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On this very special episode of Pride Connection, hosts Anthony Corona and Janeen Lea talk with David Cruz of Millionaire Matchmaker and Finding Cupid fame about his newest adventure in love: FruitLoots! David, who originally hails from Guam, shares his story of coming to California for college and the culture shock that was, to being first a contestant, then the host on Millionaire Matchmaker, and creating the wildly popular Finding Cupid. Love is a recurring theme for David; studying it, helping others find and cultivate it, and now helping others celebrate it. He shares his vulnerability with us and why advocating for the queer community still matters, especially for the most vulnerable among us.

"Love is Love is Love" will be the theme for BPI’s February programming, as well as the name of our first-ever fundraiser. More details about the fundraiser in the program will be shared later this week. Whether you're celebrating loving yourself, a loving partner, a family member, or a friend, FruitLoots is a place for specialized curated love boxes of all kinds by queer-owned and operated small businesses.

To support our fabulous "Love is Love is Love" fundraiser, visit https://www.fruitloots.com/collections/blind-pride-international-love-is-love-fundraiser

Pride Connection airs on ACB Media every Tuesday at 10 pm ET and can be found wherever you listen to your podcasts by asking for ACB’s Pride Connection.

To support "Love is Love is Love" and all of BPI’s important work, please consider joining us or donating to our mission at http://bpi.gay.

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This week's episode of Pride Connection showcases a special recording from our Friday Night Fun Chat on Clubhouse, hosted by Jessica and JD.

The theme is "Holiday Open House," where the discussion revolves around unique ways of celebrating the holidays, with a focus on how blindness and queerness intersect with festive traditions.

Additionally, the episode is enriched with musical contributions from BPI secretary, Tristan Snyder.

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This time on Pride Connection, Host Anthony Corona is back, and with him are Advocacy Committee co-chairs Gabriel Lopez Kafati and Tristan Snyder. We’ll hear from Florida State Representative Anna Eskamani, and we’ll get an update on BPI’s plans to bring a powerful advocacy rally to Jacksonville.

BPI’s reinvigorated Advocacy Committee is ready to offer a platform not only to the LGBTQ+ community, but to all marginalized communities. In this powerful episode, we talk about our views on diversity and about the importance of advocating for equality across the board.

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This is a rebroadcast of a previous episode that aired over Pride Month 2023.

Blind Pride International and Members and our Allies offer testimonials surrounding restrictive Laws, book bans, drag story hours and so much more.

As our community is used as a pawn for political divisiveness, hear from our members in their own words how destructive these proposed and sadly adopted laws are to our community and country. Words matter so much more than we realize and in the words of our MEMBERS AND ALLIES, you will hear how the rhetoric hurts, devalues and frightens us to the core.

Our members are; Teachers, Lawyers and Tech developers. They are Parents, Daughters, Sons and Non-binary individuals. Most of all, they are Americans! They are watching and listening as factions in the United States try to Weaponize the way we love. They attempt to shame and blame the LGBTQ+ community, all while framing their divisive tactics as saving the soul of America. The hurt and damage to the mental health of the most vulnerable among us is incalculable.

We aren’t attempting to groom or convert; rather, we are trying to live our lives as proud Americans. In this episode, you will hear from the very people who are living through these scary times. This powerful episode shines light on the feelings evoked by almost daily attacks on LGBTQ+ HUMANS!!

For More information or to support Blind LGBT Pride International, please visit: WWW.BPI.Gay

Or to join our mission:

WWW.BPI.Gay/join

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This episode is brought to us by permission from the Multicultural Affairs Committee (MCAC). This discussion was recorded at the American Council of the Blind National Convention in Schaumburg, Illinois on July 5, 2023.

Panelists Jennifer Arnott, Pam Shaw, and Tristan Snyder discuss how recent laws that lead to the removal of books are rewriting history and affecting the blind and other marginalized groups. They highlight the debate over Helen Keller's existence as a key example of this issue. The conversation emphasizes the need to maintain a full historical record in schools and libraries to support equality and rights for all communities.

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This evening at 10pm ET and directly after wherever you listen to your podcasts, Pride Connection puts the treat into the Tricky Halloween bag.

Enjoy a delectable grab bag of treats including stories and reflections from our community, a spooky audio drama from Tristan Snyder, and a musical offering from Jessica Tomlinson! It's the perfect way to jump into Halloween season!

To listen ask your devices to play: ACB Media and choose stream 1 or go to:

ACBMedia.org and choose stream 1 or search under podcasts.

Special Thanks to all BPI members who shared their Spooky and to Jessica Tomlinson for producing this extravaganza!

To support BPI or get more information please visit:

BPI.gay/join

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For many years, October 11 has been recognized in our country as “National Coming Out Day.”

Have you ever wondered why do we celebrate coming out? Do you know what is the importance of coming out for the LGBTQ+ Community?

In this edition of Pride Connection, we share and listen personal stories that illustrate why it is so important. Join us, as we hear powerful testimonials from a diverse panel composed of BPI Members.

Pride is the opposite of shame; and for too long, members of the LGBTQ+ Community were forced to live in shame, in a closet. Coming Out is the act of sharing with loved ones and society at large the fullness of our beauty and the entirety of our light!

Letting someone you know that they have a safe space in which they can feel free to come out and be themselves is not only life-changing, but it can also be life-saving.

Please join Pride Connection, as BPI celebrates National Coming Out Day!

Tuesday, October 10 at 10:00 PM EDT and shortly after through your favorite podcast catcher.

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Tune in as the Pride Connection crew recommend some of their favorite other podcasts, besides Pride Connection, that is! You may want to add a few of these to your favorite podcast catcher! Happy listening!

Stacey's Recommendations:

Making Gay History https://makinggayhistory.com/

VisionCast with JC & Friends https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/preston-gaylor

Aaron's Opinion https://open.spotify.com/show/4ufuOkBmyC2XM8BccB57eA

Brynn's Recommendations:

Gender Reveal https://www.genderpodcast.com/

We're Having Gay Sex https://werehavinggaysex.com/

Penny Forward https://www.pennyforward.com/podcast-2/

Twenty Thousand Hertz https://www.20k.org/

The Morning Stream https://www.frogpants.com/tms

The Moth https://themoth.org/podcast

TED Radio Hour https://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/

Overcast - APP https://apps.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857

Jessica's Recommendations:

Handsome https://podtail.com/en/podcast/handsome/

Queery https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/queery/

We Can Do Hard Things https://wecandohardthingspodcast.com/

The Soundgirls Podcast https://soundgirls.org/the-soundgirls-podcast/

Leah's Recommendations:

RISK! https://www.risk-show.com/

The Rachel Maddow Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7yfYvyKNKAuuqSX3PVyRYi

The Fun Zone with Brynn Lee http://funzone.show

iCatcher - APP https://apps.apple.com/us/app/icatcher-podcast-player/id414419105

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First they came for is a recording of an advocacy panel discussion, held at the Convention in Schaumburg, Illinois. Participants spoke about current threats to our community, and what can be done to ensure that we have a brighter future. Please listen, and. Be inspired to get involved!

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In today's episode, we embark on an enlightening journey through the exploration of aging within the LGBTQ+ community. We're honored to present "Aging Over The Rainbow," a discussion that provides insights into the unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs faced by LGBTQ+ individuals as they age.

Featuring our hosts, Anthony Corona and Miss Ruth Williams, and special guest, Dr. David Rosen, this conversation dives deep into the intersectionality of aging and LGBTQ+ identity. With thoughtful reflections and expert insights, we gain a clearer understanding of the dynamics at play and the importance of fostering inclusivity at every stage of life.