Pride Connection Presents: Celebrating the Life and work of Michael Slade and the award winning series After Forever

Episode Notes EMMY-Award-winning, friend to the show, Kevin Spirtas returns to Pride Connection this week to celebrate the life of his creative partner, Michael Slade and the release of their new special, Riley’s Unforgettable School Project. Listeners will remember Kevin and Michael joined our show and our subsequent discussion call after the release of the … Read more

Pride Connection Presents: A Candid Conversation with Gerald Hirschtritt

Episode Notes BPI serves the intersectionality of the LGBTQ+ and Visually Impaired communities but has a robust number of ALLIES who bring so much support to our affiliate. We pride ourselves for the “Come as you are” inclusiveness of our group. We have so many varied life journeys and so many stories to share.  This Tuesday evening at … Read more

Pride Connection Presents: Ringing in 21 with LGBT Romantic Comedy

Episode Notes Tonight on Pride Connection  Gabriel and Anthony along with master  engineer  Byron welcome Chris Snyder as we discuss LGBT romantic  literature, films and shows! We wanted to ring in the new year with some fun and suggestions on how to warm up the  cold winter nights ahead.

Pride Connection Presents: Sexual Wellness With Desiree and BPI’s Virtual Convention

Episode Notes Blind Pride International and Pride Connection have brought our community many deeply meaningful conversations in the last year, and this Tuesday we want to celebrate our newest Community Call. Every other Wednesday night new BPI member Desiree hosts our Sexual Health Community Call. Let’s get to know her and the Journey to bring this fascinating series … Read more

Pride Connection Presents: World AIDS Day

Episode Notes In 1987, the United Nations declared December 1 as World AIDS Day, a day to unite in the fight to end the HIV epidemic, support people living with HIV, and honor those who have lost their life. Join Gabriel, Leah, Anthony, and special guest, Tom Babcock in a discussion about the history and … Read more

Pride Connection Presents: Friendsgiving

Episode Notes Blind LGBT Pride Int. Launched Pride Connection just a month before the plague known as COVID-19 ravaged its way into America and changed life as we all knew it. Over these 10 months we have presented many informative, introspective and forward thinking conversations and this week is no exception. Is there room at … Read more

Pride Connection Presents: To Vaccinate Or Not To Vaccinate?

Episode Notes Please join us on Pride Connection this evening. We will engage in a lively discussion surrounding the news concerning 2 COVID-19 vaccinations that apparently, if press releases can be believed, have an over 90% rate of protection against virus infection. If you had the opportunity to participate in final testing trials, would you … Read more

Pride Connection; The 2020 Election a Celebration and Analysis

Episode Notes The Election is over and the ballots have been counted (or at least most of them have) leaving us with a clear winner. Pride Connection wants to hear from all BPI members on their voting experiences and election feelings.  Join Gabriel, Leah and Anthony as they share their opinions on the outcomes, what’s … Read more

Pride Connection Presents: Crisis Quality of Care Guidelines

Episode Notes Our exceptional ally and affiliate member Cheryl Cumings interviews Brandie Sendziak, supervising attorney at the Independent Living Resource Center of San Francisco. As the Covid 19 pandemic continues to adversely affect all facets of our society, the discussion revolves around “standard of care” guidelines for hospitals and other medical facilities. Early on in … Read more