. Be inspired to get involved!

On this episode of Pride Connection, Tristan Snyder takes you on a tour of TikTok, at least the resistance, LGBTQ, artistic and blind areas. Join us as we learn, rage, fight, sing, laugh and read together. For More information or to support Blind LGBT Pride International, please visit: WWW.BPI.Gay , or to join us: www.bpi.gay/join . Follow BPI on social media by visiting our new Linktree: https://...

Episode Notes This is a rebroadcast of a previous episode that aired over Pride Month 2023. Blind Pride International and Members and our Allies offer testimonials surrounding restrictive Laws, book bans, drag story hours and so much more. As our community is used as a pawn for political divisiveness, hear from our members in their own words how destructive these proposed and sadly adopted laws ar...

Episode Notes This week's episode is a lively and thought-provoking discussion led by our inspiring president, Leah Gardner! This special event marks Blind LGBT Pride International’s 25th anniversary—a perfect moment to reflect on where we’ve been, celebrate how far we’ve come, and dream boldly about where we’re going. With Leah leading the charge, we’ll journey through the highlights of our histo...

Episode Notes In this final episode of Pride Connection for 2024; Join BPI for a discussion about how we define language and who we learn language from. Can we repurpose language that trips people up? Is language divisive or inclusive? Join Dr. Lynne Koral as she leads a lively discussion with members of Blind LGBT Pride. We will be back early in January with a revamped and rebooted Pride Connecti...

In this final episode of Pride Connection for 2024; Join BPI for a discussion about how we define language and who we learn language from. Can we repurpose language that trips people up? Is language divisive or inclusive?  Join Dr Lynne Coral  as she leads a lively discussion with members of Blind LGBT Pride.  We will be back early in January with a revamped and rebooted Pride Connection to celebr...

Episode Notes This time on Pride Connection: we discuss family, chosen family and how we celebrate during the holiday season. What happens when people make gatherings difficult? We talk about how the recent US election results will impact us, and the importance of finding community and connection when facing uncertain times. Pride Connection currently airs on ACB Media 1 Tuesdays at 10:00PM Easter...

Episode Notes This week on Pride Connection, we’re focusing on a topic that’s been on the minds of most Americans for much of the year, the 2024 Election. As we prepare to cast our ballots for President, Congress, and various local offices and propositions, many questions remain. Why should we vote? What does it matter in the grand scheme of things? And even if we’re excited to go to the polls, wh...

Blind Lgbt Pride Discussion List celebrated its fall social networking event in Minneapolis September 18 through the 23rd. This highlight wheel gives you a glimpse into the fun and family feeling of our affiliate and the amazing adventures of our fall socials. Please check out Blind pride at: Www.bpi.gay.

Across the nation, books are being banned. Young people are now faced with the strong possibility of not seeing themselves represented in the fiction they’re reading. On this latest episode of Pride Connection, several avid readers discuss what it was like to see ourselves on the pages of the books we loved, as well as how it felt when literature failed to represent us in an accurate way. We also...

Tristan Snyder is back with a 3D audio excursion that takes you all kinds of places in Minneapolis. Grab your headphones, sit back and relax as we take you all around the city. From the airport to a jazz club to a pride festival and more. It’s a feast for the ears. BPI is holding our fall social in Minneapolis Minnesota from September 19th through the 22nd this year.

Blind pride international members sit down for a conversation sharing their thoughts about sitting out this year’s American council of the blind convention, and discuss pathways towards healing

June is internationally recognized as Pride Month and this year BPI members and allies have taken to the MIC to share their thoughts on Why Pride? Why Pride matters? Why Pride is important? This powerful set of testimonials spans experiences both very personal and very retrospective of our community. We share from our vulnerability, experience and from our hearts. We hope this episode will serve t...

Late May coincides with Memorial Day in the U.S. and warm weather in many regions of the world. With summer in the air, it's time to pull out the suitcases from the closet and set out for new travel destinations. On today's Pride Connection podcast, Leah Gardner talks with some BPI members about their travel experiences around the world. They share memories of travels past and hopes for future exp...

Pride is a big deal in the LBGTQIA Plus community, but, for some of us who are blind or visually impaired, the idea of attending such a huge event can feel scary and/or overwhelming. On this episode of Pride Connection, we reached out to some of our members who have attended pride marches all over the country and came away with some tips and tricks that might make the whole experience feel a bit m...

Episode Notes This week Anthony Corona and Jessica Tomlinson speak with Kaila Allen of ACB Crafters and Jade Alexander to learn about many ways of creating accessible craft projects. Amethyst Twilight also shares her own personal experiences with art and crafting. Low vision? No vision? You can still be an artist or crafter and add beauty to the world. We answer some of the fun questions about cra...

Episode Notes Join Pride Connection as we talk with Diane, Collin of ArtsAbly, along with Shannon and Natalia, two blind musicians, who have both studied at the university level. They talk accessibility in the university halls, and the concert halls, and even beyond in the broader community. Learn about some barriers they faced, and some suggestions they have for moving forward. If you’re a produc...

Episode Notes We at Blind Pride International are always working diligently to advocate for our membership. But, things have been kind of heavy lately and we wanted to lighten things up. We invited BPI members to a recording session where they could share their embarrassing stories and bloopers. Join us for an episode full of laughter and commerodity.

Episode Notes This week a panel of guests lead by Jessica Tomlinson talk about LGBTQ+ representation in TV and Film. Who was your first celebrity gay crush? What character helped you to find the strength to come out? Which character did you most identify with? We discuss these topics and more on this week's episode of Pride Connection!

Episode Notes This week on Pride Connection, we have produced a very special program highlighting the importance of human rights. This episode features a rich tapestry of voices from all walks of life within the membership of Blind LGBT Pride International. The focal point of this presentation is the recent decision by the American Council of the Blind's Board, which chose to remain neutral on the...

Episode Notes One of BPI's most popular events is our 3D Audio Excursion, which we owe to the Sultan of Sound himself, Tristan Snyder. His tireless efforts have resulted in this amazing example of binaural audio. We'll be back in 2 weeks with a fresh episode of Pride Connection. Until then, enjoy this blast from the past. Here's the original description of this episode for additional contest. If y...

Episode Notes This week we invited BPI members and allies to come to Clubhouse to talk about their favorite LGBTQ+ Books. We covered every genre from non-fiction to the weirdest of science fiction and everything in between. Thank you to Jessica Tomlinson for taking the helm and leading this conversation.

Episode Notes Join us this week on Pride Connection, a podcast by Blind LGBT Pride International, as hosts Anthony Corona and Leah Gardner engage in a candid conversation with Brynn Lee. This episode provides an insightful look into Brynn's personal experience with her transition. Brynn will let us in on on the practical and emotional aspects of coming out to friends, family, and employers as a tr...

Episode Notes On this very special episode of Pride Connection, hosts Anthony Corona and Janeen Lea talk with David Cruz of Millionaire Matchmaker and Finding Cupid fame about his newest adventure in love: FruitLoots! David, who originally hails from Guam, shares his story of coming to California for college and the culture shock that was, to being first a contestant, then the host on Millionaire...

Episode Notes This week's episode of Pride Connection showcases a special recording from our Friday Night Fun Chat on Clubhouse, hosted by Jessica and JD. The theme is "Holiday Open House," where the discussion revolves around unique ways of celebrating the holidays, with a focus on how blindness and queerness intersect with festive traditions. Additionally, the episode is enriched with musical co...