Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 12-16-2016
12-16-2016
Guest: Betty Hill, executive director, Persad Center
Topic: Being LGBTQ in Pittsburgh during the holidays
How Discussed: The Christmas season can be a tough time for anyone. What challenges do those people who are LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning) have around the holidays? What resources exist? How can friends and family members of people who are LGBTQ help them around the holidays, or any time of year?
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