We take a bite out of Midwest queer history! Vince Tripi (he/him, co/cos) is a homegrown historian dedicated to compiling LGBTQ+ history into digestible exhibits for pride-goers and LGBTQ+ youth. We chat about his latest project called “Flyover Country,” an exhibit highlighting LGBTQ+ firsts of the Midwest, including some wild discoveries about the first few years of the Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference.

Additional Resources and References from this episode: 

• Check out all of Vince’s LGBTQ+ history exhibits: https://vince.lgbt/exhibits/
• Learn more about MBLGTACC at mblgtacc.org
• Read the full news release about the Institute receiving an award an ACPA 
• Learn more about the Coalition for Sexuality and Gender Identities 

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Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of strategy and impact for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity

Cover art: Adrienne McCormick