5. Acting Out

Acting Out shows the history of Texan activism in the Oak Lawn Neighborhood. This episode discusses the history of HIV/AIDS in Dallas, the “Gay Robin Hood,” and prominent activists in the queer community.

Select Sources for this Episode:

Conversation/interview between Chance West, Louise Young, and Don Baker on DGPC

Dick Peeples Interview with Dr Phelps

Outrageous Oral, Volume 1: Don Maison

Pride in Dallas: A Brief look at Dallas LGBTQ History

Queering the Lone Star State Episodes 5 and 6

AIDS Services of Dallas

AIDS Services Dallas turns 30, Dallas Voice

Affidavit of Irvin Riddle

Embezzlement Imperils AIDS Home, New York Times

The Dallas Cowboy Behind the Real ‘Buyers Club’, NPR

Parkland's new AIDS clinic chief undaunted by problems, Dallas Morning News

Cece Cox outrageous oral

Cece Cox facebook video

Cece Cox info

Brandon Murray youtube video 1

Betty King oral history interview