Podcasts about Fairness Campaign

In episode seven, we are pleased to feature executive director of the Workers' Action Centre, Deena Ladd. In her keynote address for the 33rd annual Labour Fair at Toronto's George Brown College, No One Left Behind: Building a Workers' First Emergency Response to the Tariff Crisis that Unites Us, Ladd discusses the current trade war, the dangers facing workers and a solidarity-driven plan that puts workers first. Reflecting on what's needed in a workers' first approach to the tariff crisis, Ladd says: “Our communities are already in trouble. And we know that the tariffs imposed are gonna have a ripple impact, far worse than the pandemic's… We desperately need a government strategy that has learned from these past economic crises to ensure that no one gets left behind. ..To make sure that when you are providing supports, that they first of all have to be adequate. That they're not institutionalizing poverty. That they're accessible … And that they're structured in a way that doesn't unintentionally punish people after the fact." About today's speaker:  Deena Ladd has been working to improve wages and working conditions in sectors of work that are dominated with low-wages, violations of rights, precarious and temp work for over 30 years. She has worked to support and develop grassroots training, education and organizing to build the power of workers with groups such as the Fight for $15 and Fairness Campaign, Decent Work and Health Network, the Migrant Rights Network and Justice for Workers. Ladd is one of the founders and executive director of the Toronto Workers' Action Centre. The Workers' Action Centre organizes to improve wages and working conditions with low-waged workers, women, racialized and immigrant workers in precarious jobs that face discrimination, violations of rights and no benefits in the workplace. Clip: Migrant Workers Alliance for Change Audience Questions read by: Resh Budhu, Ben McCarthy Transcript of this episode can be accessed at georgebrown.ca/TommyDouglasInstitute or here.  Image: Deena Ladd  / Used with permission. Music: Ang Kahora. Lynne, Bjorn. Rights Purchased.  Intro Voices: Ashley Booth (Podcast Announcer); Bob Luker (Tommy)  Courage My Friends podcast organizing committee: Chandra Budhu, Ashley Booth, Resh Budhu.  Produced by: Resh Budhu, Tommy Douglas Institute and Breanne Doyle, rabble.ca.  Host: Resh Budhu.

Kentucky's strong anti-discrimination laws are in place following decades of advocacy work by the Fairness Campaign. Its executive director Chris Hartman visited 840WHAS to discuss the recent Kentucky state legislature's override of Gov. Andy Beshear's support of trans medical care and his aversion to the concept of conversion therapy.We also discussed online discussions of whether the LGB community should separate from the TQ+ advocacy messaging that roils a significant segment of society.  

Renee Shaw discusses abortion and maternal health with Addia Wuchner from Kentucky Right to Life and Tamarra Wieder from Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates. Next, Renee discusses gender identity with Chris Hartman from the Fairness Campaign; David Walls from The Family Foundation; Emma Curtis, Lexington-Fayette Co. councilwoman; and Colin Smothers from Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood.

Chris Hartman, the Executive Director of the Fairness Campaign, discusses Governor Beshear's executive order to ban conversion therapy in the Commonwealth, the dangers behind the practice, the blowback from Frankfort, and more...

Louisville became the first city in Kentucky to pass a Fairness Ordinance protecting members of the LGBTQ community 25 years ago.To mark that important milestone and to discuss 2024 victories at the Kentucky Statehouse, the Access Louisville podcast sat down with Chris Hartman, executive director of the Fairness Campaign, for an interview as the organization also celebrates Pride Month. Hartman told us 1999 was a landmark year for LGBTQ rights in Kentucky and, of course here in Louisville, where the Fairness Campaign had worked, built grassroots support, political support and then ultimately Board of Aldermen support to finally — after almost a decade —pass the original Fairness Ordinance. It was the first in Kentucky and among the first in the nation to protect LGBTQ folks from discrimination. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First and available on popular podcast services such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Chris Hartman, the Executive Director of the Fairness Campaign, talks about his last jail stint (which was longer than Scottie Scheffler's), Kentuckiana Pride Festival selling out, discrimination protection history in the Commonwealth, and issues trans people face across the country/world...

