Voices of Ruth Ellis Center

By Ruth Ellis Center

The staff of Ruth Ellis Center inside Detroit, MI work tirelessly every day to ensure our organization's vision: a world where LGBTQ+ young people are safe and supported no matter where they go. These... more

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The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.

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June 09, 2025 EVERYONE benefits from Gender Affirming Care
There are a lot of false statements going around aboutgender affirming care, and we use this episode to debunk it. Krystina and I’Sha sit with Lead Outpatient Therapist, Ryan, LMSW a therapist at Ruth Ellis Center. We discuss the process, misconceptions, and more.
Reading Room Book of the Month: Felix Ever After by KacenCallender
Local Book Store: Love & Other Books (www.loveandotherbooksshop.com)
Read along with us and join our book discussion onBlueSky (@ruthelliscenter.bsky.social)! Support your local library or bookstore.
We would like to thank LEAR for making this episodehappen!
We want to highlight the talentedPatrick Harris II, Volunteer Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast.

Check out our producer Patrick and his work at
Patrick Harris (@presidentpat) • Instagram photos and videos
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1h 5min
April 21, 2025 My Body My Choice
To uplift Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we interviewDale Krueger (he/him) MYSHARE Co-Facilitator and Jarred Daniels (he/him) SHARE Implementation Specialist at Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health(MOASH). We discuss misconceptions, digital literacy and the importance of community.
Here are links to some resources shared:
Stopncii.org - StopNCII.org is a free tool designed tosupport victims of Non-Consensual Intimate Image (NCII) abuse
1in6.org - Sexual assault support for Men
MOASH has a community retreat program called LiFT(Linking Families and Teens) for youth 13-24 and their supportive adults.
Please check out our socials for the flyer! Reading Room Book of the Month:Black Leopard Red Wolf by Marlon James
Local Book Store: Love & Other Books (www.loveandotherbooksshop.com)
Read along with us and join our book discussion onBlueSky (@ruthelliscenter.bsky.social)! Supportyour local library or bookstore.

We would like to thank LEAR for making this episodehappen!

We want to highlight the talentedPatrick Harris II, Volunteer Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast.

Check out our producer Patrick and his work at
Patrick Harris (@presidentpat) • Instagram photos and videos
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58min
March 31, 2025 The Miseducation of HIV
The misinformation and stigma around HIV are still anissue in the year 2025 oddly enough. From the lack of knowledge about PrEP to thinking it only effects Black gay men, there is a WHOLE lot to debunk and demystify. We interview two folks living with HIV to hear and share theirstories while bringing the truth to you about HIV.

Reading Room Book of the Month sponsored by The Ford Fund: The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

Local Book Store: Love & Other Books (www.loveandotherbooksshop.com)

Read along with us and join our book discussion onBlueSky (@ruthelliscenter.bsky.social)! Supportyour local library or bookstore.

We would like to thank Brasscraft for making this episode happen!

We want to highlight the talented Patrick Harris II, Volunteer Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast.
Check out our producer Patrick and his work at
Patrick Harris (@presidentpat) • Instagram photos and videos
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44min
February 24, 2025 House of Love
When it comes to LGBTQIA+ community some relationships are more “accepted” than not. This episode we cover Lesbian love and how it is received differently from the rest of the community.

Reading Room Book of the Month: The Color Purple by Alice Walker
Local Book Store: Love & Other Books (www.loveandotherbooksshop.com)
Read along with us and join our book discussion on BlueSky (@ruthelliscenter.bsky.social)! Support your local library or bookstore.

We would like to thank Stonewall Sports & Rocket Companies for making this episode happen!

We want to highlight the talented Patrick Harris II, Volunteer Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast.

Check out our producer Patrick and his work at
Patrick Harris (@presidentpat) • Instagram photos and videos

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51min
January 16, 2025 The Kids are Alright
Happy New Year! This episode we discuss queer in educationwith our producer Patrick who not only produces our podcast but teaches too!

