Lee Ann Bryce
This interview is with Lee Ann Bryce, who speaks to the liberating experience of coming out as lesbian and getting to live freely. Lee Ann attended seminary at Iliff School of Theology and became the youth director in an Episcopal Church in Boulder, Colorado before Lee Ann was effectively fired due to her sexual orientation. Lee Ann is known for preaching progressive theology and ensuring that safe spaces exist for people from all walks of life. Currently the Pastor at UCC in Fort Worth, Lee Ann is navigating being a religious leader during COVID, hosting most meetings through Zoom, and hoping that Zoom communications will continue after the pandemic.
Rafael Aguilar
This interview is with Rafael Aguilar, an Austin-based educator and activist. Rafael talks about their experience with the American education system as a child, which caused them to begin questioning the country’s systemic injustices. They describe how as an educator, they expose students to intersectional information and encourage them to ask questions and think critically. Rafael also shares their experiences as an activist, particularly their support of racial justice, Palestinian liberation, and homeless rights.