This second episode is broken out in two parts, in this first part Michelle and Serena discuss coming out stories, sexual orientation and attraction to different genders, definitions of “Queer” and “sexual fluidity”, and thoughts on the phrase “trans-attracted” (as stated by Malik Soba).

Gender & Sexuality Center at University of Rhode Island “*Trans Identities and Lives Glossary”

https://web.uri.edu/gender-sexuality/resources/lgbtqa-glossary/trans-101-glossary/

In episode 1, Michelle and Serena introduce themselves and talk about why they both decided to start a podcast and how they ended up coming together to create From the Root. They dive headfirst into a discussion on "Are you more Black, Queer or a Gender," to share their identities, and whether or not they identify with one part of their identity more than others.

Shine Theory:

Skin Alchemy @skinalchemynyc on instagram

Marsha's Plate - @marshasplate on instagram

Contact Us:

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@fromtherootpod on Instagram

Citations:

"Intersectionality" (1989, Kimberlé Crenshaw)

"Evidence" by Alexis Pauline Gumbs (essay included in Octavia's Brood)

Erika Alexander interview on The Nod: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/the-nod/o2h99z