On this episode of Queer Goggles, we sit down with acclaimed photographer Aaron Jay Young to discuss his book Queen, a stunning collection of portraits featuring some of the world’s most famous drag queens. Aaron shares insights from his time as a set photographer on RuPaul’s Drag Race, his personal journey of healing, and his approach to creating spaces where his subjects feel safe, seen, and free to express their authentic selves.

Explore Aaron’s work at aaronjayyoung.com and aaronjayyoungstudio.com, follow him on instagram @aaronjayyoung, and purchase Queen at queenthebook.com.

To see the incredible work Aaron created for The Source LGBT+ Center, visit our gallery at thesourcelgbt.org/james.

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Author, artist, and actor Sean Hemeon joins Queer Goggles to share his incredible journey and discuss his upcoming memoir, The Good Little Drug Lord.

From navigating life as a gay, Mormon college student to becoming a drug-dealing informant for federal agents, Sean's story is a gripping and cautionary tale of resilience, redemption, and gratitude. In this episode, Sean opens up about his struggles with addiction, the transformative power of recovery, and the hope that fuels his creative and personal life today.

To learn more about Sean, his upcoming memoir, his art, and his acting career, visit seanhemeon.com or follow him on social media @sean_hemeon.

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Queer Goggles is just one of thirty programs and services of The Source LGBT+ Center in Visalia, CA. If you like what you heard today and are interested in supporting this work, go to thesourcelgbt.org/giving to make a donation. Thank you.

In this episode of Queer Goggles, hosted by Brian Poth, various perspectives converge on the vital importance of passing Proposition 3. The discussion includes insights from Ernesto Cuellar, the Northern California Coalition Manager for Yes on Prop 3, local military veteran Cheri Provancha, and community advocates Terry Stasio and Jim Reeves. Together, they explore efforts to remove discriminatory language from the California Constitution, the historical and ongoing challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, and the urgent need to protect and advance marriage equality for all Californians.

To find our more about Prop 3 visit yesonprop3ca.com

To view voter guides and other resources go to thesourcelgbt.org/vote


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Queer Goggles is just one of thirty programs and services of The Source LGBT+ Center in Visalia, CA. If you like what you heard today and are interested in supporting this work, go to thesourcelgbt.org/giving to make a donation. Thank you.