Visible Queerness: Queer Kinship & Chosen Family
As the first part of our two-part focus on 'Visible Queerness', Episode 2 of the /Queer podcast addresses 'Queer Kinship', and the concept of chosen family amongst varying LGBTQ+ communities within the United States. As we travel through Indianapolis, Chicago and San Francisco, we consult with Gary Wasdin of the Chicago Leather Archives and Museum as well as international superstar and activist Sister Roma of The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and postulant sister, Sister Tara NuHole. All three provide us with insight regarding how queer families form, the role they play for individuals and how they facilitate growth and healing of queer individuals recovering from trauma and social rejection.If you are enjoying these episodes and wish to support upcoming content, you can become a Patron here: patreon.com/slashqueer.You can find transcripts, resources and articles at slashqueer.com.
12 Dec 201940min
The Emergence & Loss of Trans Spaces in New York City
The first episode of the /Queer podcast addresses the development, shifting and receding of transgender and gender variant spaces in and around New York City over the past 3-4 decades. The episode includes an interview with Carrie Davis, a nonprofit health and human rights consultant and one of NYC's Human Rights Commissioners, discussing the impact of capitalisation and gentrification on both physical and virtual trans spaces, as well as the value of trans spaces for the transgender and wider gender variant community.This episode of /Queer was edited with the help of Charles Makemson, scripted and presented by Georgie Williams and recorded on location in Brooklyn, New York. A very special thanks to Carrie Davis for her contribution to this episode and also to the performers and congregation at St John’s Lutheran Church. Music in this episode was composed by Kevin MacLeod. If you enjoyed this episode or have any feedback, please get in touch on Instagram or Twitter at @SlashQueer or email us at slashqueer@outlook.com.Become a Patron here: patreon.com/slashqueer.You can find transcripts, resources and articles at slashqueer.com.
4 Nov 201935min
