The 21st Show

LGBTQ at the holidays, ‘found family,’ and fears about the future

 
a brown wooden table set for Christmas with red placements, white plates, and green cloth napkins. There are small bouquets of flowers and Christmas ornaments at each setting

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As we approach the holidays, we’ll talk about the importance of found family — especially for people who are LGBTQ, and might be estranged from blood relations. Plus, the anxiety afflicting members of the community, especially people who are trans, anticipating the new administration in Washington.

Guests

Tom Wray (he/him)
Editor and publisher • Illinois Eagle

Jerry Carden (he/him)
Longtime member of the Champaign-Urbana LGBTQ community

Piper Bly (she/her)
Graphic Journalist
Radio host, datafruits.fm