http://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizonaEquality Arizona Radio seeks to change hearts and open minds about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied community through education and personal stories. Every week Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi sits down with local and national guests to enlighten the LGBT and allied community about important issues. Past topics have included: LGBT in the Mormon Community, ENDA updates, LGBT Parenting and Adoption, discussions with Emmy Award Winning director Cynthia Wade (Freeheld) and national LGBT blogger Bil Browning of the Bilerico project. enCopyright Equality Arizona Radio (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 13:30:00 GMTMon, 19 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMTEducationBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/90225d5e-1d27-4ca2-a5cf-9c5f050d6acdea-twitterlogo.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizonaEquality Arizona Radio seeks to change hearts and open minds about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied community through education and personal stories. Every week Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi sits down with local and national guests to enlighten the LGBT and allied community about important issues. Past topics have included: LGBT in the Mormon Community, ENDA updates, LGBT Parenting and Adoption, discussions with Emmy Award Winning director Cynthia Wade (Freeheld) and national LGBT blogger Bil Browning of the Bilerico project. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comeducation,lgbt,gay,equality,youth,asu,community,leaders,lesbian,lesbian gay bisexual transgenderEquality ArizonanoEquality Arizona Radio seeks to change hearts and open minds about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied community through education and personalepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/10/19/sunfishSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/10/19/sunfish/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/10/19/sunfishMon, 19 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMTSunfishGet back in the pool and back in shape with Sunfish! Listen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi sits down with Co-Founder and Coach Marty Sarussi, Treasurer Brian Douglas, and Secretary and Webmaster Jacob Palmer of Sunfish. Learn about the benefits Sunfish, an LGBT and allied master swim team, provides not only to its members but the greater community.00:30:00Equality Arizonanoswim,pool,lgbt,masters,gayGet back in the pool and back in shape with Sunfish! Listen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi sits down with Co-Founder and Coach Marty Sarussi, Treasuhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/09/14/One-Voice-Community-CenterHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/09/14/One-Voice-Community-Center/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/09/14/One-Voice-Community-CenterMon, 14 Sep 2009 20:30:00 GMTOne Voice Community Center Listen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi talks with Managing Direct Jeff Gish and Treasurer DJ McMurray of the One Voice Community Center about their transition from a virtual to physical as they prepare to open their very own community center. Learn about the value of having an LGBT friendly resource center available city residents to come and find resources as well as socialize with other members of the LGBT and allied community.00:30:00Equality Arizonanocommunity,center,resource,lgbt,one voiceListen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi talks with Managing Direct Jeff Gish and Treasurer DJ McMurray of the One Voice Community Center about their trhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/09/10/Engaging-LGBT-Youth-to-Get-Involved-in-Their-CommunityPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/09/10/Engaging-LGBT-Youth-to-Get-Involved-in-Their-Community/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/09/10/Engaging-LGBT-Youth-to-Get-Involved-in-Their-CommunityThu, 10 Sep 2009 21:30:00 GMTEngaging LGBT Youth to Get Involved in Their CommunityListen up as 1n10, an organization serving the LGBT youth of Phoenix, hosts a panel of political figures and leaders who identify as LGBT. Hear about their experiences working towards and becoming the people they are today in hopes to motive the next generation to step up and take a stand in their community.00:45:00Equality Arizonanoyouth,gay,lgbt,political,leadersListen up as 1n10, an organization serving the LGBT youth of Phoenix, hosts a panel of political figures and leaders who identify as LGBT. Hear about their expehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/07/28/Boys-R-Us-Breaking-Down-Gender-BarriersEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/07/28/Boys-R-Us-Breaking-Down-Gender-Barriers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/07/28/Boys-R-Us-Breaking-Down-Gender-BarriersTue, 28 Jul 2009 17:30:00 GMTBoys R Us: Breaking Down Gender BarriersListen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn breaks down the barriers of gender roles and stereotypes with the help of Dante and Rachel, founder and marketer of hit gender performers Boys R Us. Boys R Us will be hosting the 11th annual International Drag King Community Extravaganza in Tucson, Arizona this fall! Hear about the shifting views of gender and the affect it’s having on the LGBT community and beyond.00:30:00Equality Arizonanodrag,gender,lgbt,roles,stereotypesListen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn breaks down the barriers of gender roles and stereotypes with the help of Dante and Rachel, founder and marketer of hihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/07/22/horse-rescuePetshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/07/22/horse-rescue/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/07/22/horse-rescueWed, 