There are also songs that the LGBT community has welcomed anthems, songs of pride. We leave you with one. Here is Diana Ross singing her 1980 hit, “I’m Coming Out.”

I’m June Simms. Our program was written Caty Weaver and Madeline Smith, who was also the producer.

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