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This week on Pride Connection, dropping on Tuesday wherever you get your podcast,were kicking off a very special two-part journey with someone who continues to inspire and electrify our community
—Rosemary Ketchum! Part one starts Tuesday with a flashback to one of our most powerful conversations ever. And next week, she’s back with us for a brand-new episode—raw, real, and refreshingly Rosemary.
We first met Rosemary Ketchum during a momentous chapter of her journey—as an advocate, a candidate, and a history-maker. As the first openly transgender person elected to office in West Virginia, Rosemary shattered barriers and made national headlines… but she didn’t stop there. In this powerful flashback episode, we revisit a conversation that left an indelible mark on our hearts. Rosemary shares her passion for advocacy, her grassroots work supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, and her unapologetic drive to protect and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community—especially in places where it’s not always safe or easy to do so.
And then—buckle up—next week we catch up with Rosemary once again! Fresh off her historic mayoral run in Wheeling, she joins us to talk about what’s next, how she’s really doing, and how she’s feeling in the face of an America that’s teetering between promise and peril. Spoiler alert: she doesn’t hold back. She talks candidly about attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community, the exhaustion of advocacy, and the crossroads many of us are standing at: fight or flee?
And in her own words: “I love coming to talk with Blind LGBT Pride International’s Pride Connection. I am an honorary member of this fabulous organization who is fighting the good fight and folding and embracing our community’s most vulnerable members, and standing up against the forces trying to strip away the identities of us all—especially our transgender and non-binary siblings.”
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On April 5, 2025, over 5 million people around the US and the globe gathered for a series of rallies and protests against the Trump administration. Their message was loud and clear. Hands Off!! Hands Off our democracy, our economy, our bodies, our most vital services ... Among the protesters were BPI members Courtney and Destiny, raising their voices and fighting for their very lives as blind queer people. They share their experience at the rallies, what steps they took to make protesting as safe and comfortable for them as possible, and what actions they plan to take going forward. Join us for a lively conversation full of inspiration, encouragement, advocacy, and more ways to fight back!!Learn more about the Hands Off rallies here: https://handsoff2025.com/ Check out this article from Mother Jones about virtual rallies spearheaded by the disabled community: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/04/hands-off-virtual-zooms-disability-covid/Thanks to Courtney and Destiny for speaking with us. If you have an idea for a future episode of Pride Connection or questions about our podcast, please email us at [email protected] our new Queer Gear, perfect for Pride, nights on the town, or speaking your truth to power: https://blindlgbtpride.org/queer-gear/BPI is on Facebook, Mastodon and Bluesky. Find all our links and follow us here: https://linktr.ee/bpisocials -
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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 comradery.
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BPI is excited to tell you about our new and fabulous Queer Gear! Head on over to http://www.bpi.gay right now, and click on "Queer Gear"
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Two Presidents, a Lot of Sheep, and a Whole Lotta Fun What happens when two powerhouse leaders in the blind and low vision community sit down for a chat? You get laughs, insight, and maybe a little ginger beer.
Join BPI President Leah Gardner and Martine Abel Williamson, President of the World Blind Union, as they dish about Leah’s recent adventures in Martine’s stunning homeland—New Zealand! From breathtaking landscapes to quirky sheep encounters, delicious food, unexpected hiccups, and cultural delights, this conversation is equal parts travel diary and leadership summit—with the easy banter of two gal pals catching up over drinks. But it’s not all fun and fluff;
these two dive into the shared experiences and challenges faced by our community, all with heart and humor.
Pride Connection drops every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts. For more about Blind LGBT Pride International, visit www.bpi.gay. Got a question or comment for Leah, Martine, or the BPI family? Email us at: [email protected] — we’d love to hear from you!
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Please join us for a flashback episode of Pride Connection from 2021, where guest host Tristan Snyder brings you an exclusive, in-depth interview with queer author TJ Klune!
TJ Klune is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, The Extraordinaries, and more. Being queer himself, TJ believes it’s important—now more than ever—to have accurate, positive, queer representation in stories.
