Ever wondered what life was like for queer people before you? OITS uses oral history interviews, archival audio footage, and the papers left behind by activists and long-gone social groups to chronicle queer life in Southeastern Virginia. Listen as OITS tells the stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. OITS is brought to you by the Tidewater Queer History Project.
Out in the South
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Ever wondered what life was like for queer people before you? OITS uses oral history interviews, archival audio footage, and the papers left behind by activists and long-gone social groups to chronicle queer life in Southeastern Virginia. Listen as OITS tells the stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. OITS is brought to you by the Tidewater Queer History Project.
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April 9, 2026
S1E2 - Not Another Gay Newspaper
<p>When it published its last issue in 1998, Our Own Community Press was one of the longest running gay publications in the nation. Learn how the paper grew from a modest one page newsletter to an established, highly regarded newspaper in just a few years. Our Own united the LGBTQ community of Tidewater and provided positive visibility in the media. This is part one of a short series about Our Own and covers the early years of the paper and its impacts. </p> <p>In this episode:</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>03:07 UUGC Recap (Listen to episode 1 for the full story!)</p> <p>04:36 Our Own’s Early Days</p> <p>05:50 Why are gay publications so important?</p> <p>11:09 The humble production of Our Own</p> <p>13:39 Growing paper, growing costs</p> <p>16:50 Features of the paper</p> <p>21:05 Tensions within the paper and a preview of part 2</p> <p>21:44 Credits</p> <p>Out in the South is brought to you by the Tidewater Queer History Project, a community/academic partnership dedicated to collecting and preserving LGBTQ history in and around Hampton Roads, Virginia. Please listen, subscribe, and rate our show on your chosen podcast platform. </p> <p>For more information and to stay up to date with us, follow the Tidewater Queer History Project on Facebook or on Instagram @tidewaterqueer, or email us at </p> <p><a href="mailto:tidewaterqueerhistoryproject@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">tidewaterqueerhistoryproject@gmail.com</a>.</p>
February 24, 2026
S1E1 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
<p>Meet the group that invigorated LGBTQ+ organizing in Tidewater, Virginia. The Unitarian Universalist Gay Caucus of Norfolk formed 50 years ago in 1976, but its lasting impact on queer activism can still be felt today. Projects initiated by the UUGC include the long-running gay newspaper Our Own Community Press and the Gay Information Line, a hotline staffed by volunteers.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>02:00 Tidewater, VA and gay interactions with the military</p> <p>04:20 How the UUGC got started, the inaugural spaghetti dinner</p> <p>09:12 Our Own Community Press is born!</p> <p>11:32 UUGC social events and goings-on</p> <p>15:21 Stepping into activism</p> <p>21:33 The UUGC vs the Virginia Beach Public Library</p> <p>24:03 Tensions with the Unitarian Church</p> <p>25:55 The legacy of the UUGC</p> <p>28:34 Credits</p> <p>Out in the South is brought to you by the Tidewater Queer History Project, a community/academic partnership dedicated to collecting and preserving LGBTQ history in and around Hampton Roads, Virginia. Please listen, subscribe, and rate our show on your chosen listening platform. </p> <p>For more information and to stay up to date with us, follow the Tidewater Queer History Project on Facebook, on Instagram @tidewaterqueer, or email us at </p> <p><a href="mailto:tidewaterqueerhistoryproject@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">tidewaterqueerhistoryproject@gmail.com</a>**</p>
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