Becoming Visible: Trans Stories

In the 14th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about JC from Rapid City.  JC shares about their high school experience as a transgender kid in SD and their journey to adulthood.

Resources:
Transformation Project
https://www.transformationprojectsd.org/

There are so many great resources available if you happen to be struggling with suicidal thoughts. You can head to the Trevor project.org or you can call and text 988 and you will be connected to trained counselors that will listen understand how your problems are affecting you provide support and connect you to the resources needed if necessary.

Hosts: Jack Fonder & Susan Williams

Producer: Susan Williams

Audio Engineer: Cheese

Graphic Design: Carly Schultz

Music: Niklas Peters
Niklas is a musician, artist, and organizer based in occupied Očhéthi Šakówiŋ land. They are a founding member of the South Dakota Women and Trans Musicians Network. When they are not creating music or art, Niklas can be found hiking or camping, walking their dog, or enjoying a meal with friends. They work as a Campaign Coordinator for Clean, Renewable Energy for the Western Organization of Resource Councils.  (Website - Instagram)

In the 13th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Shaneequa.  Shaneequa Broken Leg, who grew up on the Rosebud Reservation with her grandparents, eventually relocated to Seattle to live with her dad, facing adversity and ultimately experiencing homelessness after being kicked out. This journey left her with a unique perspective on resilience and compassion. Shaneequa's journey as a Two-Spirit person adds another layer of depth to her narrative. For her, "coming in" signifies not only embracing her role within the community but also recognizing the profound spiritual and social responsibilities that come with it. Her experiences as a bridge between the masculine and feminine, and the natural and supernatural, are interwoven with her mission to heal and reconcile. Shaneequa's story is a testament to the transformative power of embracing one's identity and purpose, and her work serves as a guiding light for others navigating their own paths. Don't miss out on this enlightening podcast transcript that weaves together personal triumphs, a profound commitment to service, and a powerful Two-Spirit journey. Tune in now and be inspired by Shaneequa's remarkable and impactful life.

Resources:
https://www.transformationprojectsd.org/

There are so many great resources available if you happen to be struggling with suicidal thoughts. You can head to the Trevor project.org Or you can call and text 988 and you will be connected to trained counselors that will listen understand how your problems are affecting you provide support and connect you to the resources needed if necessary.

Hosts: Jack Fonder & Susan Williams

Producer: Susan Williams

Audio Engineer: Cheese

Graphic Design: Carly Schultz

Music: Niklas Peters
Niklas is a musician, artist, and organizer based in occupied Očhéthi Šakówiŋ land. They are a founding member of the South Dakota Women and Trans Musicians Network. When they are not creating music or art, Niklas can be found hiking or camping, walking their dog, or enjoying a meal with friends. They work as a Campaign Coordinator for Clean, Renewable Energy for the Western Organization of Resource Councils. (Website - Instagram

In the 12th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Di (she/her) who is the parent of a transgender young adult in western South Dakota.

Check out Just Another ReviewCast from Charlie & Rob at:
https://www.youtube.com/@justanotherreviewcast

Resources:
Transformation Project
https://www.transformationprojectsd.org/

Black Hills Center for Equality
https://www.bhcfe.org/

There are so many great resources available if you happen to be struggling with suicidal thoughts. You can head to the Trevor project.org Or you can call and text 988 and you will be connected to trained counselors that will listen understand how your problems are affecting you provide support and connect you to the resources needed if necessary.

Hosts: Jack Fonder & Susan Williams

Producer: Susan Williams

Audio Engineer: Cheese

Graphic Design: Carly Schultz

Music: Niklas Peters
Niklas is a musician, artist, and organizer based in occupied Očhéthi Šakówiŋ land. They are a founding member of the South Dakota Women and Trans Musicians Network. When they are not creating music or art, Niklas can be found hiking or camping, walking their dog, or enjoying a meal with friends. They work as a Campaign Coordinator for Clean, Renewable Energy for the Western Organization of Resource Councils.  (Website - Instagram)

In the 11th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Charlie (they/them or he/him) who is nonbinary and from Sioux Falls, SD. 
TW: Sexual Assault

