Pride Perspectives

Pride Perspectives features discussions of various aspects of the rich and vibrant Santa Cruz LGBTQ+ history. Created in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Santa Cruz Pride in 2025, we include conversations with guests about their experiences in being part of this history through stories of local people and events.

Unheard with Cheryl Williams

by Omar Guzman | Aug 28, 2020 | Local, Politics, Unheard Voices

On Friday August 28, 2020 host Cheryl Williams hosted a discussion of Colorism with four guests. Hear how skin complexion has shaped the identity and experiences of these Santa Cruz residents who identify as African/Black American. Unheard Voices is a derivative of...

Jeri Bodemar – Daily Dedications

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Aug 27, 2020 | Arts & Culture, First Person Singular

Jeri Bodemar speaks about daily dedications.

A Democrat and Republican Talk #2: The Polarization Industry and Our Lens to the World August 30, 2020

by Jill Cody | Aug 26, 2020 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Be Bold America!, Politics

Tune in to “Be Bold America!” Sunday,August 30, 2020 at 5:00pm “You can observe a lot by watching” – Yogi Berra What you believe becomes reality. But, is that reality, real? Our minds pick up what’s familiar and comfortable but maybe not what’s true. In fact, we...

Bahia Brunelle – I Love Libraries

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Aug 26, 2020 | Arts & Culture, First Person Singular

Bahia Brunelle shares her love of libraries.

The Fires of Generosity in Santa Cruz

by Christine Barrington | Aug 25, 2020 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Local, Talk of the Bay

On Talk of the Bay, August 25, 2020 Christine Barrington interviews four different groups dedicated to serving the needs of Santa Cruz community members in the face of loss amidst the CZU wildfires. Community Foundation Santa Cruz Countyis doing fantastic work...

Santa Cruz Local a New News Service

by goodnewssantacruz | Aug 24, 2020 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Good News Santa Cruz, Local, Politics

On Good News Santa Cruz, August 27, 2020 Pauline Seales talked to Kara Guzman, co-founder of the innovative news service Santa Cruz Local, which offers Santa Cruz citizens a podcast, email, newsletter and website to help keep us informed Santa Cruz Local’s mission is...

Gillian Greensite Advocating for a Better World

by goodnewssantacruz | Aug 24, 2020 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Good News Santa Cruz

On Good News Santa Cruz, Thursday, August 20, 2020 host Randa Solick interviews multi-valent activist and advocate Gillian Greensite. In her many years taking action on behalf of bettering our local community she has acted as a conservationist, rape counselor, and...

Sustainability & Politics After Annus Horriblus 2020, with Kim Stanley Robinson

by Ronnie Lipschutz | Aug 24, 2020 | Education, Local, Science, Sustainability Now!

Ronnie Lipschutz and his guest Kim Stanley Robinson engage in a wide-ranging conversation about sustainability, politics, 2020 and after, and how we might prepare for the future. Robinson is a science fiction author, California futurist and environmental optimist of...

Jane McCormick Crowley – Reflections

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Aug 24, 2020 | Arts & Culture, First Person Singular

Jane McCormick Crowley reflects on a Saturday morning.

Faith in the Time of Corona: Faith in the Middle of the Fire

by Seth Schapiro | Aug 22, 2020 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, COVID-19, Faith Matters, Local, Wellness

In the middle of the Covid pandemic and nationwide protests against racism, our community now faces another unprecedented crisis--raging wildfires that are devastating our region. Communities in our area are being evacuated as firefighters battle the blaze that...