Pride Month on KLRN
Pride Month is celebrated annually to honor and recognize the history, visibility, and accomplishments of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) community. Throughout the month of June, tune in to KLRN for featured programming to commemorate LGBTQ+ Pride.
Check out this curated list of Pride month programs coming to KLRN 9.1 and 9.2 along with LGBTQ+-related resources for educators.
For information on becoming a Pride Month sponsor, contact Melissa May, APR at mmay@klrn.org.
Programs airing on KLRN HD 9.1
AMERICAN MASTERS “Ballerina Boys”
June 4 at 8PM and June 18 at 9PM
Watch full program on KLRN's video player
Discover Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (The Trocks), an all-male company that for 45 years has offered audiences their passion for ballet classics mixed with exuberant comedy. With every step they poke fun at their strictly-gendered art form.
Melissa Etheridge: This is M.E. Live in LA
June 5 at 11:30 p.m.
Full concert available to KLRN Passport members
Filmed in 2015, this concert special showcases one of rock’s great female icons and her band as they perform on the final night of her national “This Is M.E.” tour at the historic Orpheum in Los Angeles. The set includes new songs from her 13th studio album This Is M.E. — “Take My Number” and “A Little Bit Of Me” — as well as classic hits including “Come To My Window,” “I’m The Only One” and “Like the Way I Do” and features special guests, Delta Rae.
Becoming Johanna
June 14 at 10PM
How does it feel when your mom prays every day for you to be someone else? That's the heartbreaking struggle for Johanna, a 16-year-old transgender Latina, in this half-hour documentary.
Two Spirit Powwow
June 14 at 10:30PM
Watch full program on KLRN's video player
"Two-Spirit Powwow" shows how the San Francisco nonprofit Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) has hosted an annual queer-friendly powwow since 2012, the first and largest LGBTQI-hosted one of its kind in North America. The film tracks growth from the modest one-room inaugural dance to the huge events now conducted at a massive venue. When traditional conservative powwow protocol conflicts with queer-positive identity, the two-spirit powwow changes up the rules.
Prideland
June 15 at 8PM
Watch the full episode on KLRN’s video player
Follow queer actor Dyllon Burnside on a journey across the South to meet diverse members of the LGBTQ+ community. From a lesbian rodeo champ in Texas to an African American mayor ally in Alabama, he discovers how LGBTQ+ Americans are finding ways to live authentically and with Pride in the modern South.
The Lavender Scare
June 15 at 10PM
Narrated by Glenn Close and featuring the voices of Cynthia Nixon, Zachary Quinto, T. R. Knight and David Hyde Pierce, THE LAVENDER SCARE tells the little-known story of an unrelenting campaign by the federal government to identify and fire employees suspected of being homosexual.
We’ll Meet Again “Coming Out”
June 16 at 10PM
Full episode available to Passport members
Join Ann Curry as those whose lives were changed by the early days of the gay rights movement reunite. Tom wants to find the childhood friend who urged him to come out, while Paul seeks a fellow student who inspired him to stand up for his beliefs.
Patient No More
June 23 at 10PM
Full episode available to Passport members
Queer women are not statistically "safe," but there are medical spaces that have been crafted so that they can be treated with the same dignity as any other patient. Patient No More explores the barriers LGBTQ+ women navigate across health care systems, and how the never-ending hunt for affirming care affects their lives.
Murder in Montrose: The Paul Broussard Legacy
June 28 at 10:30PM
In 1991, Paul Broussard, a 27 year old gay man, was murdered on the streets of Houston, sparking a deafening outcry. The crime served as a wake-up call that highlighted all of the harassment and mistreatment experienced by the LGBTQ community. Through the documentary, we explores the aftermath of this pivotal event - from civil unrest to hate crime legislation; from victim's rights to political activism, Houston and the nation would never be the same again.
Expect a Miracle
June 30 at 10:00PM
Watch full program on KLRN's video player
"Expect a Miracle: Finding Light in the Darkness of a Pandemic," is the dual story of the AIDS crisis in San Diego and Fraternity House - the only hospice in San Diego County that took patients near death to give them a safe place to die with dignity and love. The riveting film centers on a handful of everyday people who became heroes, caring for a marginalized and persecuted population in a time of heightened fear, misinformation and mass rejection from their families, society and the government.
Programs airing on KLRN World 9.2
AMERICAN MASTERS "Ballerina Boys"
June 5 at 11PM and June 18 at 9PM
Discover Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (The Trocks), an all-male company that for 45 years has offered audiences their passion for ballet classics mixed with exuberant comedy. With every step they poke fun at their strictly-gendered art form.
