A Queer Understanding

What happens when a seasoned activist and advocate for trans rights shares their journey? Lee Blinder, a passionate voice for the LGBTQIA+ community in Maryland, joins us to unfold their incredible story, deeply rooted in their personal experiences and unwavering spirit. As we traverse the intricate landscape of sex, gender, faith, trauma, and liberation, Lee's perspective illuminates the underbelly of our society, laying bare the biases, the systemic injustice, and the urgent need for queer representation in media.

We also dissect the phenomenon of sex and gender, unraveling the preconceived notions and misconceptions deeply embedded in our society. The stories of famous athletes like Caster Semenya and the persistent policing of gender norms underscore the challenges faced by trans and non-binary people. In our exploration, we unravel the tangled intersections of gender identity, sexual orientation, acceptance, and the freedom to express oneself. Join us on this enlightening journey with Lee Blinder, as we uncover the intricacies of the queer experience and the path to advocacy.

https://www.theguardian.com/science/the-h-word/2015/feb/19/nature-sex-redefined-we-have-never-been-binary
http://www.nature.com/news/sex-redefined-1.16943
http://www.newstatesman.com/future-proof/2015/02/sex-isn-t-chromosomes-story-century-misconceptions-about-x-y 

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Quinton Reynolds, founder of Game-Changing Men, discusses his work with the trans community addressing toxic masculinities and promoting the health and wellness of communities of color. Quinton discusses transitioning while incarcerated & overcoming some of his own stigmas to build a life with his wife, who is also trans.

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Dr. Davis Brown discusses his work facilitating equity in the workplace, as well as his groundbreaking book, The Souls of Queer Folk: How Understanding LGBTQ+ Cultural Values Can Transform Your Leadership Practice, where he discusses how the values and norms of the LGBTQ+ community can serve as the foundation for transformative leadership.

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Hear our conversation with our friend, Raka, as she helps us navigate telling the story of our journey to finding love with each other. 

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Sunny shares information on his new, innovative podcast on climate change, gender identity and sexuality, and the obstacles he's faced as a trans man.

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Helmut discusses his passion for the LGBTQ+ community, coming out later in life, overcoming a heartbreaking divorce from the mother of his 3 daughters, and navigating gay life.

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Eboné Bell is a business owner, speaker, and trailblazer who shines bright in the world of entrepreneurship, DEI, activism, and LGBTQ media. She is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Tagg Magazine. 

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Tune in for our conversation with Maurice Tomlinson about his work challenging anti-gay laws, including Jamaica’s ban on same-sex intimacy and marriage, and other advocacy work.
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CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive material that may be triggering for some listeners.

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Jenna discusses how transitioning later in life led to rejection from family and friends, and how she overcame depression and is living her truth with the support of her wife and children.

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We discuss the Tennessee Senate Bill 3, the Drag Ban, with the  Magical Miss Mothie (a.k.a., Moth, Moth, Moth).
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