Today's episode begins a mini-series called "Why am I Banned?" that will explore book bans and why people's characteristics are something to be feared. This episode focuses on book bans in the LGBTQ+ community, why they happen, and how we can fight them.

Welcome to Powerful Voices! My name is Shira Delcau, and I am your host in this podcast. The goal of this podcast is to help people fight hate by slowly chipping away at fear-inspired issues. Together, we will work to eliminate ignorance, create empathy, and find small ways to combat hate. Your voice may begin small, but it has the potential to become extremely powerful. I hope you can all join me on this journey. I promise you, it will be worth it.