The Lavender Scare
June 14 at 8PM
Narrated by Glenn Close and featuring the voices of Cynthia Nixon, Zachary Quinto, T. R. Knight and David Hyde Pierce, THE LAVENDER SCARE tells the little-known story of an unrelenting campaign by the federal government to identify and fire employees suspected of being homosexual.
POV “Gospel of Eureka”
June 16 at 8:00PM
The spotlight is beaming on drag shows and a passion play in an Arkansas town. "The Gospel of Eureka" takes a personal and often comical look at negotiating differences between religion and belief through performance, political action and partnership. With verve, humor and unfailing compassion, Michael Palmieri and Donal Mosher build unexpected bridges between religious faith and sexual orientation.
AMERICAN MASTERS - Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
June 17 at 8:00PM
Watch the full episode on KLRN’s video player
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life explores the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller, as he shares intimate details of his battles with drug addiction, homophobia, and a medical establishment that accepted his work only decades after the fact.
Reel South “Outspoken”
June 19 at 10:30PM
LGBTQ+ West Virginians fight to live free from discrimination, calling us to reimagine the power and longevity of a small-town queer community. Directed by Emily Harger.
American Masters “Terrence McNally”
June 22 at 8:00PM
Playwright, librettist, scriptwriter and outspoken LGBTQ+ activist Terrence McNally long believed in the power of the arts to transform society and make a difference. The documentary Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life, lifts the curtain on the life, career and inspirations of the complicated and brilliant Emmy- and four-time Tony Award-winning writer.
POV “We Are the Radical Monarchs”
June 23 at 8:00PM
Full program available to Passport Members
Meet the Radical Monarchs, a group of young girls of color on the frontlines of social justice. Set in Oakland, California, the film documents the journey of the group as they earn badges for completing units on such subjects as LGBTQ+ ally ship, environmental preservation and disability justice. (2021 GLAAD Nominee for Outstanding Documentary)
American Masters “Holly Near”
June 29 at 8:00PM
An outspoken political activist and singer-songwriter, Holly Near’s music and life story illustrate how song can have the power to send a clarion call and influence the course of social justice – from the lesbian and women’s movements to anti-war efforts and the fight to give South American women a voice.
KLRN presents: LGBTQ&A: A Discussion with San Antonio's LGBTQ+ Community
On June 8, KLRN hosted a virtual panel discussion with members of San Antonio's LGBTQ+ Community. The discussion ranged from Non-binary identity to the importance of pronoun usage, and more! Watch the video on our Facebook page.
Pride Month Resources for Educators
Understanding LGBTQ+ Identity: A Toolkit for Educators
Understanding LGBTQ+ Identity: A Toolkit for Educators offers a series of digital media resources to help teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, and other educators understand and effectively address the complex and difficult issues faced by LGBTQ+ students.
Advice for LGBTQ+ Youth
In this video from First Person, LGBTQ+ activists, playwrights and producers give advice to young people on how to navigate coming out, advocate for themselves, find community, and love who they are.
LGBTQ+ Allies and Advocates
In this video from First Person: Classroom, Naima and Jeannine talk about the how to be an effective ally and advocate for transitioning students. Using video, discussion questions and teaching tips, learn why being an ally for LGBTQ+ students—even if you’re not perfect--helps to make you a better ally for all students. Just do your best to show up!
Building LGBTQ+-Inclusive School Communities
Clark Hamel, Kalima McKenzie-Simms, and Drew Tagliabue from PFLAG NYC discuss building LGBTQ+-Inclusive school communities and the importance of making schools safe to help all kids thrive. This video is an excerpt from the LGBTQ+ Student & Family Support During Remote Learning Webinar recorded on June 9, 2020.
Available on Passport
GREAT PERFORMANCES: k.d. lang – Landmarks Live in Concert
Watch the full episode on KLRN’s video player
Celebrate the 25th anniversary Ingénue, the critically acclaimed and GRAMMY®-award winning album by superstar singer-songwriter k.d. lang with a one-night-only performance from the magnificent Majestic Theater in downtown San Antonio, Texas.
Stonewall Uprising
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In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969 police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in the Greenwich Village section of New York City. That night the street erupted into violent protests and street demonstrations that lasted for the next three days. The Stonewall riots marked a major turning point in the modern gay civil rights movement in the United States and around the world.