We also reveal our new segment called the Reading Room!
Reading Room Book of the Month: Cemetery Boys by Aidan Thomas
Special shout out to local bookstore Love & Other Books, for providing us with these books and they are willing to help you get any books in this series. (www.loveandotherbooksshop.com)
We would like to thank Stonewall Sports & Rocket Companies for making this episode happen!
Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast, Patrick Harris II

Check out our producer Patrick and his work at
Patrick Harris (@presidentpat) • Instagram photos and videos

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1h
December 03, 2024 BONUS Episode: Giving Tuesday with Global Director of Diversity & Inclusion Lemar Thomas of MAGNA International
Our Director of Development & Advancement Nazarina Mwakasege is BACK honey! This bonus episode discusses DEI through a global manufacturing lens with Global Director of Diversity & Inclusion Lamar Thomas of MAGNA International.

If you’re moved to give during #GivingTuesday⁠⁠, please click here to donate⁠⁠.

We want to highlight the talented Patrick Harris II, Volunteer Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast. Check out our producer Patrick and his work at ⁠⁠Patrick Harris (@presidentpat) • Instagram photos and videos
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42min
December 03, 2024 Blood of the Covenant, Water of the womb: A conversation about chosen family
As the saying goes, “Blood is thicker than water "but the true quote is consistently misused. The real saying is, “Blood of the covenant is thicker than water of the womb” meaning, those you choose to “shed blood with” have a stronger relationship than those you are born from. In this episode, we bring our good friend JM (They/He) the Education & Facilitation Manager at the Ruth Ellis Institute BACK to discuss chosen family and its significance through history.
If you’re moved to give during this time⁠⁠, please click here to donate⁠⁠.
We want to highlight the talented Patrick Harris II, Volunteer Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast. Check out our producer Patrick and his work at ⁠⁠Patrick Harris (@presidentpat) • Instagram photos and videos
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47min
October 29, 2024 It's Giving Know the Vote
It’s Primary election season and time to get out to vote, but what if you don’t know how? Yes, that may sound shocking to some but many of those we serve don't know their rights around voting, how to vote or even if they can vote. On this episode we talk about voter education with Emme Zanotti, Director of Advocacy & Civic Engagement
at Equality Michigan and talk to the community about voting!
Here are some resources to help you make an informed decision when voting:
www.vote.org
www.mvic.sos.state.mi.us
www.hatewont.win
www.isidewith.com
We want to highlight the talented Patrick Harris II, Volunteer Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast.

Check out our producer Patrick and his work at
Patrick Harris (@presidentpat) • Instagram photos and videos

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23min
October 01, 2024 American Teenager
Being a teenager is a journey in itself, add being a trans teen in states that dont support you and we add a whole other level of adversity. In this episode Krystina and I'Sha interview Nico Lang (They/Them) journalist and author of the book American Teenager an unprecedented book chronicling the lived experiences of seven diverse families of trans youth in seven different states. As a longtime, award-winning LGBTQ+ reporter who has contributed to outlets such as Rolling Stone, HuffPost, BuzzFeed News, Them, and The Daily Beast, Nico knows that telling the stories of trans kids, especially from their own point of view, could not be more critical in our current climate.

The book officially releases October 8th everywhere books are sold. We encourage you to read it, buy it from your local bookstores or request it at your public library, if all else fails Amazon is an option. If you are in the Metro Detroit area you can request this book at a few of our favorite bookstores such as
Source Booksellers on Cass a local black owned bookstore
John K. King Books North on Woodward in Ferndale or John K. King Books on Lafayette in Detroit
Love &Other books on E. 9 mile in Ferndale.
As always, we want to highlight the amazing work of our Volunteer Executive Producer Patrick Harris Jr. and thank our guest Nico Lang.
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56min
August 07, 2024 Mutha Joya, Matriarch of REC
I'Sha and Krystina conduct and in-depth conversation with Joyya Pettus, Assoicate Housing Director and Manny, a young person at Ruth Ellis Center.

These conversations address why the Ruth Ellis Center is so important to the community we serve. Thank you for listening and don't forget to leave your episode suggestions in the comments or on our social media.

We want to highlight the talented
Patrick Harris II, Volunteer Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast.
Check out our producer Patrick and his work at
Patrick Harris (@presidentpat) • Instagram photos and videos
...more
44min

FAQs about Voices of Ruth Ellis Center:

How many episodes does Voices of Ruth Ellis Center have?

The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.