Breaking Barriers

Ella Huwe is interviewed by Darrel Hansen, from a conversation recorded in 2018.

Tony Christensen is interviewed by Robert Stone in a conversation from 2018.

Kevin recounts experiences from his rural upbringing, military service, and LGBT advocacy in North Dakota.

Born in the 50s, Jan served in the military and got married, but finally came to grips with who she truly was.

On the occasion of The Transgender Day of Remembrance (Nov. 20), this excerpt from the Breaking Barriers Oral History project aired on the Main Street Radio show to help shed some light on the transgender experience. DD DuShane visits with interviewer Cindy Roholt.

David Fischer was born in South Dakota in 1950, but soon moved to North Dakota, growing up when being gay was often puzzling, and being out wasn’t imaginable. He attended NDSU, enjoyed a 38 year career in area hospitals, and retired in 2012.

Randy's path takes him through Catholic schooling, traditional marriage, and parenthood before finally embracing his true self.

In this episode, we hear from Robert Uebel as he visits with volunteer Mark Chekola.

Lynn recalls some difficult times.

In this excerpt, Anita Bender shares part of her coming out story, including the consequences her Mennonite parents faced for supporting her. She visits with volunteer Larry Peterson.