It’s important to start at the beginning.  I had the opportunity to interview Roger Goodman, one of the veterans of the infamous Stonewall Rebellion that happened in New York City in 1969 and sparked the modern movement for gay rights.  Our conversation covers his thoughts on the current state of LGBT culture and why the community is a tribe, the difference between queer vs. gay and ideas about how those in the community can maximize their potential.

Listen to the podcast to discover:

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• What it means for President Obama to mention Stonewall and gay rights in the inaugural address.
  
• How the LGBT community was built and evolved from Stonewall, through the AIDS crisis, to now.
  
• The key takeaway from his book, Thoughts of a Tribal Elder: One Queerman’s Journey from the Ashes Risen.
  
• What you can learn from listening to the stories of the elders in your community.
  
• Why it’s important to put yourself first and then give to others.The biggest challenge the queer community is going to face in the coming decade.
  

To connect with Roger and learn more about his story and current projects, please visit his website at www.queerwitness.com.

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