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

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…

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

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 o…

Out Of The Technicolor Closet – Being A Queer Parent

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.

Out of the Technicolor Closet – Oversexualizing Kids in the LGBT+ 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 someth…

Out of the Technicolor Closet – Religion & 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 …

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

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 grade…

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

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 i…

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

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 th…

Out Of The Technicolor Closet – Drag Queens & Kings

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.

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

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 envir…