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| − | <p>LGBTQ individuals | + | <p>There is quite a list of popular LGBTQ radio hosts around the world. These individuals host cultural, political, social, sports, community, and game shows. They appear on national radio networks, local community stations, or are syndicated to independent radio stations and networks. Some shows appear on networks which are dedicated solely to LGBTQ content, while others appear on diverse stations and networks.</p> |
| − | <p> | + | <p>There is a wide diversity of gender identity and sexual orientation within the industry, though there is no industry association specific to the LGBTQ community to either advance the group's interest or to network and socialize.</p> |
| − | <p> | + | <p>Several of the radio shows hosted by LGBTQ individuals are rated the tops in their field. For example, [[Elvis Duran]] currently hosts the most listened to Top 40 morning show in the United States, consistently ranking #1 across a diverse multitude of demographics and top markets. Many have received the highest awards and accolades available in the radio broadcasting industry. Some have progressed their radio hosting duties to popular podcasts.</p> |
| − | <p> | + | <p>A number of popular radio hosts have used their programs to come out publicly as LGBTQ. Those who have done so have stated the tremendous support received from listeners after coming out, with only a small amount of negative feedback reported. This shows the endearing quality of the relationship between a trusted voice and communicator on the radio with their listeners. Each has argued that the process of coming out was actually part of their evolution with the media itself.</p> |
| − | <p>We have identified | + | <p>We have identified prominent LGBTQ radio hosts from Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Great Britain, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Singapore, and The United States. To read more and see the complete list, click '''[[Popular LGBTQ Radio Hosts|HERE]]'''</p> |
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]] | '''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]] | ||
Revision as of 20:22, 23 September 2019
DID YOU KNOW?
Popular LGBTQ Radio Hosts
There is quite a list of popular LGBTQ radio hosts around the world. These individuals host cultural, political, social, sports, community, and game shows. They appear on national radio networks, local community stations, or are syndicated to independent radio stations and networks. Some shows appear on networks which are dedicated solely to LGBTQ content, while others appear on diverse stations and networks.
There is a wide diversity of gender identity and sexual orientation within the industry, though there is no industry association specific to the LGBTQ community to either advance the group's interest or to network and socialize.
Several of the radio shows hosted by LGBTQ individuals are rated the tops in their field. For example, Elvis Duran currently hosts the most listened to Top 40 morning show in the United States, consistently ranking #1 across a diverse multitude of demographics and top markets. Many have received the highest awards and accolades available in the radio broadcasting industry. Some have progressed their radio hosting duties to popular podcasts.
A number of popular radio hosts have used their programs to come out publicly as LGBTQ. Those who have done so have stated the tremendous support received from listeners after coming out, with only a small amount of negative feedback reported. This shows the endearing quality of the relationship between a trusted voice and communicator on the radio with their listeners. Each has argued that the process of coming out was actually part of their evolution with the media itself.
We have identified prominent LGBTQ radio hosts from Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Great Britain, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Singapore, and The United States. To read more and see the complete list, click HERE
Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here
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A Path to Diversity: LGBTQ Participation in the Working World (Mark S. Bonham, 2017) investigates the current state of employment markets around the world for the LGBTQ community. Included is a discussion of equality in the workplace and why it is important to both the employer and employee, the wage gap, which professions are attractive to LGBTQ individuals and why, and the role of unions and government legislation. A survey of seventy five professions provides a status report for each, and seventy two biographies of influential LGBTQ professionals from around the world is included. 242 pages
Notables: 101 Global LBGTQ People Who Changed the World (Mark S. Bonham, 2015) reveals a group of select global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals whose accomplishments in their profession changed the world in some relevant way. Included are founders of various social movements, innovators in sports, leaders in business and politics, explorers and discoverers, instigators in religious movements, thinkers in philosophy, infamous villains, creators of new academic fields of study, and risk takers in the arts, culture, and entertainment worlds. 212 pages.
Champions: Biographies of Global LGBTQ Pioneers (Mark S. Bonham, 2014) reveals a group of select artists, writers, politicians, lawyers, sports figures, activists, and religious figures from around the world who have helped shape the history of the LGBTQ community. Presented in a convenient notebook format. 114 pages.
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