WQED

When Did You Become Gay?

Take a closer look at the words used to describe LGBTQA communities through storytelling, analysis, and humor. This episode explores sexuality, gender fluidity, and the language used to describe LGBTQA communities from 3 unique perspectives: an activist (Kristin Russo), a professor (Moya Bailey), and a media personality (Tyler Ford).

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Assumptions About Gender & Sexuality

Professor Moya Bailey explores code words and phrases used to describe LGBTQA communities.

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