03: Dr. Ronni Sanlo

My guest, Ronni Sanlo, is a recognized authority in LGBT activism and higher education. She is known for her writing, both on the academic and personal levels. When she came out Anita Bryant was at the height of her political career. Against the odds, Ronni made a significant contribution to equality and creating supportive environments for LGBT students in higher education. In this interview, we talk about the programs that are offered to LGBTQ students. This is a new area to many listeners. These services weren't a consideration, for us, during their college experience. Ronni also talks about her current projects. While "officially" she could be considered retired, she lives a full life . Her schedule includes: writing, consulting, speaking and publishing. Below you will find the links to resources mentioned in the podcast. Ronni's books and documentary: The Solider, the Avatar and the Holocaust, and The Purple Golf Cart, The Misadventures of a Lesbian Grandma, can be found at ronnisanlo.com Help with self-publishing, can be found at Purpledistinctions.com. A list of LGBT books, and their writers, she has helped to self-publish are at: http://purpledistinctions.com/published_books.html *Here is a special link for you! Enjoy her interview for her documentary, "A Letter For Anita" for the Tel Aviv Film Festival. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru3VKACa6AI. It was one of my favorite resources for this interview. The Silver Thread Celebration, January 12th-16th, in Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Ronni Sanlo will be presenting her workshop on writing your memoir. This program has practical ways to get to started on writing your own story. This is a gathering for lesbians over the age of 50, their friends and the women who love them. Lesbians gather from around the country for speakers, seminars and nightlife on the Florida beach. It's a great time to regenerate with a group of lesbians. Registration and program information can be found at: silverthreadscelebration.org/. This an incredible 5 days for seminars, rest and relaxation!!!