Oral History Interview with Michael Campbell

In his interview, Michael Campbell discusses how he balances his LGBT identity alongside his social and political life. Recounting his time at Georgetown University, Campbell explains how he initially divided his social life between his teammates on the sailing team and the members of the GU-Pride before coming out late-freshman year. He acknowledges how coming out to his family played a key role in his decision to be out to his college friends. After college, Campbell discusses his career in politics as the Press Secretary for Sen. Joe Donnelly, as well as the former Press Secretary and Legislative Assistant for Rep. Scott Peters. Having lived through historic LGBT milestones, such as California’s Prop 8 and the Supreme Courts ruling on same-sex marriage, Campbell urges the youth of the LGBT community, especially following the 2016 election, to continue to strive for progress, unity, and hope for the future.

2008-2016

Rose Edwards

Yes

Yes, recording available, (00:33:16), audio mp4, 15.7 MB