Talking Transparency

Cody and Thea are in the studio to talk about the election, immigration, and the presidential debate! The Republicans are not sending their best... 

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https://www.connerforvb.com/

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From the window to the Walz! We're talking national and local politics today, with our resident experts, organizers, and politicos.

Register to vote, and check out Cody Conner's Campaign Website

https://www.connerforvb.com/

Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events

As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

Today we're speaking with Jayme Drew of the All Genders Photo Project, which brings joyful, affirming experiences to transgender folks and anyone else participating who wants to give more thought to their gender and experiences surrounding gendered expectations. We talk about their work, and their travels, and coming out in a relationship. 

Register to vote, and check out Cody Conner's Campaign Website

https://www.connerforvb.com/

Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events

As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

Thea, Melissa, and Cody talk about local vs national politics, voting, and our grand old Democratic Party!

Register to vote, and check out Cody Conner's Campaign Website

https://www.connerforvb.com/

Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events

As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

This week we discuss Virginia Beach City Council and More!

If you would like to support the Calos Coalition and help us spread trans joy in the 757, please consider donating or becoming a member at www.caloscoalition.com/donate.  Help us fulfill Trans Wishes and continue to bring family focused fun to gender diverse families.

Events

• May 2nd Trans Family Dinner Hosted by MASS and Mel Howard from TTMOC,  in Norfolk, VA

Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events

As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

We have a rising star in the studio this week: Zion Ova-Dupree -  the winner of Mr. Trans Virginia 2024, and the state representative of Virginia in the Mr. and Ms. Trans USA National Pageant! He is a Monarch, a Thriving Transman of Color, and a young man trying to forge his own path and master his own destiny. We talk with him about his life, family, familial acceptance, his aspirations, and the resilience needed to keep swimming, even if the current is against you.

The National Mr. and Ms. Trans USA Pageant is November 7th-10th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For more information, check out their Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MrAndMissTransUSA/

If you’ll be in Norfolk on June 17th, we’ll be tabling at and participating in the annual Ghent Pride celebration! For more info and to get tickets, visit https://www.ghentpride.com/

If you would like to support the Calos Coalition and help us spread trans joy in the 757, please consider donating or becoming a member at www.caloscoalition.com/donate.  Help us fulfill Trans Wishes and continue to bring family focused fun to gender diverse families.

Events

• April 25th Know Your Rights Workshop @ 757CRC

Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events

As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

Join us as we chat with Jeremy Rodden, a dedicated activist and community organizer. Jeremy, a former candidate for VA House District 90 and the Chesapeake School Board, co-founded Pride in the Peake, Chesapeake’s annual Pride event. In our conversation, we delve into local politics in Hampton Roads, exploring some of the recent history and nuances of the fight for common sense in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake public schools. Additionally, we dish on the personalities and preferences shaping local government and the school board's adoption of model policies. We also touch on what it’s like parenting despite the challenges that our local governments can sometimes insist on creating. It's a jam packed and very informational episode, and a must listen for anyone who is ready to get involved!

Check out Pride in the Peake, and https://www.facebook.com/prideinthepeake and check out the other city events at https://www.facebook.com/HRPride. 

Jeremy is also a volunteer coordinator for the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia. Check out some of the great work they do and find out how you can volunteer!

If you’ll be in Norfolk on June 17th, we’ll be tabling at and participating in the annual Ghent Pride celebration! For more info and to get tickets, visit https://www.ghentpride.com/

If you would like to support the Calos Coalition and help us spread trans joy in the 757, please consider donating or becoming a member at www.caloscoalition.com/donate.  Help us fulfill Trans Wishes and continue to bring family focused fun to gender diverse families.

Events

• April 25th Know Your Rights Workshop

Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events

As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

Today we're talking transparently with Gabe Harrell, a local comedian and improv comedy actor and frequent participant in the 48-hour film festival. Today, we're diving into his story, his recent travels, and his burgeoning career in filmography. We talk about comedy, thriving, and the individual process of reconciling identity. 

It's official: we'll be tabling at and participating in the annual Ghent Pride celebration during Pride Month in Norfolk, VA! For more info visit https://www.ghentpride.com/

Calendar

• April 18th Trans Family Dinner (hosted at Old Dominion University)

Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events

On todays’ episode we are talking transparently with Amy Newsom, our friend and a staff member at the 757 Creative ReUse Center. We talk about parenthood, homeschooling, values and beliefs, and briefly discuss the so-called “Protect Kids Act” in California. With Amy joining us as a friend, you can expect the conversation to take some intriguing turns.

It's official: we'll be tabling at and participating in the annual Ghent Pride celebration during Pride Month in Norfolk, VA! For more info visit https://www.ghentpride.com/

To donate to the Shelby "Lexus" Scholarship, you can email Tarena Williams at [email protected].

Sources

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/california-anti-trans-movement_n_6601f8aae4b0269c5d2cfbf7

Calendar

• April 18th Trans Family Dinner (hosted at Old Dominion University)

Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events

Today, we're talking with Heather St. Amand, a political consultant and Field Strategist for Progressive, Democratic candidates in both Virginia and Florida. We talk about the political landscape, how she got into organizing, what her experiences in Florida, and what we can do to avoid that in Virginia, or at least what steps are being taken.  

If you're in the Hampton Roads Area on March 29th, come out to the Trans Day of Visibility event to honor the legacy of Shelby Lexus Walker, starting at 11 AM at the Southeastern Transgender Resource Center

To donate to the Shelby "Lexus" Scholarship, you can email Tarena Williams at [email protected].

Calendar

April 21st - Trans Family Dinner

May 19 Trans Family Dinner

May 23 T Shirt Making Workshop 

May 25 Calos DnD Club

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