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Oral History Interview with Steven Atikinson, November 23, 2013

Description: Interview with Steven Atikinson, a LGBT rights activist from Keller, Texas. Atkinson discusses his childhood in Keller, growing up in a small conservative town, coming to terms with his sexuality, education at Baylor, his brief marriage, coming out, the HIV-AIDS epidemic, the Dallas Gay and Lesbian Alliance, the queer social scene in Dallas in the 1990s, discrimination, grassroots activism, direct action, lobbying, the growth of the Dallas LGBT community and resources, gay rights legislation, a… more
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Date: November 23, 2013
Creator: Graham, Celeste & Atkinson, Steven
Partner: UNT Oral History Program
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