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June 12, 2023: The psychologist who proved it was OK to be gay; A former Nugget reminisces

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From the film "Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker"
Research psychologist Evelyn Hooker disproved the theory that being gay was a mental illness.

For a long time, gay people were considered mentally ill and subjected to cruel treatments, until a psychologist, who grew up on Colorado's Eastern Plains, decided to test that assumption in the 1950s.  Then, Denver Rockets and Nuggets player Ralph Simpson on this moment in team history. Plus, a special graduation for 28 women. And the Telluride Bluegrass Festival is back for a 50th year!