Check out Just Another ReviewCast from Charlie & Rob at:
https://www.youtube.com/@justanotherreviewcast

Resources:
https://www.transformationprojectsd.org/

Keshet works for the full equality of all LGBTQ Jews and our families in Jewish life. We strengthen Jewish communities. They equip Jewish organizations with the skills and knowledge to build LGBTQ-affirming communities, create spaces in which all queer Jewish youth feel seen and valued, and advance LGBTQ rights nationwide.
https://www.keshetonline.org/

There are so many great resources available if you happen to be struggling with suicidal thoughts. You can head to the Trevor project.org Or you can call and text 988 and you will be connected to trained counselors that will listen understand how your problems are affecting you provide support and connect you to the resources needed if necessary.

Hosts: Jack Fonder & Susan Williams

Producer: Susan Williams

Audio Engineer: Cheese

Graphic Design: Carly Schultz

Music: Niklas Peters
Niklas is a musician, artist, and organizer based in occupied Očhéthi Šakówiŋ land. They are a founding member of the South Dakota Women and Trans Musicians Network. When they are not creating music or art, Niklas can be found hiking or camping, walking their dog, or enjoying a meal with friends. They work as a Campaign Coordinator for Clean, Renewable Energy for the Western Organization of Resource Councils.  (Website - Instagram)

In the 10th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Dylan,  a trans and Two-Spirit individual who works as a nurse for SD Urban Indian Health and is the parent of two children. 

Resources:
https://www.transformationprojectsd.org/

There are so many great resources available if you happen to be struggling with suicidal thoughts. You can head to the Trevor project.org Or you can call and text 988 and you will be connected to trained counselors that will listen understand how your problems are affecting you provide support and connect you to the resources needed if necessary.

Hosts: Jack Fonder & Susan Williams

Producer: Susan Williams

Audio Engineer: Cheese

Graphic Design: Carly Schultz

Music: Niklas Peters
Niklas is a musician, artist, and organizer based in occupied Očhéthi Šakówiŋ land. They are a founding member of the South Dakota Women and Trans Musicians Network. When they are not creating music or art, Niklas can be found hiking or camping, walking their dog, or enjoying a meal with friends. They work as a Campaign Coordinator for Clean, Renewable Energy for the Western Organization of Resource Councils. (Website - Instagram

In the 9th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about August (they/she) who is nonbinary trans masc, and their partner Micah (he/him), who is a transgender man. 

Resources:
https://www.transformationprojectsd.org/

There are so many great resources available if you happen to be struggling with suicidal thoughts. You can head to the Trevor project.org Or you can call and text 988 and you will be connected to trained counselors that will listen understand how your problems are affecting you provide support and connect you to the resources needed if necessary.

Hosts: Jack Fonder & Susan Williams

Producer: Susan Williams

Audio Engineer: Cheese

Graphic Design: Carly Schultz

Music: Niklas Peters
Niklas is a musician, artist, and organizer based in occupied Očhéthi Šakówiŋ land. They are a founding member of the South Dakota Women and Trans Musicians Network. When they are not creating music or art, Niklas can be found hiking or camping, walking their dog, or enjoying a meal with friends. They work as a Campaign Coordinator for Clean, Renewable Energy for the Western Organization of Resource Councils. (Website - Instagram

In the 8th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about April,  a Two-Spirit individual who works for SD Urban Indian Health, is the Executive Director of Rock the Rez, and parent of two children.  

Check out Rock the Rez at:
https:///www.rocktherez.com

Resources:
https://www.transformationprojectsd.org/

There are so many great resources available if you happen to be struggling with suicidal thoughts. You can head to the Trevor project.org Or you can call and text 988 and you will be connected to trained counselors that will listen understand how your problems are affecting you provide support and connect you to the resources needed if necessary.

