With the inability to visit out centers, things can be particularly challenging for members of the LGBTQ+ Community. Mary Jo, the Executive Director of the Outcenter, talks with Stephanie about some upcoming virtual events you can be a part of which you can find more out about by visiting outcenter.org and by following their facebook page to find some great resources that can help. These virtual events allow you to connect with other people from the community and is a great way to keep conversations flowing if you don’t have many people to talk to right now.

Also, Join the Cast & Crew from Queer As Folk in a live stream 20th anniversary reunion event in support of LGBTQ+ community centers that are providing essential services. They will also be Helping to raise funds for CenterLink, the community of LGBT Centers. Check out the interview here for more info.

With the inability to visit out centers, things can be particularly challenging for members of the LGBTQ+ Community. Mary Jo, the Executive Director of the Outcenter, talks with Stephanie about some upcoming virtual events you can be a part of which you can find more out about by visiting outcenter.org and by following their facebook page to find some great resources that can help. These virtual events allow you to connect with other people from the community and is a great way to keep conversations flowing if you don&#8217;t have many people to talk to right now.
Also, Join the Cast &amp; Crew from Queer As Folk in a live stream 20th anniversary reunion event in support of LGBTQ+ community centers that are providing essential services. They will also be Helping to raise funds for CenterLink, the community of LGBT Centers. Check out the interview here for more info.

With the inability to visit out centers, things can be particularly challenging for members of the LGBTQ+ Community. Mary Jo, the Executive Director of the Outcenter, talks with Stephanie about some upcoming virtual events you can be

Stephanie & Mary Jo Schnell from THE OUTCENTER Discuss Upcoming Virtual Events & A Fundraising Opportunity

There’s a lot happening at The OutCenter in Benton Harbor on a normal basis. Even though everything has changed recently with the way we are staying connected to each other, The OutCenter has many ways for LGBTQ+ members to virtually be together and has plans to get through this rough time. Check out the interview between Stephanie & Mary Jo Schnell, The Executive Director of The OutCenter.

There&#8217;s a lot happening at The OutCenter in Benton Harbor on a normal basis. Even though everything has changed recently with the way we are staying connected to each other, The OutCenter has many ways for LGBTQ+ members to virtually be together and has plans to get through this rough time. Check out the interview between Stephanie &amp; Mary Jo Schnell, The Executive Director of The OutCenter.

There’s a lot happening at The OutCenter in Benton Harbor on a normal basis. Even though everything has changed recently with the way we are staying connected to each other, The OutCenter has many ways for LGBTQ+

An Interview With Mary Jo Schnell from The OutCenter – Ways for LGBT+ Members to Stay Connected Virtually During This Crazy Time of COVID-19

In this episode, we discuss issues that LGBT+ couples deal with when it comes to wanting to start a family. Whether that being law related or deciding on ways to have a baby, we go through the options for conception and adoption for these LGBT+ couples.

In this episode, we discuss issues that LGBT+ couples deal with when it comes to wanting to start a family. Whether that being law related or deciding on ways to have a baby, we go through the options for conception and adoption for these LGBT+ couples.

In this episode, we discuss issues that LGBT+ couples deal with when it comes to wanting to start a family. Whether that being law related or deciding on ways to have a baby, we go through the

Out Of The Technicolor Closet – Being A Queer Parent

Being part of the LGBT+ Community makes you think about and remember how you grew up. Maybe it was a good experience or maybe not but because there is still this stigma associated with the community, some parents are trying to introduce things to their kids at a younger age. Although this is something many of us in the community have been wanting for years, there’s still a line you should probably wait to cross over until your kids reach a more mature age and are actually able to understand what you’re telling them about the community.

Being part of the LGBT+ Community makes you think about and remember how you grew up. Maybe it was a good experience or maybe not but because there is still this stigma associated with the community, some parents are trying to introduce things to their kids at a younger age. Although this is something many of us in the community have been wanting for years, there&#8217;s still a line you should probably wait to cross over until your kids reach a more mature age and are actually able to understand what you&#8217;re telling them about the community.

Being part of the LGBT+ Community makes you think about and remember how you grew up. Maybe it was a good experience or maybe not but because there is still this stigma associated with the community, some

Out of the Technicolor Closet – Oversexualizing Kids in the LGBT+ Community

Many people who are part of the LGBT+ Community struggle with finding the right place to go to in order to practice the religion they believe in. This usually happens because we do not feel accepted at a place that should be our safe haven but rather, we feel rejected by the religious community in general which seems contradictory to what religion is supposed to be about. We discuss the most popular religions in America and some of the problems the LGBT+ Community deal with in trying to be a part of these religious groups.

Many people who are part of the LGBT+ Community struggle with finding the right place to go to in order to practice the religion they believe in. This usually happens because we do not feel accepted at a place that should be our safe haven but rather, we feel rejected by the religious community in general which seems contradictory to what religion is supposed to be about. We discuss the most popular religions in America and some of the problems the LGBT+ Community deal with in trying to be a part of these religious groups.

