Gathering Ground

Mary F. Morten

Join consultant, filmmaker and activist Mary F. Morten as she delves into what it’s like to operate within and outside of the nonprofit landscape. Along with her special guests, Mary answers questions from listeners and covers topics including racial and gender equity, and the experiences of people of color in leadership development and the nonprofit workforce.

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Gathering Ground

Episodes (82)

Jan 29th Episode 82: State by State: The Ongoing Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights
Jan 14th Episode 81: Who Gets to Stay: Land, Memory, and Belonging in a Changing City
Dec 22, 2025 Episode 80: Best of 2025: Stories of Care, Creativity, and Collective Power

Gathering Ground

Jan 29, 2026
1¼ hours
111 MB

In this episode of "Gathering Ground," Mary sits down with three powerhouse advocates — Dr. Latonya Penny, Cathy Renna, and Illinois State Rep. Kelly Cassidy — for a timely conversation about what LGBTQ+ rights look like across the U.S. From legislative battles to grassroots resistance, the episode traces the highs, the heartbreaks, and the hope fueling this moment. Guests reflect on the real-life impact of policy wins and setbacks, the resilience of LGBTQ+ communities in the South, and the growing need for coalitions that center intersectionality, joy, and long-term strategy. Episode Highlights: - Dr. Penny on h...

Gathering Ground

Episode 82: State by State: The Ongoing Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights

Mary F. Morten

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