About this episode
The episode discusses the history and significance of the Gay Games, an inclusive alternative to the Olympics that began in 1982.
The first Gay Games took place in 1982, an inclusive answer to the Olympics. It was a place of activism and community that has grown and changed over the years. Anney and Samantha run down some of the history and performances of the Gay Games, and why it matters.
People in this episode
Hosts: Anney, Samantha
Topics covered
- Gay Games
- activism
- community
- history
- Olympics
- inclusivity
Keywords
- Gay Games
- 1982
- activism
- community
- Olympics
- inclusivity
- history
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