StoryCorps Shorts: A Time to Speak

About the Episode

In July 1975, TIME magazine featured Air Force Tech. Sgt. Leonard Matlovich on its cover with the headline, “I Am A Homosexual.” He was the first openly gay man to appear on the cover of a national publication. Jeff Dupre was Leonard’s friend. He came to StoryCorps with his husband David to remember this historic moment.

Aired: 06/27/25 | Expires: 09/30/28 | Runtime: 2m 57s

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