Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive Season 10: Episode 4: Randy Boyd
Mar 17, 2022
Randy Boyd, a gay, HIV-positive writer, challenges stereotypes about Black people, gay people, and people living with HIV. He discusses his journey of self-discovery as a gay man, his encounters with conversations about homosexuality, and coming to terms with his identity. Boyd also shares his experience of finding out he was HIV positive, dealing with stigma, and making life-altering changes. He recounts a life-changing encounter with Harry Hay and explores his literary contributions.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Growing Up in Indianapolis and First Encounters with Gay People
01:51 • 2min
Self-Discovery and Coming to Terms with Identity
04:05 • 7min
Journey of Coming Out and Confronting HIV Risk
11:22 • 9min
Encounter with a Historical Figure and Randy Boyd's Impact
20:19 • 3min