Diversity Archive Project
1985-2006

We at TCC are proud of publishing Diversity newspaper for over 25 years, making it one of the longest-running LGBT-focused newspapers in the Western United States.  Diversity News is Idaho's only newspaper written for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Ally (LGBTQIA) communities.  It covers issues and events that have an impact on LGBTQIA population, Letters to the Editor, Reader Opinions, advertising from LGBTQIA friendly businesses and a printed monthly calendar of events.  From local community events to nationwide legislative bills, Diversity Magazine has kept Idaho’s LGBTQIA community up to date with current events.

In this database you will find individual articles relating to LGBTA people and organizations over the last three decades.  We hope that you will take note that this “invisible” community has been alive and striving for equality during that time and for many years before.  If you should have difficulty reading any of the articles, they are available for viewing on microfilm in the Special Collections Department at Albertson’s Library at BSU. 

As part of our community involvement, TCC collaborates with Boise State University’s Service Learning Program.  This program offers students real-life experience in the subjects they are study, while offering the facilities involved much needed resources and support.  This archive was originated through a Service Learning Project for a group from the Spring Gender 300 class taught by Melissa Wintrow.  Students Brian Cox, Megan Lopez, Bailey McCandless, and Kelly Nielson spent many hours reviewing editions of Diversity at TCC and scanning articles into pdf format at BSU.  They also organized a campus display for the page’s launching, as well as created a FaceBook page to promote the site.  The project was facilitated by former Diversity Editor, Amy Stinnett.

It is our hope that others will add to this project in the years to come, as there are many articles that deserve public viewing that could not be included due to time and resource constraints. 

We would like to thank Alan Virta, Head of the Special Collections Department at BSU, for his assistance in this project, as well as his inspirational work in researching and promoting Idaho LGBT history.  We would also like to thank Melissa Wintrow for bringing this great group of students together for the benefit of TCC, as well as the community at large, in publishing the articles for the general public to access over the internet. 

Abby Wolford is Diversity’s Executive Editor. If you would like to know more about Diversity or wish to volunteer to help with its publication, please call 336-3870 or e-mail to editor@tccidaho.org.

 

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