Women’s Media Center

Rev. Irene Monroe is described in O, the Oprah Magazine, as “a phenomenal woman who has succeeded against all odds.” An African-American lesbian feminist public theologian, she is a sought-after speaker and preacher.

Cambridge Day

• Title: ‘Beloved’ Elow missed; was under internal investigation

• Date: May 7, 2026

• Description: Rev. Monroe discusses the sudden departure of the Cambridge police commissioner.

OUTTAKE VOICES™ – VOTE PSA Campaign

• Title:Rev. Irene Monroe Talks Must-See VOTE PSA

• Date: October 2024

• Description: Participated in a non-partisan VOTE PSA campaign to encourage voter participation, highlighting issues such as women's rights and the rise of hate crimes.

New England Cable News (NECN)

• Segment: Not for Nothin’

• Dates: Various appearances from 2015 to 2022

• Description: Regular commentator on NECN's "Not for Nothin’," where she provided insights on current events, cultural issues, and social justice topics. Rev Irene Monroe+1Vimeo+1

GBH Greater Boston

• Title: Rev. Irene Monroe and Dr. Thea James On Re-Opening Churches And Socially Distancing At Home

• Date: May 26, 2020

• Description: As public officials craft policies to enforce social distancing in the age of coronavirus, one of the contentious matters at hand has been whether to categorize houses of worship as ‘essential.’ Jim Braude was joined by Rev. Irene Monroe, a syndicated religion columnist and co-host of WGBH’s ‘All Rev’d Up’ podcast, and Dr. Thea James, associate chief medical officer and vice president of mission at Boston Medical Center. The married couple was recently profiled in a Boston Globe column for their measures to safely practice social distancing due to their professions while living together at home: Monroe in the basement and James upstairs.

PBS – Amanpour & Company

• Title: Rev. Irene Monroe on LGBTQ Issues in Religious Communities

• Date: September 13, 2019

• Description: Rev. Monroe discusses the challenges and opportunities for LGBTQ inclusion within religious communities, emphasizing the importance of dialogue across differing viewpoints. PBS+1PBS+1

The Chautauquan Daily

• Title: ‘All Revved Up!’ Host, Theologian Irene Monroe to Serve As Chaplain With Message of Inclusivity

• Date: August 11, 2018

• Description: Rev. Monroe discusses the need to adapt your message to the audience, emphasizing inclusive, gender-expansive language for understanding God. The article highlights her preaching schedule, her advocacy work, and her long-standing commitment to addressing racism, sexism, homophobia, and other “isms” through faith-rooted public commentary.

Chautauqua Institution – Sunday Worship Sermon

• Title:Sunday Worship Sermon: The Rev. Irene Monroe

• Date: July 1, 2018

• Description: Delivered a sermon focusing on faith, justice, and the role of religion in contemporary society.

OUTTAKE VOICES™ – Interview with Charlotte Robinson

• Title:Gay Activist Rev. Irene Monroe Speaks OUT

• Date: November 11, 2012

• Description: In this audio interview, Rev. Monroe discusses her activism, the intersection of religion and LGBTQ rights, and her personal journey. voices.outtakeonline.com

PBS - In the Life (via UCLA Film Archive)

• Title: - In the Life: Ep. 805, "1999 Gay Pride Episode"

• Date: June 24, 1999

• Description: Profiled in this episode of PBS’s "In the Life" TV," the segment on her was nominated for an educational Emmy.