22 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMTHorse RescueListen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn saddles up with founder Kimberly Meagher and volunteer coordinator Skip of the Wildhorse Ranch Rescue. Get the low down on the growing number of homeless and abandoned horses and how the LGBT community has chipped in to bail the homeless horses out.00:30:00Equality Arizonanohorse,rescue,pets,animal,abuseListen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn saddles up with founder Kimberly Meagher and volunteer coordinator Skip of the Wildhorse Ranch Rescue. Get the low dowhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/07/14/LGBT-SeniorsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/07/14/LGBT-Seniors/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/07/14/LGBT-SeniorsTue, 14 Jul 2009 21:00:00 GMTLGBT SeniorsListen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi investigates the lives of LGBT seniors with Deidra and Garen Bagdasarian of newly founded Bliss Senior Care Homes in Mesa, Arizona. Get the latest on what is changing with assisted living and the current stats on the treatment of LGBT Seniors. Also, hear what folks are saying about SAGE, Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders, a segment produced by Farm House Studios.00:30:00Equality Arizonanoseniors,sage,lgbt,assisted living,agingListen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi investigates the lives of LGBT seniors with Deidra and Garen Bagdasarian of newly founded Bliss Senior Care Homhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/07/07/lgbt-athletes-sportsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/07/07/lgbt-athletes-sports/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/07/07/lgbt-athletes-sportsTue, 07 Jul 2009 21:00:00 GMTLGBT Athletes & SportsListen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi talks with various LGBT and LGBT friendly sports teams from around the valley. Being an LGBT identified athlete makes it hard at times to participate in any mainstream sport. Hear clips from ABC News about the changing attitudes towards “out” professional athletes and the project one man has started in hopes of changing hearts and minds about LGBT teammates.00:30:00Equality Arizonanosports,athletes,professional,lgbt,outListen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi talks with various LGBT and LGBT friendly sports teams from around the valley. Being an LGBT identified athletehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/06/30/Kings-for-a-CauseEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/06/30/Kings-for-a-Cause/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/06/30/Kings-for-a-CauseTue, 30 Jun 2009 18:30:00 GMTKings for a CauseListen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn is introduced to the underground world of male impersonators, better known as drag kings, with the Emeritus Mister King of the Desert USofA Male Impersonator Anson Reign. Anson has utilized his new title to organize Kings for a Cause, a nationwide series of drag shows from troupes all over the United States to raise funds to be divided between local and national LGBT organizations.00:30:00Equality Arizonanomale impersonators,drag king,kings for a cause,fundraiser,lgbtListen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn is introduced to the underground world of male impersonators, better known as drag kings, with the Emeritus Mister Kinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/06/23/One-CommunityMarketinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/06/23/One-Community/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/06/23/One-CommunityTue, 23 Jun 2009 20:30:00 GMTOne CommunityListen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn talks with One Community co-founder Angela Hughey about the meaning of community. Find out what community members, businesses, and organizations can do to step up to the plate when it comes to helping the LGBT community.00:30:00Equality Arizonanobuilding,community,lgbt,organizations,businessesListen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn talks with One Community co-founder Angela Hughey about the meaning of community. Find out what community members, bushttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/06/16/HIVAIDS-Among-the-Latino-and-Chicano-PopulationHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/06/16/HIVAIDS-Among-the-Latino-and-Chicano-Population/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/06/16/HIVAIDS-Among-the-Latino-and-Chicano-PopulationTue, 16 Jun 2009 18:00:00 GMTHIV/AIDS Among the Latino and Chicano PopulationListen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn talks about the spread of HIV/AIDS among the Latino and Chicano population with guests RJ Shannon of the Arizona Department of Health Services and Cathy Torrez-Paddock of TERROS. Hear their stories working with the Latino, Chicano, and African American populations and their struggles to find preexisting leaders within these communities who are willing to step up and fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS.00:45:00Equality ArizonanoHIV,AIDS,latino,chicano,lgbtListen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn talks about the spread of HIV/AIDS among the Latino and Chicano population with guests RJ Shannon of the Arizona Deparhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/06/10/transgender-youthEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/06/10/transgender-youth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/06/10/transgender-youthWed, 10 Jun 2009 21:00:00 GMTTransgender YouthListen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi talks with Kim Pearson of Trans Youth Family Allies (TYFA) about their work in advocating for the rights and welfare of transgender youth.01:00:00Equality Arizonanotransgender,kids,children,tyfa,kim