Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Owen Keehnen, author, historian and public speaker on LGBTQ history. 

The conversation highlighted Owen’s work preserving LGBTQ history, especially Chicago’s queer communities, during LGBTQ+ History Month. He began documenting LGBTQ history during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, when people, places, and stories were disappearing quickly. His books rely heavily on interviews and oral history, covering both community struggles and moments of joy.

Last January Owen joined "Out Chicago" to talk about his book "Gay Chicago Memories: 1300 N. Wells." Find the conversation at omny.fm/shows/out-chicago/wcpt-820-interview-owen-keehnen

Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).

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