Joyously Free!: Producing a Publication Called “The L Word” Requires Courage and Faith

Joyously Free! Host Joanie Lindenmeyer welcomes Sue Hilton, editor of The L Word, a long-running Humboldt County lesbian community newsletter founded in 1988. Hilton recounts facing workplace discrimination after coming out in the 1970s and describes how community solidarity helped reverse wrongful treatment. Reflecting on decades of LGBTQ+ advocacy, she underscores The L Word’s evolving role in bridging generations, supporting marginalized groups, and fostering unity. Hilton highlights active listening, courage, and mutual understanding as essential for sustaining diverse communities.

Host: Joanie Lindenmeyer; Producer: Joanie Lindenmeyer

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