This week we continue to keep an eye on the Kentucky legislature — they are in day 57 of the 60 day session, just one more day before they adjourn for a two-week veto break -  this is when the bad bills come fast and furious. Aaron, Doug and Nema get an update from our guest, Chris Hartman, the Executive Director of Kentucky's Fairness Campaign - then we close out with our housing and homelessness call to action. #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://bit.ly/PKBBB

Aaron, Willie and Doug bring you Kentucky news from DC, a bit of just deserts for EKY's infamous county clerk, and Gov. Beshear announces a new tourist venue in NKY. Then, we've got a Campaign Corner interview with friend of the show, Chris Hartman w/the KY Fairness Campaign. Finally, we're thrilled to be sharing the WORLD premier of the video for Nato's new political jam, “It's Andy (For KY).” It's a heckuva show, folks, glad you're joining us! NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://rollcall.com/2023/09/26/bipartisan-stopgap-funds-bill-unveiled-in-senate/ https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4222581-republicans-name-witnesses-for-first-impeachment-hearing/ https://www.npr.org/2023/09/14/1199477637/kim-davis-same-sex-marriage-license-ordered-to-pay-damages https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/14/kim-davis-damages-same-sex-marriage-license-kentucky https://www.kentuckytoday.com/news/margaritaville-hotel-resort-coming-to-newport-on-levee/article_890a3226-57ef-11ee-91d7-ff0a02c93318.html https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/elvis-presley-never-sang-jimmy-buffetts-margaritaville-even-though-song-meant.html/ CAMPAIGN CORNER: Chris Hartman, KY Fairness Campaign https://www.fairness.org/cfair/ CALL TO ACTION: We're calling and canvassing every week between now and Nov. 7th! Join Progress Kentucky's campaign for a compassionate commonwealth! https://bit.ly/ProKY4MYCC WATCH/SHARE/SING: "It's Andy (for KY)" enjoy Nato's newest political jam! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw_MmY77h6c #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/progress-ky Facebook   - @progressky Instagram  - @progress_ky Twitter    - @progress_ky Episode 132 was produced by Nate Orshan Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by www.couchfiremedia.com

Renee Shaw and guests discuss SB 150 and LGBTQ issues. Guests: State Sen. Max Wise (R-Campbellsville); Chris Hartman, executive director of The Fairness Campaign; Richard Nelson, founder and executive director of the Commonwealth Policy Center; and Rebecca Blankenship, executive director of Ban Conversion Therapy Kentucky.

We get into the Jonathan Majors mess, new trailers, and the Microsoft/Blizzard drama. Then, Nick talks to Chris Hartman, the Executive Director of Kentucky's Fairness Campaign and a steering committee member of the Fairness Coalition.

Renee Shaw and guests discuss Kentucky legislation on LGBTQ+ youth. Guests: State Sen. Gex Williams (R-Verona); Chris Hartman, executive director of the Fairness Campaign; Richard Nelson, founder and executive director of the Commonwealth Policy Center; and Jackie McGranahan, policy strategist for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Kentucky.

Chris Hartman is the director of Kentucky's Fairness Campaign. In the past several years he has helped increase the number of municipalities with LGBTQ antidiscrimination fairness ordinance from 3 to 24. Chris had previously served as Congressman John Yarmuth's campaign press secretary and as an Amri core Vista volunteer in St. Louis and the Philadelphia Democratic National open ear grass roots campaign committee in the 2004 Presidential Election. He holds an M.A. in drama from Washington University in St. Louis. Chris served on the board of the National Equality Federation and chair of the Louisville Land Marks commission. He was named the Louisville business and convention bureau 2017 partner of the year. He is a former community of Louisville founding fellow and a LBGTQ fellow of the Rockwood Institute. He formerly toured the nation performing Shakespeare for youth and continues to improvise. The Louisville Courier Journal named Chris Hartman as one of its “20 to watch in 2020.

