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How This LGBTQ+ Bowling League Has Saved Lives for Decades

Season 1 Episode 2 | 9m 18s

Homophobia is rampant in sports, but that has not stopped the LGBTQ+ community from competing. For decades, the Buffalo Historical Bowling League has been a striking example of a brave space where one’s own sexual and gender identity is not a barrier. Devin-Norelle meets with the team and explores how sports can be a game-changer for LGBTQ+ mental health.

Aired: 06/05/23
Funding for BRAVE SPACES is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Extras
Two dynamic faith leaders share their efforts to create Queer-affirming religious spaces.
Toronto filmmaker, Lulu Wei, documents Queer Asian joy at a Dim Sum drag brunch.
Gay fathers Rob and Rahsaan create an online community supporting other gay families.
Devin-Norelle explores the Queer Black & Latino ballroom culture in Buffalo, New York.
Discover Lesbians Who Tech & Allies and how the Queer community can confront bias in AI.
Lyla Harrod, a sober, transgender woman, heals by hiking the country’s longest trails.
In the face of censorship and bans against LGBTQ+ stories stands a courageous book club.
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Toronto filmmaker, Lulu Wei, documents Queer Asian joy at a Dim Sum drag brunch.
Gay fathers Rob and Rahsaan create an online community supporting other gay families.
Devin-Norelle explores the Queer Black & Latino ballroom culture in Buffalo, New York.
Discover Lesbians Who Tech & Allies and how the Queer community can confront bias in AI.
Lyla Harrod, a sober, transgender woman, heals by hiking the country’s longest trails.
In the face of censorship and bans against LGBTQ+ stories stands a courageous book club.