Sonya Jaquez Lewis has been active in LGBT and political issues for many years.  In this interview, she shares her perspective on the challenges we've faced and looks to the future.  Some of her involvement have included: Co-hosting the Creating Change Conference in Denver, CO, President of the Board for Boulder Pride (now Out Boulder), Delegate to the Democratic National Convention for the last three elections,  and  The Compete Diversity 2016 Female Athlete of the  Year Award.  With our new political climate, we need to stand strong.  Listen to this interview for a look back to our wins and a strategy for the future. The left photo, Sonya and her partner Allison (right), celebrate her win at the Compete Diversity Awards.  The right photo:  Connie Waldman, Publisher of Compete Magazine and Sonya Jaquez Lewis, 2016 Female Athelete of the Year. If you enjoy the Lesbian Story Project, please  subscribe to the podcast on I-tunes, Stitcher and Google Groups.  Help get the word out by leaving a rating and a review on i-Tunes.

Mary Kristofek, author of Melody's Battle:  A young woman's struggle and surrender to dementia, is the guest for episode #10.  Mary wrote this book as a part of her healing after Melody's death.  It can serve as a resource for others facing the death of a loved one.  You can access her book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=node%3D154606011&field-keywords=mary+kristofek  It is available in both Kindle and soft bound books.