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160: The Black Menaces | Televising the Mormon Revolution

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In less than one year, five students at Brigham Young University have amassed a social media following of nearly 1,000,000 people. The group, calling themselves the Black Menaces, create videos online that have been liked and shared more than … Read the rest here

https://lattergaystories.org/episode-player/6861/theblackmenaces.mp3?dest-id=1047998

159: Kris and Kay Packer | Loving, Learning, and Living

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For the Packer’s, love and connection brought them together—and it was honesty and authenticity that helped their love and connection flourish. In this fascinating story of love and transformation, Kay and Kris share their early dating experiences—and marriage as a … Read the rest here

https://lattergaystories.org/episode-player/6453/kriskaypacker.mp3?dest-id=1047998

158: Kris Packer | From Wife to Husband: A Story of My Journey

Posted 3 years ago Tagged coming out LDS Church

Kris Packer has a long Mormon history. His father, Lynn is a Mormon historian, and Kris’ great-uncle is apostle Boyd K. Packer.

What happens when you come out to your family as a lesbian, but as life progresses, your journey … Read the rest here

https://lattergaystories.org/episode-player/6411/krispacker.mp3?dest-id=1047998

157: Kay Packer | My Lesbian Mormon Love Story

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Kaylene Packer was a very normal Mormon girl. She went to church, she prayed, and she tried to hide an important part of her identity…she was really, really into girls. Growing up Latter-day Saint, you quickly learn that there isn’t … Read the rest here

https://lattergaystories.org/episode-player/6359/kaypacker.mp3?dest-id=1047998

156: Ashley Ryan | My Story of Transition and Hope

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Ashley was born male into a Lutheran home in Texas. At a young age, Ashley knew she was different. Not having language for what that “difference” was, she navigated her journey the best she could.

It was finally an Oprah … Read the rest here

https://lattergaystories.org/episode-player/6300/ashley-ryan.mp3?dest-id=1047998

155: Kray Casper | BYU Changed My Life: My Gay Coming Out

Posted 3 years ago Tagged BYU LDS Church LGBT

Kray was a remarkably normal Mormon. He knew he was gay, but did everything in his power to deny and hide it. If you bury it, it doesn’t exist, right? He gave everything to the church, served a full-time mission, … Read the rest here

https://lattergaystories.org/episode-player/6233/kray.mp3?dest-id=1047998

154: BYU ADMINS to BYU HEALTH CLINIC: Terminate Health Services to Transgender Patients

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In a surprising move, BYU-Provo administrators dismissed three transgender clients from the BYU Clinic on 2/7/2022, and informed their student/faculty clinicians that transgender patients needed to be transferred to providers OUTSIDE of BYU. The patients were being seen at the … Read the rest here

https://lattergaystories.org/episode-player/6106/154.mp3?dest-id=1047998

153: Duane Jennings | Balancing Science and Spirituality

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From an early age, Duane felt drawn to better understanding life from two perspectives: science and spirituality. His desire for knowledge and the human understanding led him to better understand empathy and opportunity. Shortly after returning home from his Mormon … Read the rest here

https://lattergaystories.org/episode-player/5449/153-duane-jennings-balancing-science-and-spirituality.mp3?dest-id=1047998

152: Page Petrucka | Happiness Exists In Authenticity

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Page knew she was different, but Mormonism has a way of convincing you to keep those “different” feelings buried deep inside. Those feelings and natural connections can only stay hidden for so long—and eventually they blossom.

After coming out later … Read the rest here

https://lattergaystories.org/episode-player/5295/152-page-petrucka-happiness-exists-in-authenticity.mp3?dest-id=1047998

151: Cole and Kent | Our Real-Life Gay Mormon Love Story

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They’re back! Cole Rasmussen (episode 145) and Kent Carollo (episode 142) sit down together—as a couple to share their story of dating, connection, and engagement.   

Where do gay Latter-day Saints learn to date? Where do they learn how to navigate … Read the rest here

https://lattergaystories.org/episode-player/5279/coleandkent.mp3?dest-id=1047998
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In the vibrant history of island tradition, māhƫ in Native Hawaiian and Tahitian cultures are people who embody both male and female spirit, expressing a profound cultural resilience that stretches across centuries.

Unlike the rigid binaries imposed by Western frameworks, māhĆ« were historically honored as keepers of oral histories, skilled artisans of hula, and caretakers of sacred knowledge, their unique identities celebrated in ancient stories like that of HiÊ»iaka, the beloved sister of the volcano goddess Pele, who expressed a fluid essence through her divine journey in chants and legends.

These cultural stewards were integral to Hawaiian society, often serving as bridge-builders in their communities, fostering harmony through their roles in ceremonies and storytelling. The arrival of Christian missionaries in the 1800s—including Mormon missionaries who converted over 25% of the Pacific Island people. These missionaries brought waves of suppression, seeking to erase māhĆ« traditions—but their spirit proved unbreakable, carried forward through generations by those who remembered their sacred significance.

Today, māhƫ continue to shine as symbols of adaptability, with leaders like Kumu Kehaulani Lum inspiring through their mastery of dance and storytelling, preserving Hawaiian heritage while embracing modernity.

Hawaii’s progressive stance—legalizing same-sex marriage in 2013, establishing the 2022 Hawai‘i State LGBTQ+ Commission, and ensuring protections for gender identity—reflects a broader cultural shift that māhĆ« have helped shape, echoing the aloha spirit of acceptance.

As Pacific Islander Heritage Month unfolds in May, we’re reminded to embrace unity in diversity. The māhĆ« invite us to honor every voice, weaving a future in the warmth of aloha.
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Park City High School students transformed PC Hill into a vibrant symbol of resistance, wrapping the iconic 25-foot “P & C” letters in rainbow colors to protest Utah’s new ban on Pride flags in public schools (House Bill 77). This pre-dawn act of defiance, led by the school’s Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), was paired with a “Rainbow Breakfast” potluck in the parking lot, drawing about 60 students, parents, and community members.

In Utah, schools and communities often place large letters on mountainsides to symbolize local pride, school spirit, and community identity, a tradition dating back decades.

“We wanted a highly visible demonstration—something nobody could ignore,” said Edward Potts, a teacher and GSA adviser. About a dozen students and family members meticulously planned the event, hiking PC Hill four times to measure the letters and ensure they had enough weather-resistant paper. Their efforts paid off as commuters were greeted by a hillside awash in pride colors—a powerful message of inclusion.

The students’ actions come in response to Utah’s law barring Pride and other non-official flags from classrooms and government property. Undeterred, the GSA also made hundreds of rainbow pins to push the boundaries of expression while staying within legal limits. “We’re showing that our community is here and belongs,” Potts said.

The event wasn’t without risks. Potts, who faced a state investigation last year over a parent’s complaint about his curriculum, noted the fear of backlash but emphasized the overwhelming support. “Many of the most enthusiastic supporters aren’t even GSA members—they’re allies standing up for their friends,” he shared.

Virginia Solomon, president of Summit Pride Foundation, lauded the students’ courage: “These brave students give us confidence that Park City will remain a place where everyone belongs.” Summit Pride is now calling on residents and businesses to join their “Raise the Flag” campaign to keep Park City welcoming for all.

This student-driven initiative proves that love and inclusion can shine brighter than any ban.

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