In today's episode we discuss gender roles within the Queer Community.....

• How do we define them?
• What role do they play?
• How they are changing both within the community and how are they impacting how people perceive them outside of the community.

In today's episode we chat about the importance of voting within the queer community. This episode is strictly opinion, with a bit of History with Justin sprinkled throughout. The Rainbow Hour has no official political officiation or stance --- we are focusing on the importance of voting and the impacts the LGBTQ+ community has now and in the future on the political landscape.

Show Notes:

• The American Presidency Project
• Ballotpedia
• GLAAD 2024 Voter Poll
• Drag Queen PAC
• Human Rights Campaigns - LGBTQ+ Voter Blocs

In this episode of The Rainbow Hour, we introduce you to our third co-host and team member, Justin. He shares his story of coming out in the South and we delve into topics around gay culture.

Show Notes:

• The Stonewall Reader
• A Queer History of the United States for Young People
• The Book of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changed the World

If you'd like to be a guest on the show --- to share your story or share your thoughts on a specific topic that pertains to queer culture, then sign up on our website at www.therainbowhour.com. Members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies are welcome!

In this episode Erin and Rebekah talk about the history of Pride Month --- how we got here and what it means to us now.

Show Notes:

• Out Standing: A Comedy Revolution (Netflix)
• A Secret Love (Netflix)
• The Stonewall Reader
• A Queer History of the United States for Young People
• The Book of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changed the World
• Affirmations: https://goaffirmations.org/
• Mint Hair Crafting: https://www.minthaircrafting.com/

This week I welcome my beautiful and amazing co-host, Erin Mueller, to share her story.

Erin has been out as bisexual for over 20 years and has dated multiple genders. She is from an in between generation of LGBT people; born during the AIDS epidemic but as a young adult had Glee and other popular media showing queer people in positive and accepting roles. When she was coming out, at the time there wasn’t a lot of words for fluidity other than bisexual so that is the word she chose and chooses to still identify with.

Bisexuality to Erin means:

1) her gender and

2) other genders

It has nothing to do with the gender binary in her eyes.

Erin has been married to her spouse for almost 14 years and shares two beautiful children with him. She chose a person to share her life with, not based on their gender or anything else of that nature. He is an amazing ally to the community which is appreciated- he has done so much research and tried to immerse himself as much as possible to be there for me and our friends and family who are queer as well.

Recently Erin and her spouse wrote a children’s book explaining aspects of mental health to kids. She is an avid reader and loves to be outdoors; whether on the beach, walking trails, or just simply sitting in a chair on the patio or on the grass at home.

Welcome to episode one of The Rainbow Hour. Every episode shares the story of someone's coming out journey....and this week, it's my turn. It's a little raw and personal....but it's honest. And it's a story that I hope will connect with others and give them the strength and courage to take their own journey.