Carla Wallace, local activist and organizer, has devoted much of her life to advancing civil and human rights in Kentucky. She is co-founder of the Fairness Campaign and of LSURJ (Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice). Here, she focuses on building coalitions by finding areas of commonality among diverse populations and by meeting people where they're at in their lives.

In this episode, closing out and extending our Pride Month focus we are joined by Chris Hartman, Director of the Fairness Campaign. Chris fesses up to his escape from reality through Fortnite with his friends. We dive right into his journey towards wellness which includes working through a growing reliance of opioids for relief to exploring healthier options that work for him. His shots of wisdom will serve us all well--There are lots of us out here, we'll get through it together.  Show Links Check out more DSW content at doubleshotofwellness.com Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doubleshotofwellness Guest Links www.fairness.org  www.thetrevorproject.org 

Another Women's History Month Guest, Pam McMichael, is interviewed by K.A. Owens. Pam is one of the co-founders of the Fairness Campaign and has a long history in activism. She is now working with the Poor People's Campaign. Recorded Friday March 25, 2022.

Show notes: Alberta Jones Documentary: https://www.leoweekly.com/2021/08/documentary-being-made-about-alberta-jones-louisville-attorney-and-activist-that-was-murdered-in-1965/ Team Kentucky Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund: https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Finance/WKYRelief LBGTQ+ Equality at the Fairness Campaign: https://www.fairness.org/ Kentucky 2022 Legislative Session Pre-filed Bills: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/22rs/prefiled/prefiled.html Community of Reason - https://www.meetup.com/CommunityOfReason/ - https://www.communityofreason.org/Home Louisville Atheists & Freethinkers - https://www.meetup.com/louisvilleatheists/ Support this podcast at: https://kysecularsociety.org/ ——– Our intro and outro music is Crescents by Ketsa, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/Raising_Frequecy/Crescents

Chris Hartman, Executive Director of the Fairness Campaign, talked about the charges being dropped stemming from the protest at the 2019 Kentucky Farm Bureau Ham Breakfast and issues he looks forward to in the 2021 political session...

Chris Hartman, Executive Director of the Fairness Campaign, talked about the charges being dropped stemming from the protest at the 2019 Kentucky Farm Bureau Ham Breakfast and issues he looks forward to in the 2021 political session...

Jam-packed show this week, with Aaron, Kimberly, Nate and Ken covering the News of the Weak, including an anti-Semitic tweet from poor, persecuted freedom fighter Thomas Massie, Dr. Paul's latest COVID medical malpractice, the current COVID response from Frankfort, and we discuss a REALLY pricey country ham. Then we're joined by two historically kick-ass KY #GoodTrouble makers: Chris Hartman from KY's Fairness Campaign tells us what that Farm Bureau ham truly stands for. Then we chat with Bill Londrigan, the president of KY's AFL-CIO - with Labor Day upon us, we catch up with Bill about Labor's current agenda here in KY and across the nation -- all before we wrap up with our action events calendar. Progress Kentucky has a heckuva show for you, folks! Download it, give it a listen and if you like it, go ahead and drop in a positive review, wouldja? Live Wednesdays at 7pm - https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ Later, on RadioLex - https://radiolex.us/wlxu-93-9-fm/ Website - http://progresskentucky.org/ Donate - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Facebook - @progressky Instagram - @progress_ky Twitter - @progress_ky YouTube - http://bit.ly/progress_ky Medium - progressky.medium.com Live Media Production by www.couchfiremedia.com Music by Nato - www.natosongs.com

On this episode, Spencer and Sarah chat with Chris Hartman (Executive Director of the Fairness Campaign) about all things justice. We explore the new controversy of critical race theory, rampant anti-trans legislation and its relationship to Title IX, and gay Vicco, KY mayor Johnny Cummings. Learn more about Chris's work here: https://www.fairness.org/

Chris Hartman, the Director of the Fairness Campaign, talks about the passing of Fairness Ordinances across the Commonwealth and the desire to rid Kentucky of conversion therapy...

Chris Hartman, the Director of the Fairness Campaign, talks about the passing of Fairness Ordinances across the Commonwealth and the desire to rid Kentucky of conversion therapy...