Hosts: Jack Fonder & Susan Williams

Producer: Susan Williams

Audio Engineer: Cheese

Graphic Design: Carly Schultz

Music: Niklas Peters
Niklas is a musician, artist, and organizer based in occupied Očhéthi Šakówiŋ land. They are a founding member of the South Dakota Women and Trans Musicians Network. When they are not creating music or art, Niklas can be found hiking or camping, walking their dog, or enjoying a meal with friends. They work as a Campaign Coordinator for Clean, Renewable Energy for the Western Organization of Resource Councils. (Website - Instagram)

In the 7th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Everett,  a transgender man who recently graduated from college at the University of Sioux Falls and now works full-time as a photographer.
TW: Suicide

Check out Everett's Photography at:
https://www.everettpalmer.media/about

Resources:
https://www.transformationprojectsd.org/

There are so many great resources available if you happen to be struggling with suicidal thoughts. You can head to the Trevor project.org Or you can call and text 988 and you will be connected to trained counselors that will listen understand how your problems are affecting you provide support and connect you to the resources needed if necessary.

Hosts: Jack Fonder & Susan Williams

Producer: Susan Williams

Audio Engineer: Cheese

Graphic Design: Carly Schultz

Music: Niklas Peters
Niklas is a musician, artist, and organizer based in occupied Očhéthi Šakówiŋ land. They are a founding member of the South Dakota Women and Trans Musicians Network. When they are not creating music or art, Niklas can be found hiking or camping, walking their dog, or enjoying a meal with friends. They work as a Campaign Coordinator for Clean, Renewable Energy for the Western Organization of Resource Councils. (Website - Instagram)

In the 6th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack speak with Libby Skarin, Campaigns Director with the ACLU of SD.  Libby has worked against anti-trans legislation longer than anyone else we know in the state, and walks us through the last decade of damaging bills coming from SD Legislators and who is behind all of these proposed laws. 

TW: Suicide

Visit the ACLU of SD:
https://www.aclusd.org/

Articles:

• Sioux Falls Argus Leader reporter Morgan Matzen has written a series entitled “Decade of Hate:  South Dakota’s History of anti-LGBTQ+ Policies”.
  Parts 1 & 2 of the series covered the entire front page of Sunday’s paper (July 09, 2023).
  
  How South Dakota's anti-LGBTQ+ bills have grown in the last 10 years (argusleader.com)
  
  https://argusleader-sd.newsmemory.com/?publink=19e967674_134ac59
• Susan Williams wrote this press release on HB1080 becoming law, and  was picked up by South Dakota Standard

https://www.sdstandardnow.com/home/its-executive-director-writes-that-the-transformation-project-offers-support-to-transgender-youth-in-south-dakota-with-new-law-now-in-effect

Resources:
https://www.transformationprojectsd.org/

There are so many great resources available if you happen to be struggling with suicidal thoughts. You can head to the Trevor project.org Or you can call and text 988 and you will be connected to trained counselors that will listen understand how your problems are affecting you provide support and connect you to the resources needed if necessary.

Hosts: Jack Fonder & Susan Williams

Producer: Susan Williams

Audio Engineer: Cheese

Graphic Design: Carly Schultz

Music: Niklas Peters
Niklas is a musician, artist, and organizer based in occupied Očhéthi Šakówiŋ land. They are a founding member of the South Dakota Women and Trans Musicians Network. When they are not creating music or art, Niklas can be found hiking or camping, walking their dog, or enjoying a meal with friends. They work as a Campaign Coordinator for Clean, Renewable Energy for the Western Organization of Resource Councils. (Website - Instagram)

In the 5th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Jack takes the opportunity to interview Ayden (she/they), 18 and Elliott (they/them), 17 to talk about Allyship for Pride month!

Resources:
https://www.transformationprojectsd.org/

There are so many great resources available if you happen to be struggling with suicidal thoughts. You can head to the Trevor project.org Or you can call and text 988 and you will be connected to trained counselors that will listen understand how your problems are affecting you provide support and connect you to the resources needed if necessary.

Hosts: Jack Fonder

Producer: Susan Williams

Audio Engineer: Cheese

Graphic Design: Carly Schultz

Music: Niklas Peters
Niklas is a musician, artist, and organizer based in occupied Očhéthi Šakówiŋ land. They are a founding member of the South Dakota Women and Trans Musicians Network. When they are not creating music or art, Niklas can be found hiking or camping, walking their dog, or enjoying a meal with friends. They work as a Campaign Coordinator for Clean, Renewable Energy for the Western Organization of Resource Councils. (Website - Instagram)