UnErasing LGBTQ History and Identities: A Podcast for Teachers Podcast
1) Season 7 Ep 1: From Blues to Rock: The Black, Queer Women Who Shaped America's Soundtrack
Before there was k.d. lang, Janelle Monáe, or Brandi Carlile, there were queer women — bold, brilliant, and unapologetic — whose voices redefined music genres and challenged social norms. In this epis...Show More
2) Season 6 Ep 5: A Sailor's Secret from the SS Atlantic Shipwreck of 1873
In 1873, off the coast of a small village in Nova Scotia, the SS Atlantic was pulled off course by the tides of the Bay of Fundy and it crashed headlong into the rocks. 1,000 people were on board. Fa...Show More
3) 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...Show More
4) 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 boot...Show More
5) 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 t...Show More
6) 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 e...Show More
7) 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...Show More
8) 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, Kin...Show More
9) 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...Show More
10) Season 5 Ep 1: Sitcoms and LGBTQ History
Hear from author and podcaster Matt Baum 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 fro...Show More