Hoppy Henton is a Kentucky farmer working the land that’s been in his family for 9 generations.  His talents and passion connect him in a lifelong relationship with the Kentucky Farm Bureau.  In this episode, we learn about his 40-years-long struggle to eliminate the conservative policies in the Farm Bureau’s “secret policy book”.  We also hear from key friends, family, and acquaintances of Hoppy’s— from the Fairness Campaign’s Chris Hartman, to former leaders in the Farm Bureau’s ranks — about this epic battle.

Chris Hartman is the first director of Kentucky’s Fairness Campaign. In the past several years, he has helped increase the number of Kentucky municipalities with anti-discrimination LGBTQ Fairness Ordinances from three to twenty. Chris previously served as Congressman John Yarmuth’s campaign press secretary, an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer In Service To America) in St. Louis, and Philadelphia director of the Democratic National Committee’s open-air Grassroots Campaigns in the 2004 presidential election. Chris Hartman was named the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau’s 2017 “Partner of the Year” and is a former Community Foundation of Louisville Alden Fellow and LGBTQ Fellow of the Rockwood Leadership Institute. He was selected as one of the Courier-Journal's "20 to watch in 2020."

Aletha Fields is a community-raised social justice activist, writer, poet, JCPS teacher, an adjunct lecturer at Uof L, a board member of the Louisville Community Grocery, a board member of the Jefferson County Teachers Association, and a Fairness Campaign past co-coordinator. She is also a licensed and ordained minister. Fields promotes equity and inclusion in all aspects of life for all people addressing community issues including LGBTQ+ rights, police brutality, homelessness, immigration rights, mental health access, and equity in education.

Solutions to Violence features a panel discussion sponsored by Sowers of Justice. The panel discussions features Cory Lockhart and Aletha Fields. The title of the panel discussion is "Nonviolence & Anti-racism." Cory Lockhart is a teacher, peace activist and director of Heart Communication. Aletha Fields is a social justice activist, a poet, author, a JCPS teacher, an adjunct University of Louisville instructor and a former director of the Fairness Campaign.

Lisa Gunterman is the Director for the LGBT Center at the University of Louisville, and a lifelong social justice organizer with nearly 30 years of experience in non-profit, social justice and government sectors. As a co-founder of Louisville's Fairness Campaign, Lisa played a key role in passing the city's ordinance banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and ensuring the inclusion of protections based on gender identity and expression.

Chris Hartman, the Director of the Fairness Campaign, discussed today's Supreme Court ruling that protects LGTBQ workers. He also talked about housing and public accommodations protection not being included in the ruling, the need for localities to still pass ordinances barring other types of LGBTQ discrimination, and the some of the other questions not addressed in today's ruling...

Chris Hartman, the Director of the Fairness Campaign, discussed today's Supreme Court ruling that protects LGTBQ workers. He also talked about housing and public accommodations protection not being included in the ruling, the need for localities to still pass ordinances barring other types of LGBTQ discrimination, and the some of the other questions not addressed in today's ruling...

Chris Hartman, the Director of the Fairness Campaign, talked about the importance of Pride Month, the beginning of the movement, and their quest that still continues today. Chris also gave details of Pride celebrations taking place this month online...

Chris Hartman, the Director of the Fairness Campaign, talked about the importance of Pride Month, the beginning of the movement, and their quest that still continues today. Chris also gave details of Pride celebrations taking place this month online...

Jim Johnson and Jamie McMillin interview Carla Wallace. Carla is a civil rights activist in Louisville, Ky. She is co-founder of the Fairness Campaign and Showing Up for Racial Justice and a member of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Hall of Fame.

