LGBTQ+

Illinois Eagle publisher and editor, Tom Wray, joins Community Voices to discuss coverage of the central Illinois LGBTQ+ community.

LeAnne Withrow is a transgender woman and a retired Illinois National Guard staff sergeant. She is also the acting communications director of SPARTA, an organization dedicated to creating a supportive community for trans individuals in the military as well as advocating for inclusive military policy. She sat down with co-host Logan Bricker to discuss her time in the military as well as her experiences and struggles as a trans woman in the armed forces.

The Coalition of Rainbow Alliances (CORAL) is preparing for its annual Ritz gala. Vice President Brian Sylvester and Event Coordinator Bert Morton spoke to Community Voices about how the organization collaborates with others in the community and their appreciation for the support surrounding their upcoming event.

Mahogany and Deanna Knight are local drag queens. They spoke to Community Voices about their upcoming shows titled Drag Queen Bingo and The Knight Family Christmas Show. They also explained what it means to be in the Knight family and gave insight into the behind-the-scenes of female impersonation.

Mary Keldermans is a bishop within the Holy Family Inclusive Catholic Community. She was ordained by the Roman Catholic Women Priests of Great Waters Region, and she spoke to Community Voices about her reason for pursuing leadership in the Catholic faith. She also shared why welcoming people from all backgrounds, especially those from the LGBTQ+ community, is important to her and the inclusive Catholic community she leads.

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