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Colorado Experience: Hidden History of Cheesman Park
Learn the history of a site that began as one of Denver’s first cemeteries and its transformation to a landmark park and safe space for the LGBTQ+ community.
Why Does "Straight" Mean Heterosexual?
Every aspect of our daily reality, whether its the words we use, the pop culture we love, the technology that get us through the day, or even the identities we give ourselves, emerge from thousands of intersecting histories. And on this show, we're going to explore them ALL! . . . Okay, maybe not ALL, but you get the idea.
Why Does "Straight" Mean Heterosexual?
Season 3 Episode 4 | 8m 7s | CC
When did we start defining sexual orientation and how did that result in "straight" becoming a synonym for "heterosexual"? Today Danielle follows the winding history of the word through medical terms, lavender linguistics, and community slang.
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