Episodes

Dean Jackson talks about what it's like to access services for people living with HIV in Tulare County. What are the barriers? How have treatments changed? What about prevention methods? Since The Source LGBT+ Center opened in May of 2016, HIV education, prevention, and services have been a top priority. Dean Jackson shares his personal story of how he combats HIV stigma with education and support to those who need it most. Support the show Queer Goggles is just one of thirty programs and servi...

After reading an article about Ruth Coker Burks and her work with AIDS patients in the '80s and '90s, Nick reached out to this modern-day saint to see if she would be interested in sharing her story with The Source. She said, "YES"!!! In this talk, she shares how her work began, about the love and loss of thousands of men, death and dying, and the importance of keeping this history alive. Silence still equals death. Support the show Queer Goggles is just one of thirty programs and services of T...

Briauna Guerrero and Karigan Wann talk to us about their nonbinary identities, pronouns, gender roles, the trans umbrella and share their experience with accessing reproductive healthcare in Visalia, CA. Support the show Queer Goggles is just one of thirty programs and services of The Source LGBT+ Center in Visalia, CA. If you like what you heard today and are interested in supporting this work, go to thesourcelgbt.org/giving to make a donation. Thank you.

This episode we talk with Max, Ace, Kristen, and Raquel about their experience accessing reproductive health in Central California. They discuss STI screenings, gender identity, as well as what it's like to hear, "no news is good news" when waiting for your results. Finally we hear from them about their favorite moments in our Leadership Academy and who inspired them this year. Support the show Queer Goggles is just one of thirty programs and services of The Source LGBT+ Center in Visalia, CA. ...

Jared Rubio is an out, gay, biracial, young man with a lesbian mom. Hear all about his coming out story, his experience in Leadership Academy, and what inspires him to be a leader in his small community in Central California. Support the show Queer Goggles is just one of thirty programs and services of The Source LGBT+ Center in Visalia, CA. If you like what you heard today and are interested in supporting this work, go to thesourcelgbt.org/giving to make a donation. Thank you.

Kiki Vela joins Queer Goggles to talk about her experience with Leadership Academy, her passion and advocacy with the LGBT+ community, the importance of transgender visibility, and access to health care for trans women of color in Tulare County. Kiki is a fierce leader, drag performer, and all around awesome advocate for the community. Support the show Queer Goggles is just one of thirty programs and services of The Source LGBT+ Center in Visalia, CA. If you like what you heard today and are in...

Meet Nick Vargas and Brian Poth from The Source LGBT+ Center in Visalia, CA. Nick and Brian will discuss their work with San Joaquin Valley Health Fund, Equity on The Mall 2019, Leadership Academy, PrEP, and changing the culture, policy, and systems in rural, conservative Tulare County. Support the show Queer Goggles is just one of thirty programs and services of The Source LGBT+ Center in Visalia, CA. If you like what you heard today and are interested in supporting this work, go to thesourcel...