Out in Oak Lawn: A Queer History of Dallas

Out in Oak Lawn: A Queer History of Dallas

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Out in Oak Lawn: A Queer History of Dallas episodes

  • 5. Acting Out

    Acting Out shows the history of Texan activism in the Oak Lawn Neighborhood. This episode discusses the history of HIV/AIDS in Dallas, the “Gay Robin Hood,” and prominent activists in the queer community.

    Select Sources for this Episode:

    Conversation/interview between Chance West, Louise Young, and Don Baker on DGPC

    Dick Peeples Interview with Dr Phelps

    Outrageous Oral, Volume 1: Don Maison

    Pride in Dallas: A Brief look at Dallas LGBTQ History

    Queering the Lone Star State Episodes 5 and 6

    AIDS Services of Dallas

    AIDS Services Dallas turns 30, Dallas Voice

    Affidavit of Irvin Riddle

    Embezzlement Imperils AIDS Home, New York Times

    The Dallas Cowboy Behind the Real ‘Buyers Club’, NPR

    Parkland's new AIDS clinic chief undaunted by problems, Dallas Morning News

    Cece Cox outrageous oral

    Cece Cox facebook video

    Cece Cox info

    Brandon Murray youtube video 1

    Betty King oral history interview

    45 min
  • 6. Oak Lawn Today

    Oak Lawn Today discusses the current state of Dallas's gayborhood, as well as current issues within it. We discuss gentrification, Drag Bans, and restrictive laws that affect the LGBTQ+ community. We also explore the potential birth of a new gayborhood in North Oak Cliff.

    Select Sources for this Episode:

    City of Dallas Office of Historic Preservation

    Dallas Crosswalk Project

    Rainbow Crosswalks Installed in Dallas Article

    Oak Lawn Article Visit Dallas

    Legacy of Love Monument Article

    Boyd, Ron. [Clipping: Patti], clipping, June 27, 1988; Dallas, TX.

    Staff, The Texas Tribune. “Elected Officials Districts: Texas Senate District 1.” The Texas

    Tribune, January 21, 2023
    Proven Conservative Bryan Hughes article

    Bill S-B 12 June 18, 2023

    Bill S-B 12

    Senator Bryan Hughes: District 1. The Texas Senate Website

    Skyy, Jenna. Interview. Conducted by Gabriela Whitmore, Wendy Starks, and Rodrigo Triana.

    October 23, 2023

    Kevin. “The Future of Oak Lawn.” Dallas Voice, August 2, 2019

    Rogers That – Podcast. “EP. 32: Not Just a Big City - Mike Ablon” YouTube video, 51:15.

    March 6, 2023
    Wright, John. Dallas Voice (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 16, Ed. 1 Friday, August 31, 2012,
    newspaper, August 31, 2012; Dallas, Texas.

    31 min

About Out in Oak Lawn: A Queer History of Dallas

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Out in Oak Lawn: A Queer History of Dallas is a student-produced podcast series focusing on the history of the Oak Lawn neighborhood in Dallas, Texas. Using archival sources and interviews with…