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Don grew up in West Denver in a Catholic household. He became an elementary school teacher. He helped create and run the first men's coming out group at the First Unitarian Society of Denver and the Gay Community Center of Colorado. He is a life long…

Donaciano was born and raised in Colorado Springs. His family lived in an area which would later be torn down for "urban renewal" to make America the Beautiful Park. He grew up seeing signs which said things like "No dogs or Mexicans allowed." He…

Gabbie talks about being a member of the Imperial Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire and growing up in Colorado

Gail Klock talks about her like in Colorado, being a teacher, and mother.

Gillian Edwards was born near Sheffield, England. As a young girl she remembered the end of the second world war, and traveling around the world as a high school student. She realized she fell in love, realized she was a lesbian after college, and…

Gregg Looker talks about his work in the International Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire, being in the military, and working in the city of Denver.

Gregg Vigil talks about finding his growing up in Colorado, the Boetcher School for the disabled, founding the acting troupe Phamily, and being gay, Latino, and differently abled.

Joe Moore talks about his life growing up in the midwest, the importance of his family and their home, coming out and moving to Denver, while also talking about meeting his husband Bob Vitalletti.

John Kelly talks about being gay in the military during the 1950s, growing up in upstate New York, nearly being discharged for being gay, and his work with American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER) and work in the hospitality industry.

John Manchaca talks about his life in Colorado, work with the International Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire, and other non-profits in Denver.