
WIGAYZ
WIGAYZ centers the stories of Wisconsin's unique and vibrant LGBTQ+ people. This six-part podcast explores the complexities of this community in Wisconsin.
Latest Episodes
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For generations, Ballroom culture has provided a safe space for Black and Brown LGBTQ+ individuals. Learn how leaders and members of the community in Milwaukee are working to protect and preserve this culture.
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An LGBTQ+ youth shelter in Wisconsin is opening an independent living program later this year. The program is designed for LGBTQ+ young adults who are homeless and it is the first of its kind in Wisconsin.
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Since the 1980s, more than 200 lesbian bars have closed across the country. Walker's Pint is the last lesbian bar in Milwaukee, one of less than 25 in the nation.
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Earlier this year, Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin rejected a measure that would have banned conversion therapy. While Wisconsin doesn’t have a ban on conversion therapy, local officials are trying to prevent the practice in the Milwaukee area.
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A national organization based in Madison is sending books to LGBTQ+ incarcerated people across the United States.
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Since the pandemic, there's been a shortage of care-givers to address the needs of seniors. Find out why the crisis affects LGBTQ+ seniors the hardest on the first installment of WIGAYZ.