In previous episodes, we discussed the origins of Pride and the importance of continuing to stand up for equality. However, members of the LGBTQ+ community debate the meaning, purpose, and execution of modern-day Pride celebrations, which highlights the lack of diversity within mainstream events.

In this episode, Tyrell Brown, Executive Director of the radical social justice organization Galaei, joins us to discuss the importance of intersectionality and the ongoing work needed to ensure that Pride truly reflects the diversity of our community.

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• Listen to Episode 08. Finding Your Community
• Listen to Episode 09. Corporate Greed & Rainbow Capitalism

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• Learn More About Tyrell Brown
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• Learn More About Galaei
• Learn More About Philly Pride 365
• Follow Galaei on Instagram
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Following the Stonewall Riots, San Francisco’s Castro District gained a reputation for its relative openness and soon emerged as a gay haven. During the 1970s and 1980s, a group of predominantly white, masculine-presenting gay men gained prominence for their uniform aesthetic, characterized by closely cropped hair, well-groomed mustaches, denim attire, and a rugged, hyper-masculine appearance.

In this episode, we’re exploring the origins and characteristics of this archetype, referred to as the Castro Clone, along with some famous Clones, and how this subculture both challenged and perpetuated narrow ideals of masculinity.

Related Episodes:

• Listen to Episode 19. The Queer History of Disco
• Listen to Episode 24. Gay Villages: Won't You Be My Gaybor‪?‬
• Listen to Episode 81. Are Mustaches Gay?
• Listen to Episode 82. Gay Gym Culture
• Listen to Episode 86. Turn Off Your Code-Switching
• Listen to Episode 92. Metrosexual Madness

Additional Resources:

• Castro Clone
• Castro District, San Francisco
• The History of the Castro
• Cruisin’ with the Mustache Crew
• Arthur Evans
• How the '70s “Clone” Look Paved the Way for the Queer Clothing of Today
• The Incredibly Gay History of Manly Clothes
• Afraid You're Not Butch Enough?
• The Fabulous Sylvester: The Legend, the Music, the Seventies in San Francisco

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Healthcare promotes the wellbeing of individuals and fosters societal resilience by addressing health challenges, preventing diseases, and providing essential medical support. However, marginalized communities, such as the LGBTQ+ community, have historically encountered challenges in accessing inclusive healthcare, facing discrimination, stigmatization, and inadequate understanding of their unique health needs.

In this episode, Max Austin, author of How Can We Be Wrong?, joins us to discuss his experiences as a nurse coming out during the early 1990s HIV/AIDS crisis and ways to advocate for more inclusive healthcare.

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