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Description
In this interview Ypsi native Kenneth Curtis shares their experiences with Ypsi Pride, the first of which they attended in 2017. Curtis's first Ypsi Pride inspired them to start a GSA [Gay-Straight Alliance] at their high school, and later opened the door for them to join the Ypsi Pride board in 2021. They explain the difficulties of throwing Pride during pandemic, the importance of community spaces, and the hopes that Ypsi Pride will continue to grow and improve.
Interview Date
7-10-2023
Digital Media File Type
.mp3
Keywords
Ypsi Pride, Eastern Michigan University Archives, Ypsilanti, LGBTQ+, Queer Oral History, community
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Recommended Citation
Hacanyan, Kat, "Kenneth Curtis, Oral History Interview, 2023" (2023). Oral Histories. 256.
https://commons.emich.edu/oral_histories/256