Randy Albelda
Randy Albelda was interviewed by Emily Ehrensberger on April 8, 2021. In this interview, Albelda reflects on her participation in planning the first Northampton gay and lesbian liberation marches as well as her life as a feminist economist and “Commie, Jew, Dyke.” Albelda discusses the significance of a gay and lesbian liberation march versus a Pride march, the role of straight allies in organizing the first liberation marches, and the importance of community softball teams both socially and politically. Other notable topics include Albelda’s experiences of antisemitism as a child, her time at Smith College as middle-class, Jewish, and lesbian, and discussions of her career at UMass Boston. Albelda also speaks about the state of the contemporary gay and lesbian movement and her opinion on the future of radical politics.
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Please note: this interview mentions antisemitism and threats of violence.