The Michelle Meow Show

Chao Thao, filmmaker and producer of "A Daughter's Debt", on Hmong culture, the difficulties of interviewing and the lack of discussions around her family on Hmong values and family history.

Imam Daayiee Abdullah, lecturer and human rights activist, on progressive Muslim values and current events in Paris.

Chao Thao, filmmaker and producer of "A Daughter's Debt", on Hmong culture, the difficulties of interviewing and the lack of discussions around her family on Hmong values and family history.

Imam Daayiee Abdullah, lecturer and human rights activist, on progressive Muslim values and current events in Paris.

Chao Thao, filmmaker and producer of "A Daughter's Debt", on Hmong culture, the difficulties of interviewing and the lack of discussions around her family on Hmong values and family history.

Imam Daayiee Abdullah, lecturer and human rights activist, on progressive Muslim values and current events in Paris.

Kate Kendell leads the National Center for Lesbian Rights, a national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education. Kate Kendell on her decision to leave the Mormon Church due to its sudden policy changes.

Jonathan Lykes is a Black queer artist, activist and policy analyst at the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP), who is passionate about addressing dis-proportionality and disparities that effect LGBTQ and gender non-conforming youth. Jonathan speaks on the importance of visibilizing the stories of young LGBTQ youth of color, especially girls of color, due to the high percentage of LGBT youth in juvenile detention center.

Kate Kendell leads the National Center for Lesbian Rights, a national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education. Kate Kendell on her decision to leave the Mormon Church due to its sudden policy changes.

Jonathan Lykes is a Black queer artist, activist and policy analyst at the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP), who is passionate about addressing dis-proportionality and disparities that effect LGBTQ and gender non-conforming youth. Jonathan speaks on the importance of visibilizing the stories of young LGBTQ youth of color, especially girls of color, due to the high percentage of LGBT youth in juvenile detention center.

Kate Kendell leads the National Center for Lesbian Rights, a national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education. Kate Kendell on her decision to leave the Mormon Church due to its sudden policy changes.

Jonathan Lykes is a Black queer artist, activist and policy analyst at the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP), who is passionate about addressing dis-proportionality and disparities that effect LGBTQ and gender non-conforming youth. Jonathan speaks on the importance of visibilizing the stories of young LGBTQ youth of color, especially girls of color, due to the high percentage of LGBT youth in juvenile detention center.

Best Of Show replaying interviews with

Jacob Eleazer, a doctoral student, researcher at the Palm Center, in counseling psychology at the University of Louisville, on the impact of military policies, standards and regulations on gender non-conforming service members.

Cecilio Asuncion, the director of the LA branch of the Thailand-based modeling agency Apple Model Management, on how essential it is to have trans models and representation.

Best Of Show replaying interviews with

Jacob Eleazer, a doctoral student, researcher at the Palm Center, in counseling psychology at the University of Louisville, on the impact of military policies, standards and regulations on gender non-conforming service members.

Cecilio Asuncion, the director of the LA branch of the Thailand-based modeling agency Apple Model Management, on how essential it is to have trans models and representation.

Best Of Show replaying interviews with

Laura Slattery, the Executive Director of The Gubbio Project, provides a safe place for homeless people to rest and sleep M-F during the day, in the pews (and on the floors) of the St Boniface Church in the Tenderloin? They also provide other services, like toiletries, haircuts, referral. For more info: http://www.thegubbioproject.org/services

DaShanne Stokes is a late discovery adoptee, author, speaker and commentator known for his work advancing civil rights and social justice. DaShanne shares his experiences as a late discovery adoptee, addresses the cost of homophobia, and its impact on the LGBTQ community, especially LGBTQ foster youth.

Memoir: http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1280145

https://twitter.com/DaShanneStokes

Best Of Show replaying interviews with

Laura Slattery, the Executive Director of The Gubbio Project, provides a safe place for homeless people to rest and sleep M-F during the day, in the pews (and on the floors) of the St Boniface Church in the Tenderloin? They also provide other services, like toiletries, haircuts, referral. For more info: http://www.thegubbioproject.org/services

DaShanne Stokes is a late discovery adoptee, author, speaker and commentator known for his work advancing civil rights and social justice. DaShanne shares his experiences as a late discovery adoptee, addresses the cost of homophobia, and its impact on the LGBTQ community, especially LGBTQ foster youth.

Memoir: http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1280145

https://twitter.com/DaShanneStokes