Ron Oden
Attack of the 50ft Chicken! with Ron Oden
Storytelling is an art and Ron Oden has mastered the craft in a way that draws you in. Ron was the first gay African American to be elected Mayor of an American city when he won in Palm Springs in 2003. He has many identities: professor, administrator, pastor, public servant. There's no doubt service to others is a theme in everything he does. You might not expect a story about an enormous chicken to be in the midst of a grand sweep of history, with Ron weaving a tale more than 150 years long in the interview, but it connects so many elements of racial injustice, speaking out, and creating a better future. Ron was recently elected to the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute’s Hall of Fame for his long history of activism and service. Don't miss this conversation!
Storytelling is an art and Ron Oden has mastered the craft in a way that draws you in. Ron was the first gay African American to be elected Mayor of an American city when he won in Palm Springs in 2003. He has many identities: professor, administrator, pastor, public servant. There's no doubt service to others is a theme in everything he does. You might not expect a story about an enormous chicken to be in the midst of a grand sweep of history, with Ron weaving a tale more than 150 years long in the interview, but it connects so many elements of racial injustice, speaking out, and creating a better future. Ron was recently elected to the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute’s Hall of Fame for his long history of activism and service. Don't miss this conversation!
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Guest Biography
Ron Oden served the residents of Palm Springs from 1995 to 2007, with nine years on the city council and culminating with four years as Mayor which made him the first African American Gay Mayor of a US City. Ron came out as gay while serving as a city council member. He’s served as a professor, pastor, educational administrator, and politician. Last year, he was elected to the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute’s Hall of Fame for his long history of community activism and political service. Ron has a Bachelor of Arts in History, Sociology and Theology from Oakwood College, a Master of Arts in Theology with studies in Family Life and Counseling from Andrews University and a Master of Arts Degree in Ethnic Studies from State University of New York in Albany. He’s a proud parent and grandparent. |
Show Notes
Season 1, Episode 19 Credits
Guest: Ron Oden Host: Liz Cavallaro Host: Bree Fram Audio: Frieda Garcia |