pearsonListen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi talks with Kim Pearson of Trans Youth Family Allies (TYFA) about their work in advocating for the rights and wehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/05/26/Financial-and-Legal-Planning-for-LGBT-FamiliesEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/05/26/Financial-and-Legal-Planning-for-LGBT-Families/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/05/26/Financial-and-Legal-Planning-for-LGBT-FamiliesTue, 26 May 2009 21:30:00 GMTFinancial and Legal Planning for LGBT FamiliesListen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi talks with Certified Financial Planner Melissa Myers and Attorney at Law Michael Tucker. Get the latest on financial and legal planning and protections for LGBT families.00:45:00Equality Arizonanofinancial,legal,planning,lgbt,familiesListen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi talks with Certified Financial Planner Melissa Myers and Attorney at Law Michael Tucker. Get the latest on finahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/05/19/Voices-of-the-DesertMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/05/19/Voices-of-the-Desert/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/05/19/Voices-of-the-DesertTue, 19 May 2009 20:30:00 GMTVoices of the DesertListen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi meets the newly out mixed chorus Voices of the Desert. Founding Artistic Director Ron Casola, Chorus President Michael Shuey, and singer and board member Sandi McCullough-Jones discuss about the music they are making as well as the outreach to those outside of the LGBT community.00:30:00Equality Arizonanolgbt,singing,chorus,non profit,arizonaListen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi meets the newly out mixed chorus Voices of the Desert. Founding Artistic Director Ron Casola, Chorus Presidenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/05/07/Sustainability-and-Environment-1Educationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/05/07/Sustainability-and-Environment-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/05/07/Sustainability-and-Environment-1Thu, 07 May 2009 20:30:00 GMTSustainability and EnvironmentListen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn talks with Colin Tetreault Master of Arts Student at Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability. Get informed about steps you can take to improve our environment and work towards a much brighter future.00:45:00Equality Arizonanoasu,environment,sustainability,school,asuListen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn talks with Colin Tetreault Master of Arts Student at Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability. Get informedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/04/30/Hate-Crimes-and-Victim-RightsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/04/30/Hate-Crimes-and-Victim-Rights/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/04/30/Hate-Crimes-and-Victim-RightsThu, 30 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMTHate Crimes and Victim RightsListen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn interviews lgbt liaison of the Phoenix Police Tambra Williams about hate crimes and victim rights here in Phoenix. Find out what the process of classifying and investigating a hate crime is like as well as the protections of lgbt victims in Phoenix.00:30:00Equality Arizonanohate crimes,victims,lesbian,gay,transgenderListen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn interviews lgbt liaison of the Phoenix Police Tambra Williams about hate crimes and victim rights here in Phoenix. Finhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/04/15/Gay-Lesbian-and-Straight-Education-NetworkEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/04/15/Gay-Lesbian-and-Straight-Education-Network/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/04/15/Gay-Lesbian-and-Straight-Education-NetworkWed, 15 Apr 2009 18:00:00 GMTGay, Lesbian, and Straight Education NetworkListen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi digs deep into the harassment and bullying faced by lgbt students with co-chair of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network of Phoenix, Matthew Heil. Hear discussions on the recent suicides of two lgbt students due to bullying and the launching of GLSEN’s new Think B4 You Speak Campaign.00:45:00Equality ArizonanoGLSEN,bullying,lgbt,eduation,schoolsListen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi digs deep into the harassment and bullying faced by lgbt students with co-chair of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straighttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/04/09/Living-with-DisabilitiesEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/04/09/Living-with-Disabilities/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/04/09/Living-with-DisabilitiesThu, 09 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMTLiving with DisabilitiesListen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn explores the world of those living with disabilities with special guests Rob Crawford, CEO of the Life Development Institute, and Wesley Perdue, Clinical Director and Owner of Evolve Counseling and Coaching. Learn about what it’s like to live life with a disability and the similarities in the fight for basic civil rights and protections within our community as well as those living with disabilities. 