Friday Night Soundbites: Unpacking the Journey of Raising a Transgender Child in the Black Community

Links mentioned in the episode :

Congressional Hearing: https://www.youtube.com/live/0ThuKGdYEvQ?feature=shared
Human Rights Campaign: https://www.hrc.org/?_ga=2.171210023.607551962.1704231990-1084448290.1704231990
Gender Spectrum: https://www.genderspectrum.org/
PFLAG: https://pflag.org/
The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

In this episode of Friday Night Soundbites, hosted by Dr. Loucresie Rupert, they sit down with Dr. Keisha Michaels, a practicing physician and mother of a transgender child. The discussion delves into Dr. Michael's experiences of raising a transgender child within the Black community. They also talk about her work with the Transgender Equality National Council of the Human Rights Campaign, an international non-profit working for the rights of gender and sexual minorities. They stress the importance of embracing and supporting gender-diverse children, highlighting the need for parents' open-mindedness, communal assistance, professional support, and creating visibility for such families in society. The episode concludes with a range of resources available for gender minority children and their parents.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:35 Guest Introduction: Dr. Keisha Michaels

01:20 Dr. Keisha's Work with the Transgender Equality National Council

05:07 Challenges Faced by Transgender Children and Their Families

09:17 Dr. Keisha's Personal Journey with Her Transgender Daughter

18:01 Navigating the Black Community's Response to Transgender Issues

20:40 Understanding the Importance of Open Conversations

21:29 Dealing with Non-supportive Individuals

21:56 Family Reunion Experience: Acceptance and Support

23:37 The Role of Family Advocacy

23:59 The Importance of Respect and Acceptance

24:25 The Intersection of Race and Gender Identity

24:42 Navigating Family Dynamics

25:33 The Role of Medical Professionals in Affirming Identity

26:56 The Importance of Advocacy in Healthcare

28:12 The Impact of Societal Pressures on Parenting

28:31 The Need for Information and Education in the Black Community

29:31 The Historical Presence of Gender Minorities

30:48 The Importance of Affirming Identity in Religious Contexts

34:27 Resources for Parents and Families of Trans Kids

37:36 Resources for Trans Teens and Adolescents

39:49 The Power of Community and Finding Your People

40:44 Closing Remarks and Future Directions

**Correction: TFAM stand for The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries 

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