Robyn Ochs is a long-time activist, and the editor of the Bisexual Resource Guide and the new anthology Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World. She has taught courses on topics including GLBT history & politics in the United States, the politics of sexual orientation, and the experiences of those of us who transgress the binary categories of gay/straight, masculine/feminine, black/white and/or male/female. Her writings have been published in numerous bisexual, women's studies, multicultural, and GLBT anthologies. She lives in Massachusetts, and on May 17th, 2004 -- on the first day it was legal -- Robyn Ochs married Peg Preble, her long-time partner. Their wedding was covered on page 1 of the Washington Post (see article and video). She is a professional speaker and workshop leader. On this website you will find information about Robyn's speaking schedule and about her presentations and workshops.
Great news!: Getting Bi is Now Accessible in Audio Format! The Bisexual Resource Center is excited and proud to announce that Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World is available in an audio format for members of Bookshare.org. Bookshare.org "increases the accessibility of books for people with visual or other print disabilities." The book can be obtained from Bookshare.org's site or on Amazon.com or BN.com, or -- best -- from your local independent bookseller. Soon to come: Getting Bi will be published in Beijing in Chinese, and a Spanish edition will soon be published in Spain by EGALES.
And read the call for essays for the 2nd edition--forthcoming in 2009! Robyn has only a few dates left in the fall term: Oct 14, 23 and 27; and November 6, 20 and 24. Act now to invite Robyn to speak on your campus, or at your conference or community group!"Robyn's presence and personality will not only grab your attention, but will also open your mind up to numerous possibilities. Her presentations are some of the most amazing and breath-taking experiences you will be a part of." "Thanks so much for spending Coming Out Day with us here at SUNY Albany! You are fabulous! You give so much to the LGBT community and it certainly does not go unnoticed. Your workshops are always so interesting and thought provoking, but so incredibly uplifting as well. You make people feel like they matter and that they have the power to do something about the issues that concern them, even if it's something small on an individual level. That is a beautiful gift." "Robyn has probably done more than any other person in the U.S. and perhaps even the world to educate the general
public about bisexuality. She compiled and edited the international Bisexual Resource Guide, which has enabled thousands of bisexuals
to find each other and bi-supportive organizations. She has taught some of the first college courses on bisexuality. She has given
countless workshops and presentations at colleges, conferences, and just about any place that will have her. And every decade or so,
when the mainstream media rediscovers that bisexuals exist, Robyn patiently answers their often uninformed questions and lets them
know that bisexuality is not a phase, not a fence, and not a fad. The Stonewall Center is proud to present its Continuing the Legacy
of Stonewall” award to tonight’s graduation speaker, Robyn Ochs." Kate Bornstein made Robyn's day when she called her "the absolute goddess of sexual fluidity." And from Robyn's Facebook wall: Andrew Platt, President of Pride Alliance, SUNY Fredonia: "Thank you so much for coming to SUNY Fredonia. You were the best speaker we have ever had here. I really cannot wait to have you here again next year" ... Sam, Denison U: "Thanks again for coming to Denison! We had an amazing time with you. You are a real inspiration to us all! "... Jamie (Indiana): "Robyn! Thank you SO MUCH for visiting IU! We we're so lucky to have had you here these couple of days! I hope you'll come back to speak again! You are FANTASTIC!!!" ... Jacob (MN State): "I love you you are one of the best speakers I have ever had the pleasure of listening to.. Stay Beautiful" ... Jennifer DeVries (Lansing): "i heard you speak at the conference this past weekend and you are completely amazing! i was so moved thank you!" ... Patrick (Illinois State): "Thanks so much for speaking at Alphabet Soup! Your speech was so moving...I couldn't get through your wedding video without crying either! I know some of the other board members of PRIDE have invited you to speak already, but I thought I should put my two cents in and agree with them! P.S. I think that our entire group wants to be your new best friend..." Naseem (Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN): "robyn, a thousand thank yous for your moving talk at alphabet soup. it was...well, words can't really describe. but thank you, from the bottom of my heart." Matthew: "Robyn Ochs is the best presenter I have seen in my 3 years of MBLGTACC. She rocks !" Visit Robyn's Facebook page to read more unsolicited comments from students those who have attended her programs. |
ON MARRIAGE EQUALITY:On June 14, 2007, we secured in marriage equality in Massachusetts by a vote in the legislature of 151 to 45. I am so relieved, and I am tremendously proud of our legislature, and of all of the organizations and invididuals who worked tirelessly to win this important victory. Thank you, Massachusetts! (Visit Robyn's marriage equality page.) I hope you will learn more about MassEquality, and support this organization's important work. Congratulations to Norway for becoming the 6th marriage equality country! And congratulations to California, for becoming the 2nd equality state in the US. Kudos to the California Supreme Judicial Court for affirming that all Californians deserve full equality under the law. "Surrounded as I am now by wonderful children and grandchildren, not a day goes by that I don't think of Richard and our love, our right to marry, and how much it meant to me to have that freedom to marry the person precious to me, even if others thought he was the "wrong kind of person" for me to marry. I believe all Americans, no matter their race, no matter their sex, no matter their sexual orientation, should have that same freedom to marry. Government has no business imposing some people’s religious beliefs over others. Especially if it denies people’s civil rights.  NEWSFLASH 9/5/08: EGALES in Spain will be publishing Getting Bi in Spanish! ROBYN IS INTERVIEWED IN THE JUNE 2008 ISSUE OF LAVENDER MAGAZINE, in an article entitled "Bisexuality and the Space Between Binary Categories" by John Townsend. Just out: "Dancing with My Grandma: Talking with Robyn Ochs About Complex Identities and Simple Messages in the Marriage Equality Movement," by Laurie Kendall. in Bisexuality and Same-Sex Marriage. (Ed. M. Paz Galupo). Haworth Press, 2008.( Simultaneously published in the Journal of Bisexuality, Volume: 7 Issue: 3/4) (more about this book) ROBYN IS THE NEW EDITOR OF BI WOMEN, a newsletter put out by the Boston Bisexual Women's Network. Write to biwomeneditor@gmail.com if you wish to be added to the mailing list. |
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