With the pandemic raging, your host, Justin Mog, takes a close look at the state of reproductive health care access in our Commonwealth with Meg Stern, Support Fund Director at Kentucky Health Justice Network. Meg started volunteering in abortion access in Kentucky almost 20 years ago. As a Louisville native, Meg has a strong background in grassroots organizing with Louisville Clinic Escorts, The Fairness Campaign, and Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice. In this conversation, we talk about the work of KHJN, why it is so essential and how the definition of “essential” is evolving in the pandemic. We also learn how KHJN will be hosting the 10th annual Take Root: Red State Reproductive Justice virtual conference on Oct. 17-18. Learn more at: http://kentuckyhealthjusticenetwork.org As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is used by permission from the fantastic Louisville band, Appalatin. Explore their inspiring music at http://www.appalatin.com

This week Robert spoke to Penelope Peavler and Carly Muetterties about a project sponsored by Frazier History Museum, JCPS, Louisville Metro, and other partners called "What is a vote worth", celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment (women's suffrage) and calling Kentuckians to action.  It was a great conversation! This week, Morgan Eaves joined Robert to talk about the news, including stories about the Fairness Campaign at the State Fair, President Trump and Bernie Sanders visiting Kentucky, Gov. Bevin getting it wrong about teacher protests, and the improving situation of the state's pension systems.

Fairness Campaign Director Chris Hartman came by to talk about KY Pride 2019. He also discussed the levels of discrimination that are still allowed in a lot of the Commonwealth, gay people being people, the dangers of “praying the gay away”, and the First Amendment vs. denial of services from business.Listen to Chris’ visit here…

Guest: Charles Smith, Professor at the University of Saskatchewan and co-author of Unions in Court: Organized Labour and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Charles provides some historical context for the labour movement's relationship with the legal system and the struggle in building on these legal battles while also building up rank and file power. https://www.ubcpress.ca/unions-in-court @ProfSmithSask Right now Manitoba Federation of Labour is relying very much on the courts to combat Bills 28 and 29. Bill 28 legislates a two year wage freeze for public sector unions after each contracts expires, followed by a 0.75 per cent increase in the third year and 1 per cent increase in the fourth. MFL recently filed an injunction against the wage freeze which was denied. Bill 29, the Health Sector Bargaining Review Act, cuts the number of bargaining units from 183 to seven and thus reduces the number of collective agreements or contracts with employees. The bill essentially pits health care unions against each other vying for membership of health care workers, who are now able to choose new representation in the restructuring of bargaining units. Also in this episode: Minimum wage increases across the Prairies, with Alberta being the first in the country to attain a $15 minimum wage. Alberta and Saskatchewan still hover around 11. Manitoba recently launched its own grassroots Fight for $15 & Fairness Campaign, Monday, Sep 24. http://www.themanitoban.com/2018/09/fight-for-15-and-fairness-launches-in-manitoba/35170/ www.manitobafor15.ca Twitter @Manitobafor15 CUPE Local 1949 ramps up their fight against Legal Aid Sask cuts and restructuring that impedes Legal Aid staff's ability to provide the best service for their already marginalized clients. To support the fight, follow the CUPE 1949 facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CUPE1949/ See previous interview with Local 1949 VP Meara Conway here: https://soundcloud.com/rfradio-prairie/prison-justice-meara-conway-on-cuts-to-sask-legal-aid-uws-katharina-maier-on-prison-labour And a recent assault on an Edmonton Transit driver has the ATU calling for increased security. But is policing the answer when the majority of altercations occur over fare disputes? July 29th's episode is worth a revisit: https://soundcloud.com/rfradio-prairie/winnipeg-transit-safety-policing-aleem-chaudhary-atu-1505-bronwyn-dobchuk-land-uwinnipeg Transit cops or free transit? http://rankandfile.ca/transit-cops-or-free-transit/ And as always, if you appreciate the show, consider chipping in a few bucks a month to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rfradioprairie And if you are part of a union or group who wants to help rebuild labour journalism, consider making a group donation through PayPal here: https://ckuw.ca/RFRadioPrairie/ Twitter: @RFRadioPrairie Email: RFRadioPrairie@gmail.com Facebook.com/RankandFileRadioPrairie

The mantra “You are pure potential,” from his improv mentor, Dr. Martin de Maat, motivates Chris Hartman in his work against discrimination. Hartman’s work as an activist in the LGBT community has helped stop anti-fairness legislation, and change the conversation. Hartman served as the Philadelphia director of the Democratic National Committee’s open-air grassroots fundraising effort for the 2004 Presidential Election. In 2008, he served as campaign press secretary to Congressman John Yarmuth. Hartman also served as an AmeriCorps VISTA member. Hartman is the first director of Louisville’s 20-year-old Fairness Campaign and a steering committee member of the Kentucky statewide Fairness Coalition. He also founded and produced Project Improv, improvisational theatre troupes located in both St. Louis and Louisville.

