Through their own voices and images, this Passing It Forward project links the personal stories of LGBTQ+ elders of color --those around 50 years old and above-- to the political and social movements they are connected to. The collection consists of 150 interviews with LGBTQ+ elders of color, conducted by interviewers of around college age. These intergenerational conversations allow this growing and important population to reflect on their life and wisdom. By doing so, this project provides a venue to allow these individuals to educate and inspire.
Dec 11, 2023

Passing it Forward Oral History Interviews

Through their own voices and images, this Passing It Forward project links the personal stories of LGBTQ+ elders of color --those around 50 years old and above-- to the political and social movements they are connected to. The collection consists of 150 interviews with LGBTQ+ elders of color, conducted by interviewers of around college age. These intergenerational conversations allow this growing and important population to reflect on their life and wisdom. By doing so, this project provides a venue to allow these individuals to educate and inspire.

For:
  • Subjects = Afro-Latinx
Interview with Shedrick Davis by Cara Wohnsigl, 2021-04
Passing it Forward Oral History Interviews
Interview with Gilberto Gerald by Keri Mabry, 2021-03
Passing it Forward Oral History Interviews