General Programming

Even though the name changed, programming for Common Roads was very similar to Bi-GLYAH programming. Meetings were every Friday night, and always started with a check in, with an activity to follow. Some activities included bowling, taking a trip to City Island, and mini prom. Also, the students were just as involved in programming as they were before, and the facilitators worked with them on planning activities and events within reason and budget.

Facilitators also brought speakers in, but they usually were incorporated to already planned programming because saying “a speaker was coming” usually lead to a low turnout rate on those nights. Mainly, just like when Bi-GLYAH first started, the youth saw Common Roads as a safe space where they could "hangout."

Michelle Simmons talks about programming for Common Roads

Common Roads Brochure, circa 2000. Courtesy of LGBT-021, DCA

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