Visit Klune online: tjklunebooks.com Twitter: @tjklune Instagram: tjklunebooks
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Join us for this very special interview with author and Pagan leader Enfys Book! Find out how their spiritual path began, a little about their writing process and how we can all use rituals to mark the passing of time in meaningful ways. Enfys also shares a bit of their musical journey as well, including their time with the band Misbehavin' Maidens! Find out more about Enfys and their writing at www.majorarqueerna.com
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Join Blind LGBT Pride International as we flash back to our very first episode, which aired five years ago! Listen in to a bit of BPI history and then dive in to the parenting roundtable discussion. Real joys and real fears are shared as participants honestly share their parenting journeys.
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Join the Pride Connection Team for this lively discussion about what it means to be an ally. Whether we're calling our representatives, sharing our pronouns or speaking up when we hear untrue or bigoted comments, we can lift up our LGBTQIA+ friends, siblings and coworkers. Listen in as we share various perspectives.
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Come with us on a fun and festive journey back through time! This episode was Recorded in 2022 to celebrate two years of Pride Connection. Get a taste of the many happy memories, laugh along and have a little fun with us.
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History does not repeat, but it does reiterate. It cycles. Right now, we are living through the kind of times that will be written about for centuries to come. Those who come after us will ask us where we were and what we did to resist the tide of authoritarianism sweeping our nation and the globe. In this episode, we talk about the growing resistance to the bigotry and authoritarian actions in the US, various resources for fighting back and the what resistance could look like in times ahead. Remember, resistance to authoritarianism and bigotry works best when we act together. Solidarity forever!
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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!
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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://linktr.ee/bpisocialsEpisode Notes
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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, hearfrom our members in their own words how destructive these proposed andsadly adopted laws are to our community and country. Words matter somuch more than we realize and in the words of our MEMBERS AND ALLIES,you will hear how the rhetoric hurts, devalues and frightens us to thecore.
Our members are; Teachers, Lawyers and Tech developers. They areParents, Daughters, Sons and Non-binary individuals. Most of all,they are Americans! They are watching and listening as factions in theUnited States try to Weaponize the way we love. They attempt to shameand blame the LGBTQ+ community, all while framing their divisivetactics as saving the soul of America. The hurt and damage to themental health of the most vulnerable among us is incalculable.
We aren’t attempting to groom or convert; rather, we are trying tolive our lives as proud Americans. In this episode, you will hear fromthe very people who are living through these scary times. Thispowerful episode shines light on the feelings evoked by almost dailyattacks on LGBTQ+ HUMANS!!
For More information or to support Blind LGBT Pride International,please visit:WWW.BPI.Gay
Or to join our mission:
WWW.BPI.Gay/join
Follow BPI on social media by visiting our new Linktree.
https://linktr.ee/bpisocials
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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 history, share ideas for this pivotal year of independence, and chart a course to uplift the often-overlooked voices within the blind, low-vision, and LGBTQIA+ community.
Follow BPI on social media by visiting our new Linktree.
https://linktr.ee/bpisocials
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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 Connection to celebrate 25 amazing years of BPI!!!
You can reach BPI at: [email protected]
Or:
Learn more about our mission, donate or join our good work at:
www.bpi.gay
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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 repurposelanguage 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 celebrate 25 amazing years of BPI!!!
You can reach BPI at: [email protected]
Or
Learn more about our mission, donate or join our good work at:
www.bpi.gay
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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 Eastern and streams whereever you get your podcasts.
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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, what happens if our ability to cast a secret, independent ballot is compromised? We’re joined by attorney and BPI member Tai Tomassi, who provides an extensive list of resources and hot lines you can contact if you face voter suppression of any kind. Next, several of our members share their voting stories, and their motivations for making their voices heard. They seem to say this every election cycle, but 2024 truly is one of the most important and consequential elections in our nation’s history, not just for those in marginalized communities but for democracy itself. If you haven’t done so already, please vote and encourage your friends and family to join you. As Justin Dart said, “Vote like your life depends on it, because it does.”
www.vote.gov
www.usa.gov/election-office
www.ballotpedia.org
https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/voting-rights
https://www.ndrn.org/resource/right-to-help-a-guide-to-getting-help-with-voting/
Pride Connection airs on ACB Media, Stream 1 Tuesdays at 10pm et. It is also available wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Visit www.BPI.gay for more information, to join or support our mission.
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Blind Lgbt Pride Discussion List celebrated its fall social networking event in Minneapolis September 18 through the 23rd. This highlight wheel gives youa 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.
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