Making Gay History: The Untold Stories of LGBTQ Advocacy
More Human More Kind: Guidance for Parents & Allies of LGBTQ Teens · Heather Hester | Advocate for Parents of LGBTQ Teens
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Show Notes
What if your coming-out story sparked a legacy of activism? In this powerful episode, Eric Marcus, acclaimed author, LGBTQ+ historian, and host of the Making Gay History podcast, joins us to share his deeply personal story, the roots of queer advocacy, and how the past can shape a more inclusive future.
Eric’s journey from a young man coming out to his Jewish mother in Queens to becoming a key voice in documenting LGBTQ+ history is anything but ordinary.
You’ll hear:
- Eric’s emotional coming-out experience
- How his mother helped co-found the Queens chapter of PFLAG
- Personal stories of LGBTQ+ pioneers like Jean and Morty Manford
- The devastating impact of the AIDS crisis through families like the Ashworths
- How Making Gay History evolved from a book into a podcast and educational tool
- The emotional truth behind preserving these stories for future generations
If you’ve ever wondered how family, advocacy, and history intersect or how to better support the LGBTQ+ people in your life this episode will move and inspire you. Eric’s reflections offer a rare window into the early fight for LGBTQ rights and why storytelling remains one of our most powerful tools for change.
You’ll walk away with:
- A deeper understanding of LGBTQ+ history and resilience
- A renewed sense of why allyship and intergenerational connection matter
- Concrete resources to learn more and take action
Listen now to be inspired by Eric’s legacy and the powerful stories behind Making Gay History.
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More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen is a safe and supportive podcast in a heartfelt and empowering space where a mom and advocate offers practical guidance and education to parents and allies, fostering empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community—including gay, lesiban, bisexual, trans, transgender, and queer individuals—through conversations about mental health, grief, gender identity, sexual orientation, human rights, social justice, parenting, parent support, and meaningful LGBTQ allyship and allyship in action.
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