Dr. Anna Sloan on “Out in the Valley: Southern Oregon LGBTQ History”

Ben Blake June 4, 2024

Last Updated: June 4, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore. — Jackson County Library Services and the Southern Oregon Historical Society are continuing their presentation series Windows in Time with “Out in the Valley: Southern Oregon LGBTQ History.”

Dr. Anna Sloan, who will be leading this month’s presentations, joined Sunrise Monday to talk about the series and how LGBTQ+ representation in Southern Oregon has been significant historically.

The first presentation will take place at the Medford branch of the Jackson County Library Services on Wednesday, June 5 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The second will be at the Ashland branch on Wednesday, June 12 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Both presentations are free to the public.

For more information, watch the interview above or visit the Jackson County Library Services website.

Ben Blake June 4, 2024

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Ben Blake was a Producer/Reporter for NBC5 News who departed in June, 2024. He’s a Klamath Falls native who graduated from Oregon State University with a Digital Communication degree. While at OSU, he was a producer and on-air talent at KBVR-TV and KBVR-FM. He also worked for PAC-12 Networks and OSU Athletics. In his free time, Ben likes to play just about any sport. He also plays the piano, guitar, and trumpet.