00:45:00Equality Arizonanolearning,disability,education,lgbt,lesbian gay bisexual transgenderListen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn explores the world of those living with disabilities with special guests Rob Crawford, CEO of the Life Development Inshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/04/02/1n10-and-the-Rebel-Yell-FestivalEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/04/02/1n10-and-the-Rebel-Yell-Festival/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/04/02/1n10-and-the-Rebel-Yell-FestivalThu, 02 Apr 2009 21:00:00 GMT1n10 and the Rebel Yell FestivalListen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn gets her Rebel Yell on with Micheal Weakley of 1n10. Learn about what’s going on with 1n10, serving the lgbtq youth of the valley, and the upcoming Rebel Yell Festival as well as an update from the first ever lgbt Casa Grande Equality March. Special thanks to Luis Garcia who was in the middle of the action for Equality Arizona Radio documenting this important event.00:30:00Equality Arizonanoyouth,equality,gay lesbian bisexual transgender,lgbt,supportListen up as guest host Meta Goforth-Zinn gets her Rebel Yell on with Micheal Weakley of 1n10. Learn about what’s going on with 1n10, serving the lgbtq youth ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/03/25/Queer-People-of-ColorEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/03/25/Queer-People-of-Color/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/03/25/Queer-People-of-ColorWed, 25 Mar 2009 20:00:00 GMTQueer People of ColorListen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi speaks with Queer People of Color: Donna McHenry of Soul Purpose AZ, Rod of Men of Libra, and Louis and Jason Green of UGIMA. Join us and learn about the experiences of Queer People of Color and the issues they face.00:45:00Equality Arizonanoqueer people of color,soul purpose az,lesbian gay bisexual transgender,lgbt,ethnicListen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi speaks with Queer People of Color: Donna McHenry of Soul Purpose AZ, Rod of Men of Libra, and Louis and Jason Ghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/03/19/Planned-Parenthood-Defender-of-Reproductive-RightsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/03/19/Planned-Parenthood-Defender-of-Reproductive-Rights/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/03/19/Planned-Parenthood-Defender-of-Reproductive-RightsThu, 19 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMTPlanned Parenthood Defender of Reproductive RightsListen up as Emmy award winning host Donna Rossi talks about the “V” word. That’s right we’re sitting down with Grassroots organizer Hillary Pinney of Planned Parenthood as she walks us through her experience with planning the 2009 V-day at ASU and the fight for reproductive rights of women everywhere. Don’t miss out on hearing about the partnership between Equality Arizona and Planned Parenthood as well as a whole lot of Vagina.00:45:00Equality Arizonanoplanned,parenthood,vagina,monologues,reproductive rightsListen up as Emmy award winning host Donna Rossi talks about the “V” word. That’s right we’re sitting down with Grassroots organizer Hillary Pinney of Planned Phttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/03/10/Public-AlliesEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/03/10/Public-Allies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/03/10/Public-AlliesTue, 10 Mar 2009 22:00:00 GMTPublic AlliesListen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi speaks with Program Director Michelle Lyons-Mayer and Program Assistant Andrea Glenn of Public Allies. Don't miss out on hearing about the experiences of Public Ally alumnae Celia Williams and the current Ally serving with Equality Arizona Milo Neild.00:45:00Equality Arizonanopublic,allies,americorps,leaders,youthListen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi speaks with Program Director Michelle Lyons-Mayer and Program Assistant Andrea Glenn of Public Allies. Don't mihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/03/04/The-Faith-InitiativeEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/03/04/The-Faith-Initiative/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/03/04/The-Faith-InitiativeWed, 04 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMTThe Faith InitiativeListen up as Emmy award winning host Donna Rossi talks with Rabbi Rafael Goldstein about his experiences with being lgbt and Jewish as well as Julie Roberts of Equality Arizona with straight ally and civil rights attorney Sophia Rawner discussing the Faith Initiative, a program aimed towards bridging the gap between the lgbt and faith community.00:45:00Equality Arizonanofaith,religion,church,homosexuality,lgbtListen up as Emmy award winning host Donna Rossi talks with Rabbi Rafael Goldstein about his experiences with being lgbt and Jewish as well as Julie Roberts ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/03/02/Radio-Wave-Sign-Off-Airdate-022809Educationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/03/02/Radio-Wave-Sign-Off-Airdate-022809/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/03/02/Radio-Wave-Sign-Off-Airdate-022809Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:30:00 GMTRadio Wave Sign Off Airdate 02.28.09Listen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi looks back at her favorite broadcasts on 1480 KPHX and lets listeners know how they can stay up to date with all that is going on with the LGBT and allied community quickly and easily from now on.00:30:00Equality Arizonanoequality,gay rights,updates,political,issuesListen up as Emmy Award winning host Donna Rossi looks back at her favorite broadcasts on 1480 KPHX and lets listeners know how they can stay up to date with alhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/01/13/Freeheld-1Filmhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/01/13/Freeheld-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/equalityarizona/2009/01/13/Freeheld-1Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:00:00 GMTFreeheldListen up as Equality Arizona Radio host Donna Rossi talks Emmy Award winnings director Cynthia Wade about her moving documentary Freeheld.00:30:00Equality Arizonanoequality,freeheld,lesbian,gay,rightsListen up as Equality Arizona Radio host Donna Rossi talks Emmy Award winnings director Cynthia Wade about her moving documentary Freeheld.