Credits

Over the course of researching and producing this multimedia series, I have been privileged and honored to meet many remarkable people from around the country. Their wisdom, knowledge, and heartbreaking stories of antigay violence have left me breathless, in awe; sometimes frustrated and frightened, often in tears.

For the scholars and experts who have shared their enormous depth of knowledge, your words educate and inform. Your insights will change how we view and understand sexual orientation and gender, and offer a deeper understanding of the cultural behaviors and attitudes that drive antigay hate.

For the victims, survivors, families and friends impacted by antigay hate violence, retelling your personal and tragic stories embodies true courage. These narratives and intimate portraits are windows into the harsh realities of life for the LGBT people, their families, and their allies. They are gifts to us all.

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The Voices in the Series

Laramie, Wyoming	Judy Shepard, Dave O’Malley, Jim Osborn, Beth Loffreda
Manhattan	The Tectonic Theater Project: - The Laramie Project - Greg Pierotti, Kelli Simpkins, and Mercedes Herrero
Washington D.C.	Franklin Kameny, Edward Alwood
Minnesota	The Aaberg Family: Tammy, Shawn, Andrew, Justin, and Anthony. Jefferson Fietek, Daniel Reidenberg, Sam Wolfe, Brittany Geldert, Erica Hoops, Justin Anderson, and Kyrstin Schuette
Chicago	Daniel Hauff, David Hewitt, Joe Grissom, Ron Clewer, and Terry Wiegel
New York City	Dr. George Weinberg, Michael Kimmel, Chai Jindasurat, and Shelby Chestnut
California	Gregory Herek, Professor of Psychology at the University of California – Davis.
Iowa	The Wahls Family: Zach, Terry, Jackie, and Zebby. Dr. Harry Brod