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This award-winning show features stories of 2 queer kids abandoned by their parents to the streets. Dmae Roberts profiles the life of Miracle, a young, black lesbian living on the streets of Portland, Oregon, and her bumpy road to recovery. Then David Gilmore introduces us to Kevyn, a counselor to HIV+ homeless gay men in Phoenix, Arizona.
2003 Siegenthaler/National Lesbian & Gay Journalist Association (NLGJA) Excellence in Journalism Award for "Out on the Streets"
2004 Silver Reel for "Out on the Streets" National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB)
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Piece Description
This award-winning show features stories of 2 queer kids abandoned by their parents to the streets. Dmae Roberts profiles the life of Miracle, a young, black lesbian living on the streets of Portland, Oregon, and her bumpy road to recovery. Then David Gilmore introduces us to Kevyn, a counselor to HIV+ homeless gay men in Phoenix, Arizona. 2003 Siegenthaler/National Lesbian & Gay Journalist Association (NLGJA) Excellence in Journalism Award for "Out on the Streets" 2004 Silver Reel for "Out on the Streets" National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB)
Broadcast History
This show, in a slightly modified form, was originally distributed by PRI in May of 2003.
Dmae Roberts offers Miracle on the Streets, part of this show at http://www.prx.org/pieces/1466.
Timing and Cues
at or near 26:30 - 30-second station break
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Arvid Hokanson
Posted on June 07, 2006 at 01:24 PM | Permalink
Review of Out on the Streets
A great job by both producers. They did a great job letting the characters tell the story. The tape told much of the story - and what great tape it is. I enjoyed hearing the first person accounts and exposing me to stories of life on the street. It was disturbing to hear, but necessary, and shows the strength of public radio.
Use this in your showcase slot or as a holiday special. You could play it during the day or the evening.