Episodes
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
Episode 1: Wendi Moore-O'Neal
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
Wendi Moore O'Neal is a community activist from New Orleans who runs Jaliyah Consulting where she uses "freedom singing, story circles and group facilitation to share civil rights history, culture, and traditions". She tells us about founding [one of] the first LGBT organizations at Spelman College in the 90's.
Recently, Wendi released a documentary "This Little Light" which chronicles her process of seeking justice and making peace when she was unconstitutionally fired for marrying her wife, Mandisa. (who you’ll be hearing from in the next episode) The film was made in collaboration with Ada McMahon and has been featured in festivals all over the country, including the Smithsonian African American Film Festival. Please visit thislittlelightfilm.com to learn more.
This piece was produced by free feral with music by free, from an interview by indee mitchell and Nathalie Nia Faulk. "I Got a Right" is a piece free created as part of a short film of the same title. The song includes samples of Wendi leading a community in song. The film was made from public domain footage of the March on Washington, and features words and voices of Audre Lorde and June Jordan. The piece was created as part of a performance called Power of the Black Feminine by Junebug Productions. You can see that film here.
Also, Wendi shouts out SONG, Southerners on New Ground. They still kickin.
NOTE: Some folks reported experiencing sound issues when we first published this piece. The file has been updated.
Friday Jun 10, 2016
Episode 5: The Way They Go
Friday Jun 10, 2016
Friday Jun 10, 2016
Why did all the dyke bars close? What did we lose when they shut down? In this final episode of our initial podcast series we hear answers to these foundational questions from interviewees and Last Call organizers.
Produced by Free Feral with help from Bonnie Gabel and Rachel Lee. Music by Free Feral and Peter Bowling. Featuring the voices of: Liz Simon, Alda Talley, Mary Capps, Donna Bechet-Kilbourne, Mardi Youngblood, Ellen Rabin, Maxx Sizeler, Rachel Lee, indee mitchell, Bonnie Gabel and Blu Reine.
Sunday Jul 12, 2015
Episode 2: Crossing the Threshold
Sunday Jul 12, 2015
Sunday Jul 12, 2015
In this episode we hear about the fear and excitement of entering into a dyke bar for the first time through the stories of two women. We ask: how does race shape our experience of social spaces? How did subtle and not-so-sublte interpersonal racism show up in lesbian bars? Do our intersecting identities create opportunities for solidarity across difference? Featuring the voices of: Juanita Pierre, Leslie Martinez, Alda Talley, Paula Kilbourne, Donna Bechet-Kilbourne. Produced by Free Feral and Rachel Lee with music by Free Feral and Peter Bowling
Monday Jun 29, 2015
Mini-sode: Gay Money!
Monday Jun 29, 2015
Monday Jun 29, 2015
Remember when Pride didn't come with corporate sponsorship and gay liberation was about standing up, not fitting in? Restaurant owner Ellen Rabin remembers the first gay march in New Orleans and her own subversive action. Produced by Free Feral with interviewing by Rachel Lee and Bonnie Gabel. Music by Free Feral.
Sunday Mar 22, 2015
Episode 1: Coming Out Stories
Sunday Mar 22, 2015
Sunday Mar 22, 2015
There were at least a dozen lesbian bars in New Orleans in the 1970s and 80s. These are the stories of five people who found their way into the thriving scene. At turns funny, surprising, and heartbreaking, these stories give new meaning to the quintessential queer narrative: the coming out story.
Featuring stories from: Mardi Youngblood, Maxx Sizeler, Diana Panera, Donna Bechet-Kilbourne, Juanita Pierre and Leslie Martinez.
Produced by: Peter Bowling, Free Feral, and Rachel Lee
with additional interviews by: Sara Pic, Bonnie Gabel, Sarah Spigelman, and Hannah Pepper Cunningham
Original Music Composed by: Peter Bowling and Free Feral
Monday Mar 02, 2015
Stay tuned
Monday Mar 02, 2015
Monday Mar 02, 2015
Stay tuned for stories from New Orleans' disappearing dyke bar scene. Our first episode will be released on March 22, 2015 and additional episodes will be posted approximately once a month.