In this episode we talk about Gov. Bevin's proposed prayer walks to address crime in the west end, the proposal of a safety buffer zone at the EMW Women's Surgical Center -- the final operating abortion clinic in Kentucky, and, in recognition of Pride Month, the issues of the LGBTQ community and how we can support them. Relevant Links: The buffer zone http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/metro-government/2017/06/13/aclu-advises-metro-council-create-buffer-zone-outside-abortion-clinic/391160001/ http://www.wdrb.com/story/35668f428/local-pastor-tells-metro-council-he-will-not-obey-a-safety-zone-outside-abortion-clinic Reactions to the Governor's prayer walk plan http://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/contributors/2017/06/02/yes-im-embarrassed-christianity-joe-phelps/364928001/ http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2017/06/01/gov-matt-bevin-meet-religious-leaders-family-members-murder-victims-thursday/360136001/ The Fairness Campaign http://www.fairness.org/ The 2017 Kentucky Freethought Convention http://www.kyfreethoughtconvention.org Louisville Atheists and Freethinkers http://www.louisvilleatheists.com            

When we on #TeamStrangeFruit heard about the shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando last Sunday morning, we reached out to each other. Throughout that day, we reached out to our community, our friends at the Fairness Campaign, and our counterparts across the river at Jeffersonville Pride, and helped create the beautiful vigil on the Big Four Bridge. In the week that's followed, we find ourselves reaching out to the people in our lives who are wise, and who maintain their ability to love in the face of hate and violence. One of those folks is Reverend Alvin Herring, friend to the show and LGBTQ ally (and the officiant of Kaila and Missy's wedding, earlier this year!). It's been a week since the shooting. Life goes on, but nothing feels normal, and maybe it never will again - at least not like it was before. So instead of recording a regular episode, we just brought Reverend Al into the studio, and he and Kaila had a conversation about faith, hate, love, recovery, and support. This week we bring you that conversation, and we hope it is as healing for you as it was for us. Thanks for listening, and we'll be back with a regular show next week.

The Kentucky General Assembly just wrapped up its 2015 session, and some LGBTQ-related bills were under consideration. Chris Hartman from the Fairness Campaign joins us this week to talk about the proposed legislation—what passed, and what didn't. Hartman also fills us in on a Fairness vote in the Bardstown, KY city council (pictured). The city council opted not to add gender identity and sexual orientation protections to the city-county human rights ordinance. And you may have seen a Buzzfeed article last week about Louisville murder victim Sherman Edwards, and whether the LMPD is trying to cover up Edwards' identity as a trans woman. Chris Hartman has seen the court records and says, while police statements may have been insensitive to trans issues, the truth about Edwards' identity and the motivation for the crime is not so clear cut. And in our Juicy Fruit segment, we address the racist chant that got Sigma Alpha Epsilon ejected from the University of Oklahoma, and how a morning show panel blamed the incident on hip hop music. In a development that happened after we taped the show, the fraternity is now considering suing the university for its dismissal.

Keith Brooks was waiting for a bus while on traveling in Oslo, Norway, when he was approached by two men who asked if he is gay. When he said yes, the men began to beat him, and a third man hit him with a bottle, cutting his face and head. Keith is a friend to the show, and our colleague at the Fairness Campaign. He joined us to describe what happened, and the aftermath—both legal and emotional. You can keep up with Keith and this story (and his many other travel adventures) on twitter at @keithbrooks. [Note: This interview is via Skype from Stockholm, Sweden, so please pardon our occasional audio glitches!] Coverage of the incident on Towleroad (warning: there's a photo of Keith's injury at the link): http://www.towleroad.com/2014/07/gay-man-attacked-with-glass-bottle-in-oslo-after-being-asked-if-he-is-gay.html

