Fifty years ago, the Stonewall Riots launched what is widely considered to be the modern LGBTQ rights movement. The patrons of the Stonewall Inn, largely consisting of transgender and gender diverse people and homeless youth, fought back against police brutality and years of systematic violence and oppression. We owe much to their bravery, and to the bravery of those who led earlier LGBTQ rights efforts such as the Mattachine Society, the Daughters of Bilitis, and the Compton Cafeteria Riot.

Today, the people who paved the way for today’s LGBTQ rights are entering their golden years. For these Stonewall Seniors, aging brings with it many unique challenges not faced by their straight, cisgender peers. How can healthcare and elder services providers ensure that LGBTQ seniors are able to age with dignity, security, and pride? 

This episode's guest is Lisa Krinsky, Director of the LGBT Aging Project.

The #MeToo movement has been revolutionary. The testimonies of countless courageous survivors mark a major turning point in the national conversation around sexual assault. While this epidemic is finally getting the long overdue attention it needs, the experiences of LGBTQ survivors are often left out of the narrative. How can we better support LGBTQ survivors? What are their unique challenges? And how does our culture need to change to truly empower survivors? 

This episode's guest is Xavier Quinn, Violence Recovery Program Manager at Fenway Health.

At one time considered controversial, Alternative Insemination – commonly known as Artificial Insemination – has made it possible for countless LGBTQ people to realize their dream of becoming parents. Here at Fenway Health alone, our AI program has helped nearly 700 clients conceive. LGBTQ prospective parents have more options than ever, and there is much to consider before starting the journey toward conception. Today, let’s take a look at the basics of AI for LGBTQ folks.

This episode features Liz Coolidge, LMHC, AI Program/Family & Parenting Services Coordinator at Fenway Health.

For more info on our AI services, as well as a list of resources for LGBTQ parents/prospective parents, please visit https://fenwayhealth.org/care/medical/alternative-insemination.

The transgender and gender diverse community has made some major strides in recent years. Advocates have fought bravely for transgender rights, even against a hostile administration. The media has finally begun spotlighting transgender people and their stories, and more Americans than ever before report knowing someone who is transgender. But has all this progress led to better healthcare for transgender and gender diverse people? What is the state of transgender health in 2019?

This episode features Dr. Ruben Hopwood, Coordinator of the Trans Health Program at Fenway Health.