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.
Paul DeWorken, Watsonville Muralist
Watsonville is a treasure trove of talented artists. One of these is Paul DeWorken, a muralist who, as a young man, was chosen to design the flag of the city of Watsonville. In conversation with Jean Kratzer, Paul explains why for him murals and community...
Gayle McCallum – Girls
Gayle McCallum sees the gifts that are girls.
Feeding the Homeless During a Pandemic
This audio piece was produced by Jeremiah Oetting from UCSC's Science Communications masters program. In this story he talks with Keith Henry, founder of Food Not Bombs, and representatives of the County of Santa Cruz about the delicate balance between making sure...
“Suing Fox News” with Arthur West
“Suing Fox News - The case: WASHLITE v. Fox Corporation, No. 20-2-07428-4, King County, California” The Washington League for Increased Transparency and Ethics (WASHLITE) claims that Fox News and other defendants “willfully and maliciously engaged in a campaign of...
Print Journalism a Casualty of Covid
This story was reported by Lara Streiff of the UCSC Science Communications program. LARA: When the COVID-19 pandemic first started making headlines, media outlets reported on the day to day changes as they themselves began to feel the financial impacts. My name is...
Canta Y No Llores: A phone call to Abuelito
This story was produced by Ariana Remmel, during Covid-19 quarantine where the only way she could get to know her abuelito was through phone calls. Here is their story. Lito: “Hola, Ariana?” Ariana: Hola Lito! ¿Cómo está?” That’s my grandpa Manuel Garcia, talking to...
Santa Cruz reacts to George Floyd murder
Photo credit: Shmuel Thaler This interview features Mayor, Justin Cummings, President of the local NAACP chapter, Brenda Griffin, and Shmuel Thaler, photojournalist for the Santa Cruz Sentinel. His photo of Mayor Cummings and Police Chief Andy Mills taking a knee...
IASD and The Dream Bridge with Angel Morgan
We talked about the many ways that dreams enhance creativity and about Dr. Morgan's vision of building a physical dream community place with space for art, theater and dream groups. She also shared about how she was raised using Senoi dream practices. We then...
The Wisdom of Aikido in the Year 2020 with Linda Holiday Sensei
On Talk of the Bay June 9, 2020, Christine Barrington talks with Linda Holiday Sensei, founder and director of Aikido of Santa Cruz, which has been serving the Santa Cruz community since 1982. Aikido was considered "a way of harmony, an art of peace, a path of light"...
Jason Scorse – The Left Must Have An Affirmative Long-Term Vision
Jason Scorse says, "The Left must have an affirmative long-term vision."
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