According to a US transgender survey from 2015, nearly half of those who flew in 2014 experienced problems relating to being transgender. In this episode, Erin is joined by the amazing Peppermint, a trans black woman to discuss further (you might also recognize her as the runner up from season 9 of RuPauls Drag Race!). 

Peppermint, who joined us remotely from a cab in New York, talks about her experiences traveling and touring from a “identity-first” framework, and to share with us the challenges she faces. 

From airport security around the world, to passing privilege and pretty privilege, Peppermint breaks down how her identity as not only a trans women, but also a black women, effects her experience of travel through a world that is still very gendered.

Guest: Peppermint - peppermintonline.com

Social Media: @peppermint247 

Resources:

http://www.ustranssurvey.org/reports 

https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-freedomand-fearof-traveling-while-transgender

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/transgender-travel-complications-tips/index.html 

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