Miserable summer camp experiences are a staple in sitcoms and movies, where letters to home complain of mosquitos, inedible food, and obnoxious roommates. But for LGBTQ kids, the reality is often a lot less funny, and camp can be a scary place if you've been singled out as different.  So teaming up with GLSENand with support from NBA Cares, friends to the show Darnell Moore and Wade Davis are spearheading a brand new basketball camp this year—one designed for LGBTQ kids and their allies. The camp is free and features a whole roster of NBA stars dropping by. It's called YOU Belong: LGBTQA Youth Sports and Leadership Initiative, and Darnell took a few minutes on the eve of the camp's opening to tell us how it came about. While we had him on the phone, we also spoke about his article in this month's issue of The Advocate. They focused their entire July issue on LGBTQ people of color, and Darnell's article related some of his experiences of being 'too gay' in black spaces and 'too black' in gay spaces.  In our main interview this week, we meet activist and author Chris Crass. His new book is called Toward Collective Liberation: Anti-Racist Organizing, Feminist Praxis, and Movement Building Strategy, and it features an interview with someone whose name is very familiar to Louisville's social justice community: Carla Wallace. In case you're new to town, Carla is a long-time activist, co-founder of the Fairness Campaign, and founder of Showing Up for Racial Justice. Carla told us of a time when LGBTQ activists in Louisville threatened to stop contributing to the campaign if any of the money was used in anti-racism efforts. We've come a long way since then, but our chat with Carla and Chris shows that we also have a long way to go. Chris Crass is in town this Sunday to celebrate the book's release. He and Carla had so many eye-opening things to say, we decided to split the interview into two parts; join us next week to hear the rest. What's juiciest in Louisville this week is the ongoing competition for national Entertainer of the Year. In the spirit of the event, Dr. Story offers etiquette tips for drag shows (hint: tipping=life).

It continues to shock me that in a group of oppressed people (like the transgender community) how much there is oppression/pre-judgment/racism in our community.  You would think a person that has been pre-judged simply for how they dress would be a little more understanding about people being pre-judged on the color of their skin.  Well, this show is going to open some eyes (if we have open ears and hearts) about the race issues in and about the transgender community.  I will have two guests that are good friends of mine that will offer a perspective on this topic that might be a little direct and maybe even difficult for some to hear but that is needed.  Jaison Gardner and Monica Roberts join me for this very important topic.  Jaison is a community activist and organizer in the Louisville area and a board member of the Fairness Campaign  along with a co-founder and President of the Derby City Black Pride Organization.  Monica Roberts is our other vrey special guest.  She is a trans human rights advocate and blogger.   Many of you might know her blog, "TransGriot" Blog.  Monica is also involved in activist work in the Houston, TX area.  Listeners can call in live during the show.  Thanks!

The first segment will be Alana Montgomery giving us information on the upcoming Sienna Pageant and some news from Fairness Campaign. The second segment will be a surprise guest that has been a local transactivist for many years. Details on the show and other shows can be found at www.prismdirection.com.

I will host a Prism Direction Radio Show at the Fairness Campaign Booth at the Kentucky State Fair. The plan is to get some people as they pass by to ask them some questions that apply the the TG lifestyle. I am not sure I will be able to pull it off but I will give it a try. So, I hope you can join us. More info at www.prismdirection.com.

Alana is a transwoman in the city of Louisville that has been very active as a peformer with a lot of crowns, as an activist for many TG rights with Sienna and the Fairness Campaign and has a really amazing story as someone that transitioned in HS. She can be outspoken but Alana has her heart in the right place and gives a lot of time and effort to fight for things she believes strongly in. I hope you join us for what should be a very good show. You can find more information on our show, on Prism Direction or about Alana at www.prismdirection.com.

Chris Hartman will be our guest for this Holly @ Knight show. Chris is the Director of the Fairness Campaign. Fairness Campaign website is at www.fairness.org. More information on the interview is on the Prism Direction website at: