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| master_duration | 24:12 |
| master_sample_rate | 44.1 kHz |
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| media_reference | 000987 |
| media_source | Brianna Ball |
| copyright_position | In copyright |
| copyright_ownership | Brianna Ball |
| copyright_ownership_note | Produced on the community radio station Radio Hawkes Bay |
| submitted_to_nlnz | 23-05-2024 |
| public_url | https://www.pridenz.com/the_rainbow_perspective_georgina_beyer.html |
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| production_date | 06-01-2023 |
| production_day | 06 |
| production_month | 01 |
| production_year | 2023 |
| recording_type | Interview |
| series | Georgina Beyer |
| sub_series | |
| title | The Rainbow Perspective - Georgina Beyer |
| description | This is one of the last radio interviews with Georgina Beyer before her death on 6 March 2023. Georgina talks to Brianna Ball, producer of The Rainbow Perspective, a community radio programme broadcast on Radio Hawkes Bay. The series was awarded a Diversity Award in 2022. A special thanks to Brianna and Radio Hawkes Bay for allowing this programme to be shared. |
| summary_computer_generated | Georgina Beyer, a pioneering figure in the transgender and wider LGBTQ+ community, delves into a deep and wide-ranging discussion about the evolution of LGBTQ+ rights, societal changes, and the personal journey of transgender individuals. Recorded on 6th January 2023, this interview stands as one of Beyer's last public reflections before their passing on 6th March 2023, offering a poignant look at their legacy and the ongoing struggles and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community. Beyer's narrative is one of resilience, change, and the importance of unity within the LGBTQ+ community and society at large. She emphasizes the fragility of the liberties that the community enjoys today, noting how quickly societal attitudes can shift and the impact of external events like the COVID-19 pandemic and rising extremist views. Beyer's words underscore the necessity of recognizing and safeguarding the hard-won rights and freedoms that have been achieved through decades of activism and advocacy. The conversation covers from the 1970s through the 2020s, reflecting on the incremental progress made in LGBTQ+ rights, the intersectionality of identity, and the pivotal role of visible pioneers in pushing for social and legal changes. Beyer discusses her own experiences and the significant challenges she faced, including discrimination and prejudice, while also highlighting the progress made in terms of legal and social acceptance in New Zealand and beyond. A key focus of the interview is the need for intergenerational understanding and respect within the LGBTQ+ community. Beyer calls for a continuation of the activist spirit, urging younger generations to appreciate the historical context of their freedoms while also advocating for further progress. She stresses the importance of solidarity and unity in facing ongoing and new challenges, cautioning against complacency and the siloing of identities within the broader LGBTQ+ community. Beyer also touches on the personal aspect of transitioning, reflecting on the deeply individual yet universal experiences of those navigating their gender identity. She advocates for a compassionate, open-minded approach to diversity within the community, highlighting the need for mutual support and respect. The interview is not only a testament to Beyer's contributions to LGBTQ+ rights and visibility but also a call to action for current and future generations to continue the work of advocating for equality, understanding, and acceptance. It serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for rights and recognition, as well as the strength found in community and shared history. |
| interviewer | Brianna Ball |
| voices | Georgina Beyer |
| tags | trans; transgender; 1970s; 2020s; activism; conservative; COVID-19 (coronavirus); equality; homosexual law reform; Member of Parliament; politics; Aotearoa New Zealand; Carterton; Carterton District; Hawkes Bay; Wairarapa; Radio Hawkes Bay; Georgie Girl (2001); Homosexual Law Reform Act (1986); Big Teds; Brianna Ball; Carmen Rupe; Chrissy Witoko; Georgina Beyer; Sonja Davies |
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| location_name | Radio Hawkes Bay |
| location | 6/302 Hastings Street North |
| broader_location | Hastings |
| location_lat | -39.642753953589114 |
| location_long | 176.84852233863802 |
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