Archives: Stories

John Andrews Oral History
A story of self-discovery, incredible resilience and fierce community activism.

2017 Transgender Day of Remembrance
This video is a compilation of highlights from San Mateo County’s 2017 Transgender Day of Remembrance

Lexi Shimmers
Lexi Shimmers, RN– Community Advocate, San Mateo Medical Center, Countess, SF Grand Ducal Council; she/her/hers

Scar
A collaboration between Inspire USA, BAVC’s the Factory program, San Mateo County and local youth, Inspire Yourself is a series of shorts highlighting the real stories and experiences from people in this community, and sends a broader message that applies to everyone: we can help each other get through tough times.

Neo
Neo remembers the suffering he went through due to his preference in sexual orientation. After hearing a positive message about gay men, Neo learned that is was ok to be gay and developed an organization to help others in the LGBTQ+ community so they don’t experience what he did.

Inamorato Bravado
This story describes the stigma and stereotypes related to one’s experience with their sexual orientation. It also shows self-acceptance and pride.

William
William loves people regardless of their religion, beliefs, and sexual preferences.

Why Discriminate Against LGBTQ?
Restrictions on marriage shouldn’t even be in our laws

Homophobia
Internalized homophobia gets in the way of being who you are

Considering Adoption
All the while, her and her partner just want to be loving parents to a child who needs a loving home