Pride Connection

Episode Notes This time on Pride Connection, Host Anthony Corona is back, and with him are Advocacy Committee co-chairs Gabriel Lopez Kafati and Tristan Snyder. We’ll hear from Florida State Representative Anna Eskamani, and we’ll get an update on BPI’s plans to bring a powerful advocacy rally to Jacksonville. BPI’s reinvigorated Advocacy Committee is ready to offer a platform not only to the LGBT...

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 episode is brought to us by permission from the Multicultural Affairs Committee (MCAC). This discussion was recorded at the American Council of the Blind National Convention in Schaumburg, Illinois on July 5, 2023. Panelists Jennifer Arnott, Pam Shaw, and Tristan Snyder discuss how recent laws that lead to the removal of books are rewriting history and affecting the blind and ot...

Episode Notes This evening at 10pm ET and directly after wherever you listen to your podcasts, Pride Connection puts the treat into the Tricky Halloween bag. Enjoy a delectable grab bag of treats including stories and reflections from our community, a spooky audio drama from Tristan Snyder, and a musical offering from Jessica Tomlinson! It's the perfect way to jump into Halloween season! To listen...

Episode Notes For many years, October 11 has been recognized in our country as “National Coming Out Day.” Have you ever wondered why do we celebrate coming out? Do you know what is the importance of coming out for the LGBTQ+ Community? In this edition of Pride Connection, we share and listen personal stories that illustrate why it is so important. Join us, as we hear powerful testimonials from a d...

Episode Notes Tune in as the Pride Connection crew recommend some of their favorite other podcasts, besides Pride Connection, that is! You may want to add a few of these to your favorite podcast catcher! Happy listening! Stacey's Recommendations: Making Gay History https://makinggayhistory.com/ VisionCast with JC & Friends https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/preston-gaylor Aaron's Opinion...

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!

Episode Notes In today's episode, we embark on an enlightening journey through the exploration of aging within the LGBTQ+ community. We're honored to present "Aging Over The Rainbow," a discussion that provides insights into the unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs faced by LGBTQ+ individuals as they age. Featuring our hosts, Anthony Corona and Miss Ruth Williams, and special gue...

Episode Notes This week Randy Reed hosts a panel discussion exploring various identifiers in blind and LGBTQ+ communities. Anthony Corona, Brynn Lee, and Stacey Paulson join us to discuss which identifiers they use and how these identities intersect. This conversation was recorded during the Virtual portion of the 2023 ACB National Convention.

Episode Notes Back by popular demand, come with Tristan Snyder as he takes you on another 3D audio excursion to places real and fantastic. Put on your headphones and tune in to ACB Media to get the full 3D sound experience. Sit back and journey with us as we go from the ordinary to the unbelievable. We’d tell you what to expect, but where would be the fun in that? Life is an adventure, and this is...

Episode Notes 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 are to our community and country. Words matter so much more than we realize and...

Episode Notes Friend to Pride Connection Kevin Spirtas Returns: From his work in films, working with Hugh Jackman on Broadway to the phenomenally popular and awarded Digital Series “After Forever” the first LGBTQ digital series to win not 1 but a total of 6 Emmy’s! As Kevin and the team put the final edits of the third and final season of After Forever together Kevin is also celebrating his histor...

Episode Notes his is a replay of our first conversation with Kevin Spiritas and Michael Slade of the After Forever series, available on Amazon Prime. We will be reconnecting with Kevin Spiritas for our 3rd conversation with the After Forever crew on our next episode which will be available on May 2nd. Do you believe in love after life? How does one move on after losing the love of ones life? What...

Episode Notes Ageism from Both Sides Now. Aaliyah once sang that age "was just a number". Is that really true? On the latest episode of Pride Connection, BPI and host Anthony Corona presents a conversation with Scott Marshall, Leah Gardner, Brynn Lee and Destiny DiMattei about ageism in the workplace and how blindness impacts employer perceptions. From both sides of the age dynamic, gues...

Episode Notes Allies are a vital part of the LGBTQ+ community, and as such, it is very important to recognize how they help us. This week we talk with allies about how they help with our advocacy efforts. We also talk with queer members of our community about how much our allies mean to us. If you are interested in learning more about Blind LGBT Pride International, please visit our new website at...

Episode Notes This is Part 2 of our Meet The Board series. Brynn and Anthony spend a little time interviewing newly elected officers of the Blind LGBT Pride International Board. Are you interested in joining our organization. Our new website is finally up and running. Join us by visiting http://bpi.gay/join

Episode Notes This is Part 1 of our 2 part Meet The Board series. Brynn and Anthony spend a little time interviewing newly elected officers of the Blind LGBT Pride International Board. Are you interested in joining our organization. Our new website is finally up and running. Join us by visiting http://bpi.gay/join

Episode Notes Blind Pride in association with Making Gay History present this third in our series of conversations. BPI ally and force to be reckoned with, Debbie Grubb, and Anthony Corona, will present the life and work of Bayard and what we can learn from this incredibly fascinating Advocator, agent of Non-violent protest and the marks on the annals of history that leaves us all. For 60 years, R...

Episode Notes Come join us for part 2 of our fascinating conversation with Amy Simon and Dr. David Rosen of LGBT Senior Housing and Care as we delve into the topic of aging within the LGBT community. They work with long term care providers, providing training to ensure that the facilities are welcoming and affirming to LGBT residents. ** ** **We discuss: ** The importance of the Equality Act **The...

Episode Notes Come join us for a fascinating conversation with Amy Simon and Dr. David Rosen of LGBT Senior Housing and Care as we delve into the topic of aging within the LGBT community. They work with long term care providers, providing training to ensure that the facilities are welcoming and affirming to LGBT residents. ** ** **We discuss: ** The importance of the Equality Act **The correlation...

Episode Notes BPI partnering with Eric Marcus of Making Gay History and Miss Debbie Grubb present the first of 4 informative sessions. Hosted by Gabriel Lopez Kafati (current BPI president and ACB Board member) this session will focus on major voices of LGBTQ advocacy; what made them stand out, working within and out of the systems and how they inspired over 50 years of strident advocacy. Lessons...

Episode Notes This is a slightly edited version of the holiday episode we did in 2022. We will return with a new episode in 2 weeks. This week several BPI members got together to discuss the unique obstacles we face as blind LGBTQ+ people during the holidays. We discuss everything from dealing with how our families react to our sexuality and gender identity when we get together for the festive sea...

Episode Notes BPI partnering with Eric Marcus of Making Gay History and Miss Debbie Grubb present the first of 4 informative sessions. Hosted by Gabriel Lopez Kafati (current BPI president and ACB Board member) this session will focus on major voices of LGBTQ advocacy; what made them stand out, working within and out of the systems and how they inspired over 50 years of strident advocacy. Lessons...

Episode Notes This week's show is a recording of our Candidates Forum from 11/05/2022. Please tune in to hear what our 3 amazing candidates have to say. Leah Gardner is running for President, Anthony Corona is running for Vice President, and Maria Kristic is running for Treasurer. We have an open position of Secretary and we hope to see some nominations from the floor. Be sure to vote via your Ele...

Episode Notes We're currently preparing for our annual business meeting and election, so we are taking a bit of a hiatus. We will be back in November! Here's a rerun of our 2 Year Anniversary show. Enjoy!