Talk Of Alaska

Juneau drag queen Gigi Monroe performs at the youth Pride party on June 20, 2019. (Photo by Zoe Grueskin/KTOO) Queer and trans youth are at increased risk of homelessness across the nation. In Alaska, limited resources compound the problem, and that makes it more likely young people will become chronically homeless. How are advocates working to address the shortfalls? Listen here: HOST: Adelyn Baxter GUESTS: Julia Terry, Co-Director of Programming, Choosing Our Roots Enigma Jindra, board member & youth advocate, Choosing Our Roots Tracey Wiese, Clinic Director, Identity Health Clinic Joe Hemphill, Chief Development Officer, Covenant House LINKS & RESOURCES: Choosing Our Roots Covenant House Identity Alaska PARTICIPATE: Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast. Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org (Comments may be read on air). Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Commen