LGBT

Transgendered KC

Tomeka Weatherspoon, Jabulani Leffall and Bill Anderson — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:55:09 +0000

Gender identity is central to one's sense of self. So, when an individual undergoes a physical transformation, they alter more than just their appearance. It's an emotional journey that transforms lives.

On Thursday’s Central Standard, we'll be joined by members of our local transgender community.

Learn about a group that's still struggling for visibility, recognition and equality. Plus, find out about the step-by-step process to constructing a new identity.

Drepung Gomang Monks / LGBTQ Youth Activism

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Brian Ellison — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:11:18 +0000

On Thursday’s Central Standard, special guest host Brian Ellison is joined by a group of Tibetan monks currently touring the city. We'll talk about their simplistic, yet powerful values. Plus, hear some chants for peace and healing.

Then, later in the hour, we’ll talk with an ambitious group of young people about LGBTQ activism in schools and in the community.

Study Shows Health Care Disparities In Missouri LGBT Community

Stephen Steigman, Danie Alexander and Suzanne Hogan — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 22:03:08 +0000

If you are a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered Missourian your chances of finding and getting the same level of health care as the rest of the state are significantly reduced.

New Report Says LGBT Missourians Less Healthy Than General Population

Jacob McCleland — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:36:07 +0000

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Missourians have less access to healthcare and tend to be less healthy than the general population. That’s according to a new report by the Missouri Foundation for Health.

Local Presbyterian Pastor Becomes Advocate For Gay Rights

Alex Smith — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:18:50 +0000

Probably the most volatile fault line in America’s shifting opinion on gay rights is in churches. Both those who support gay rights and those who don’t claim that their beliefs are supported by their church’s teachings.

VIDEO: Kirksville Republican Comes Out, Denounces 'Don't Say Gay'

Sylvia Maria Gross — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:14:34 +0000

Mo. State Representative Zachary Wyatt told fellow members of the House of Representatives that he is gay this morning, according to the Kirksville Daily Express. He spoke out to denounce House Bill 2051, which would ban discussions of homosexuality in public schools.