Cuba has authorized
Sex-Change Operations for Transsexual citizens.
KBOO’s Jacob Anderson-Minshall has more on the
story.
The Associated Press reported Monday that Cuba has
official authorized gender-reassignment operations and will offer them free to
qualifying citizens.
The move—one of the latest
in a series of changes implemented by President Raul Castro since he succeeded
his elder brother, Fidel—puts Cuba above any US state in providing affordable
access to gender reassignment surgery.
KBOO Archive recordings: 40 years of radio-activism
In celebration of KBOO's 40th anniversary, we bring you recordings from the KBOO archives - dating back to 1968. Each weeknight at 6:00 - 7:00 pm from June 16th - 20th, we'll play some of these historic, rarely heard recordings.
Gay Pride highlights featuring audio from different events
To wrap up Gay Pride month, tonight's show features audio from multiple Pride events in Portland, including highlights from the trans prom, SMYRC's queer youth prom, and the Queer Youth Awards. All of these events happened at your local queer community center, also known as the Q Center.
Host Cecil Prescod speaks with Jeana
Frazzini, executive director of Basic Rights Oregon. Tuesday is the first day gay-marriage licenses can be issued in California. They'll discuss same-sex marriage in California and beyond. They will also get an update from a representative of Equality California.