In this episode Joe Walsh talks to his life long best friend Mark Nesbitt, Mark is a top stylist and salon owner in Belfast City Centre, He takes us in a trip down memory lane from Belfast's first pride in a double decker bus in 1991 and revisits the top gay spots including the Crow's Nest, the Parliament bar and lots more. Trigger warning: viewers may find some topics discussed triggering as we cover the troubles and sexual abuse.The LGBTQIA+ Heritage Project is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. License: This video is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

Part 2 of Joe Walsh’s conversation with Greg R. Baird delves deeper into the current climate surrounding DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) in the United States, and how shifting national attitudes are affecting LGBTQIA+ communities. Greg also reflects on the profound and enduring impact of Matthew Shepard’s murder, a tragedy that shook the nation and continues to shape conversations around hate crime legislation and LGBTQ+ safety.

Content Warning: This episode includes references to homophobic violence and murder. Listener discretion is advised.

Despite the difficult themes discussed, the episode concludes with a message of hope, resilience, and determination for the future of LGBTQIA+ rights and community action.

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In this episode, Joe Walsh sits down with Greg R. Baird, a Chicago-based global lecturer renowned for his work in LGBTQIA+ civil rights, allyship, and community engagement.

Part 1 dives into Greg’s powerful personal journey—beginning with his coming-out story and the spark that ignited his lifelong commitment to LGBTQ+ activism during his university years. Greg also reflects on his involvement in two deeply significant documentary projects exploring the Pulse nightclub shooting and the murder of Matthew Shepard, offering insight into how these events shaped both his advocacy and the wider movement for equality.

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