Sep 23 Commentary Strange Fruit: Parenting While Black And Queer Our guest, journalist Jenn Jackson, tells us why parenting while black and queer is an inherently political act. By Laura Ellis Sep 23 Commentary Strange Fruit: Parenting While Black And Queer Laura Ellis
Sep 9 Commentary Strange Fruit: Tea AND Shade To Those Who Co-Opt Black Gay Culture A photo gallery in Elle magazine is the latest example of mainstream outlets using gay black culture for attention and page views. By Laura Ellis Sep 9 Commentary Strange Fruit: Tea AND Shade To Those Who Co-Opt Black Gay Culture Laura Ellis
Sep 2 Commentary Strange Fruit: How ‘Open TV’ Is Changing Who Gets To Make Television It started as part of a research project. Now it's a successful entertainment platform for queer and intersectional television. By Laura Ellis Sep 2 Commentary Strange Fruit: How 'Open TV' Is Changing Who Gets To Make Television Laura Ellis
Aug 24 Politics Trump’s Transgender Ban In Military Will Focus On New Enlistments Gay and lesbian troops have been able to serve openly in the U.S. military since 2011; transgender service members were allowed to do the same in 2016. By Bill Chappell, NPR Aug 24 Politics Trump's Transgender Ban In Military Will Focus On New Enlistments Bill Chappell, NPR
Aug 19 Commentary Strange Fruit: Some Places Are Not For Straight People Some gay bars have quasi-secret back rooms. And if you didn't know that, they're probably not for you. By Laura Ellis Aug 19 Commentary Strange Fruit: Some Places Are Not For Straight People Laura Ellis
Aug 12 Commentary Strange Fruit: ‘Queen Sugar’ Actor Brian Michael Smith On Being Trans In Show Business Smith says living as his authentic self deepens his character work on screen. "The stories are ready to be told," he says. By Laura Ellis Aug 12 Commentary Strange Fruit: 'Queen Sugar' Actor Brian Michael Smith Laura Ellis
Aug 5 Commentary Strange Fruit: New Leadership At A Legendary Social Justice Institution The Highlander Research and Education Center in New Market, Tennessee is a living piece of civil rights history. We talk to its new leaders about the school's legacy and future. By Laura Ellis Aug 5 Commentary Strange Fruit: New Leadership At A Legendary Social Justice Institution Laura Ellis
Jul 28 Podcasts Idina Menzel On Rent, LGBTQ Allyship, And Her Favorite Mistake Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel spoke to the hosts of WFPL's Strange Fruit podcast, in anticipation of her appearance in Louisville next month. By Laura Ellis Jul 28 Podcasts Idina Menzel On Rent, LGBTQ Allyship, And Her Favorite Mistake Laura Ellis
Jul 27 Politics Joint Chiefs Chairman Says Transgender Policy Won’t Change Yet Gen. Dunford said the Defense Department is making "no modifications" to current policies on service by transgender troops until Trump gives more direction. By Laurel Wamsley, NPR Jul 27 Politics Joint Chiefs Chairman Says Transgender Policy Won't Change Yet Laurel Wamsley, NPR
Jul 27 Politics 5 Unanswered Questions About Trump’s ‘Ban’ On Transgender Troops Trump surprised the military-industrial-congressional complex with tweets regarding banning transgender troops — even though they already serve openly now. By Philip Ewing, NPR Jul 27 Politics 5 Unanswered Questions About Trump's 'Ban' On Transgender Troops Philip Ewing, NPR
Jul 26 Community For Transgender Kentuckian, Trump’s Military Ban Would Kill Dream Jacob Eleazer is a Kentucky National Guard Captain studying to become a military psychologist who helps soldiers with trauma. By Kyeland Jackson Jul 26 Community For Transgender Kentuckian, Trump's Military Ban Would Kill Dream Kyeland Jackson
Jun 17 Commentary Strange Fruit: Our Favorite Moments In LGBT History The Kentuckiana Pride Festival is this weekend, and to celebrate, we're counting down our favorite Pride moments! By Laura Ellis Jun 17 Commentary Strange Fruit: Our Favorite Moments In LGBT History Laura Ellis
Jun 10 Commentary Strange Fruit: Rapper Fly Young Red On The Inspiration Behind “Lorraine” Last week, we talked about a new song and video by New Orleans-based rapper Fly Young Red. He joins us this week to discuss the song's inspiration. By Laura Ellis Jun 10 Commentary Strange Fruit: Rapper Fly Young Red On "Lorraine" Laura Ellis
Jun 3 Commentary Strange Fruit: Ten Years Of Celebrating LGBT Students At U of L The campus wasn't openly hostile to gay students then, but it wasn't explicitly inclusive, either. By Laura Ellis Jun 3 Commentary Strange Fruit: Ten Years Of Celebrating LGBT Students At U of L Laura Ellis
May 28 Commentary Strange Fruit: A Romp Through Black Masculinity With Mark Anthony Neal Mark Anthony Neal, Ph.D., is one of the great Black thought leaders of our time, especially when it comes to Black masculinity. By Laura Ellis May 28 Commentary Strange Fruit: A Romp Through Black Masculinity Laura Ellis