bloomingOUT - October 8, 2009

Pioneer in LGBT health research and founder/director of the Family Acceptance Project Caitlin Ryan talks about the importance of family dynamics and support in the health and welfare of queer youth. Shodo Spring from the Sanshin Zen Community presents an overview of Buddhist philosophy and how it is accepting of lesbian and gay individuals. President of Spencer Pride Jonathan Balash discusses his experiences with rural organizing and gives details about his upcoming presentation at Indiana Equality’s grassroots organizing event in Elkhart on Saturday October 10. Co-organizers of the Bloomington Equality Rally to be held Sunday October 11 Dee Hupp and Aaron Casper Phoenix stop by with further updates. Our featured musical artist is Wisconsin native and singer Tom Goss with two tracks from his album “Back to Love”. 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.