Season 11: Episode 2: Rev. Carolyn Mobley-Bowie
Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive - November 10, 2022
- 29:10
Growing up in the segregated South, Rev. Carolyn Mobley-Bowie knew the challenge of finding an accepting place in the world—a challenge that only grew when her attraction to women came into conflict with her devotion to God. The predominantly gay Metropolitan Community Church offered refuge.Visit our episode webpage for background information, archival photos, and other resources, as well as a transcript of the episode.For exclusive Making Gay History bonus content, join our Patreon community.———
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