UnErasing LGBTQ History and Identities: A Podcast
For educators, students, and absolutely anyone who wants to learn, teach, and engage with LGBTQ history, this is your podcast! In Deep Dives & Backstories you will meet history-makers with some fascinating - and empowering - stories! Our Pilot Season and Season One feature K-12 educators who share their experiences from the classroom and provide real-world advice and reasonable, practical strategies to guide you in bringing LGBTQ history into mainstream US history, civics, and social studies classrooms. Visit UnErased.org to learn how History UnErased is putting LGBTQ history in its rightful place - the classroom.
Season 6 Ep 4: Executive Order 10450 and The Lavender Scare
On April 27th, 1953, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed Executive Order 10450, a quiet but devastating policy that institutionalized fear, fueled decades of discrimination against LGBTQ people, and erased countless lives from public service. Our host, Kathleen Barker, will unpack the context that led to this order, how it impacted generations of Americans, and why understanding this history matters more today than ever.
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Season 6 Ep 3: "You Show Up as Equal" with Deborah Johnson
On January 13, 1983, Deborah Johnson and Zandra Rolón went to Papa Choux restaurant in Los Angeles for a romantic dinner. Little did they know that their desire to dine in one of the restaurant’s booths would lead to a landmark civil rights case, Rolón v. Kulwitzky. And in the pursuit of justice, some cases transcend the courtroom, shaping history and shifting the cultural landscape.
In our previous episode, you heard from Zandra, and now you will hear from Deborah about how this historic court case impacted her life and activism.
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Season 6 Ep 2: Rolón v. Kulwitzky 1983: “Things Are Going to Change”
On January 13, 1983, Deborah Johnson and Zandra Rolón went to Papa Choux restaurant in Los Angeles for a romantic dinner. Little did they know that their reservation for a romantic dinner would lead to a landmark civil rights case.
In this episode, we spoke with Zandra to learn how this historic court case impacted her life. Have a listen!
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Season 6 Ep 1: What Is Speech?
From landmark legal battles to the everyday ways we express ourselves, free speech is at the heart of what it means to live in a democracy. But with great freedom comes great responsibility. In this episode, you will learn about a few Supreme Court cases - related to free speech - that impact our lives and freedoms.
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Season 5 Ep 4: Penguins UnErased
Stories about penguins get more attention during the chill of winter, but they have a lot to teach us any time of the year. These fascinating birds are known for their unique behaviors and unbreakable bonds, but it is their same-sex love stories - and roles as adoptive parents - that seem to capture hearts and minds worldwide.
In this episode, we’ll explore the science, stories, and symbolism behind these same-sex penguin pairings, and celebrate how the natural world is a mirror to the beautiful diversity of the human experience.
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Season 5 Ep 3: Billie Jean King and a Grand Slam Fight for Equality
This episode introduces Billie Jean King's legacy, which extends far beyond her achievements and athleticism on the tennis court. As an LGBTQ pioneer and an unwavering advocate for women’s rights, King has used her platform to challenge social norms, fight for equal pay and gender equality, and break down barriers for the LGBTQ community.
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Season 5 Ep 2: Lawrence v. Texas (2003)
This episode is a deep dive into a monumental Supreme Court case that opened the door for marriage equality and other extensions of liberty for LGBTQ people. You will learn the backstory about how and why this case traveled from Texas to the highest court in the nation, hear quotes from a few of the Justices, and more!
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Season 5 Ep 1: Sitcoms and LGBTQ History
Hear from author and podcaster Matt Baume who discusses his book, Hi Honey, I’m Homo! Sitcoms, Specials, and The Queering of American Culture. As Matt unpacks the history, you will hear a few clips from the groundbreaking sitcoms in his book - and the messages are as profound and relevant today as they were decades ago!
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Season 4 Ep 6: Drag Culture: An Art Form Shaping US History
This episode explores a topic that is both timeless and timely: Drag. Drag has deep historical roots and is a vibrant art form that has not only entertained but provided a critique of cultural, political, and social topics. We had the opportunity to sit down with Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City* author and historian Elyssa Maxx Goodman to learn more about the history, significance, and evolution of drag, as well as its enduring impact on our culture.
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Season 4 Ep 5: Dr. Margaret "Mom" Chung and Her "Fair-Haired Sons"
In this Deep Dives and Backstories episode, you will meet someone whose life and career bridged diverse worlds—East and West, traditional and modern, queer and straight—and built a legacy that deserves its rightful place in the story of America.
This History UnErased podcast is funded by the New York City Council. It was produced and edited by Dinah Mack; Kathleen Barker; and Deb Fowler.
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