Episode 8: Ralph Cherry (RPCV Ghana)

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Volunqueers

LGBTQI RPCV

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Volunqueers is a monthly podcast brought to you by the LGBTQI+ RPCV affiliate group. Each episode we will interview an LGBTQI+ RPCV to learn about their Peace Corps service, what it was like to live abroad as a queer person, and how Peace Corps has impacted them. We hope you will enjoy our content and join our growing community at www.lgbtqirpcv.org

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Episode 8: Ralph Cherry (RPCV Ghana)

Volunqueers

45 minutes 5 seconds

3 months ago

Episode 8: Ralph Cherry (RPCV Ghana)

In this episode, we are joined by RPCV Ralph Cherry, who served as an Education Volunteer in Ghana in the early 1970s.

Ralph shares his compelling journey to the Peace Corps—initially driven by a desire to avoid the Vietnam War draft—and how it evolved into a life-changing experience marked by both profound love and personal struggle.

As a gay man serving during a time when his identity had to remain hidden, Ralph opens up about falling in love with one of his students, the emotional toll it took, and the moment he nearly chose to early terminate.

What changed everything? Listen to find out!

An image of Ralph from his service in Ghana is available in the show notes.

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