Episode 79: Living Out Loud: Queer Visibility in Action

About this episode

A conversation about queer joy, representation, and the fight for LGBTQ+ equity featuring dynamic guests.

Summary In this episode of "Gathering Ground," host Mary Morten sits down with three dynamic guests (Anna DeShawn, Victor Salvo, and Haven Crawley) for a powerful conversation about queer joy, representation, and the enduring fight for LGBTQ+ equity. From grassroots media to public art, the stories shared in this episode remind us that history, creativity, and visibility are all tools for liberation. Episode Highlights - Anna DeShawn on building a Black queer media ecosystem through E3 Radio and Queer News - Victor Salvo on the creation of the Legacy Walk and why public memory matters - Haven Crawley on performing queer narratives and making space for youth expression Links and Resources - E3 Radio: https://e3radio.fm/ - Queer News Podcast: https://e3radio.fm/queer-news/ - Legacy Walk: https://legacyprojectchicago.org/legacy-walk If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to Gathering Ground and leave us a review! Follow Morten Group, LLC on Instagram @mortengroup for more updates.

People in this episode

Host: Mary Morten

Guests: Anna DeShawn, Victor Salvo, Haven Crawley

Topics covered

• queer visibility
• LGBTQ+ equity
• media
• public art
• youth expression

Keywords

• grassroots media
• public memory
• queer narratives

Mentioned in this episode

Products: E3 Radio, Queer News Podcast, Legacy Walk

Books & works: Living Out Loud: Queer Visibility in Action, Gathering Ground

More episodes of Gathering Ground

• Episode 87: Thriving Out Loud - The GenderCool Project · May 14, 2026 · 1h 6m
• Episode 86: The Power of Survivors: Art, Advocacy and the Fight to End Gender-based Violence · April 23, 2026 · 1h 3m
• Episode 85: Leading from the Inside Out: Rockwood Leadership Institute at 25 · March 26, 2026 · 1h 4m
• Episode 84: Funding Justice: Community Power and the Future of Philanthropy · March 12, 2026 · 1h 18m
• Episode 83: Burn It Down or Build It Better? Reckoning with Power in the Nonprofit Sector · February 20, 2026 · 1h 9m
• Episode 82: State by State: The Ongoing Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights · January 29, 2026 · 1h 0m