Many people who are part of the LGBT+ Community struggle with finding the right place to go to in order to practice the religion they believe in. This usually happens because we do not feel accepted at

Out of the Technicolor Closet – Religion & The LGBT+ Community

In the first season, we discussed the school environment and issues people of the LGBT+ community may face while trying to get their education. Now, we’re going to take a deep dive into navigating around school and what the LGBT youth may deal with when working their way through all different grades and levels in school.

In the first season, we discussed the school environment and issues people of the LGBT+ community may face while trying to get their education. Now, we&#8217;re going to take a deep dive into navigating around school and what the LGBT youth may deal with when working their way through all different grades and levels in school.

In the first season, we discussed the school environment and issues people of the LGBT+ community may face while trying to get their education. Now, we’re going to take a deep dive into navigating around school and

Out Of The Technicolor Closet – Deep Dive Into Navigating Around Schools

It seems like when you’re talking to many people outside of the LGBT+ Community, the first place their minds go are right to sex. So, let’s get into it! Let’s talk about sex! There are plenty of us who are still not fully educated on various safe sex practices both in the community and outside of it. Linh and Stephanie discuss how to practice safe sex and to help ensure you and your partner(s) are safe.

It seems like when you&#8217;re talking to many people outside of the LGBT+ Community, the first place their minds go are right to sex. So, let&#8217;s get into it! Let&#8217;s talk about sex! There are plenty of us who are still not fully educated on various safe sex practices both in the community and outside of it. Linh and Stephanie discuss how to practice safe sex and to help ensure you and your partner(s) are safe.

It seems like when you’re talking to many people outside of the LGBT+ Community, the first place their minds go are right to sex. So, let’s get into it! Let’s talk about sex! There are plenty of

OUT OF THE TECHNICOLOR CLOSET – Sex Ed & How To Protect You and Your Partners

Coming out is not an easy process for many people who are part of LGBT+ community. There are a lot of struggles we all have face on a daily basis that may have a great effect on our mental health. If we are not okay with ourselves or we worry constantly about what other people may think of us if they knew how we identify, we ultimately just feel consistently stressed. Linh and Stephanie talk through some of this process and describe some of the challenges they have and still face today.

Coming out is not an easy process for many people who are part of LGBT+ community. There are a lot of struggles we all have face on a daily basis that may have a great effect on our mental health. If we are not okay with ourselves or we worry constantly about what other people may think of us if they knew how we identify, we ultimately just feel consistently stressed. Linh and Stephanie talk through some of this process and describe some of the challenges they have and still face today.

Coming out is not an easy process for many people who are part of LGBT+ community. There are a lot of struggles we all have face on a daily basis that may have a great effect on

Out Of The Technicolor Closet – Mental Health & The Coming Out Process

Drag queens and even kings have been around for a long time, but you may not know much on how they originated and how they have become a big part of the LGBT+ culture today. We’re going to dive into this part of the LGBT+ community, all the way back to when Shakespeare was around.

Drag queens and even kings have been around for a long time, but you may not know much on how they originated and how they have become a big part of the LGBT+ culture today. We&#8217;re going to dive into this part of the LGBT+ community, all the way back to when Shakespeare was around.

Drag queens and even kings have been around for a long time, but you may not know much on how they originated and how they have become a big part of the LGBT+ culture today. We’re going

Out Of The Technicolor Closet – Drag Queens & Kings

Being a person who is part of the LGBT+ Community, you have your doubts and fears about how people will treat you at school or at work. It can be a scary thing depending on where you live, because in so many places in the world, there is still so much discrimination present in school and work environments. It’s unfortunate, but we don’t always have the support of other staff members when all we want to do is feel comfortable in our every day lives.

Being a person who is part of the LGBT+ Community, you have your doubts and fears about how people will treat you at school or at work. It can be a scary thing depending on where you live, because in so many places in the world, there is still so much discrimination present in school and work environments. It&#8217;s unfortunate, but we don&#8217;t always have the support of other staff members when all we want to do is feel comfortable in our every day lives.

Being a person who is part of the LGBT+ Community, you have your doubts and fears about how people will treat you at school or at work. It can be a scary thing depending on where you

Out Of The Technicolor Closet – Navigating Schools & Workplaces As An LGBT+ Person

Out of the Technicolor Closet, hosted by Linh Hatch and Stephanie O'Sullivan, documents some of the history of the LGBT community and focuses on the struggles and challenges that many of us in the community have faced throughout the years. From the first days of coming out to the progress so many of us have made, Linh and Stephanie try to shed some light on the issues that have been present in our society for so long.

Produced by The OutCenter and 98.3 The Coast

Out of the Technicolor Closet

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