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Description
In this interview Michael Faunce shares their experiences with Ypsi Pride, sharing that they attended one previously working the booth for their church, Blue Ocean. Faunce explains that the lead pastor is a lesbian so they feel very welcomed there, and in the larger Ypsi community in general. They explain that while Pride helps increase tolerance towards queer people they hope one day labels won't matter and people can just be accepted as they are.
Interview Date
6-2-2023
Keywords
Ypsi Pride, Eastern Michigan University Archives, Ypsilanti, LGBTQ+, allies, community
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Recommended Citation
Ridley, Akaiia, "Michael Faunce, Oral History Interview, 2023" (2023). Oral Histories. 261.
https://commons.emich.edu/oral_histories/261