WFHB FireHouse Broadcasting

Bloomington North High School Counselor Greg Chaffin talks about depression and suicidal thoughts among LGBTQI students, especially during the holiday season, on a new edition of “Youth in Peril.” Mike Malone from Boxcar Books stops by to tell us about their “Naughty But Nice” fundraiser to be held at the Bluebird Nightclub on December 18, with all profits going to Boxcar and the Pages for Prisoners program. Two-spirit Yupik (Eskimo) artist, writer, speaker and activist Richard LaFortune provides insight into queer issues from a Native American perspective and in particular reveals the effects of DOMA on sovereign nations' traditional marriage rights. Currently residing in Minnesota, the Alaskan native also highlights his involvement with the “Two Spirit” documentary about the murder of Fred Martinez. Our featured musical artist is native singer-songwriter Roger Kuhn with “I Vow to You”, a song Kuhn wrote for his partner for their wedding. bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux.