Podcast appearances and mentions of George M Johnson

Ali Velshi is joined by Co-host of MSNBC's “The Weekend: Primetime” Catherine Rampell, host of SiriusXM's ‘The Dean Obeidallah Show' Dean Obeidallah, Law Professor at Columbia University Kimberlé Crenshaw, Co-hosts of MSNBC's “The Weekend: Primetime” Ayman Mohyeldin and Antonia Hylton, Professor of Law at University of California Berkeley Law Daniel Farber, Vice Chairman and Senior Advisor of Eurasia Group Gerald Butts, Staff Writer at The Atlantic David Graham, Senior Correspondent at Vox Zack Beauchamp, Co-host of MSNBC's “The Weekend: Primetime” Elise Jordan, Professor of Economics & Public Policy at University of Michigan Justin Wolfers, author of ‘All Boys Aren't Blue' George M. Johnson

Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: There's a new push to put whole milk back in school meals. Here's what you should know. George M. Johnson's 'All Boys Aren't Blue' tops 2024 list of most 'challenged' US library books. Critics see Trump attacks on the 'Black Smithsonian' as an effort to sanitize racism in US history. Fewer foreign visitors are traveling to the US in what some see as a sign of a 'Trump Slump.' This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it. Trump is stronger on immigration and weaker on trade, an AP-NORC poll finds. LeBron James becomes first professional male athlete to have likeness depicted in a Ken doll. Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles. A British woman has become the first in the UK to give birth to a baby using a womb transplant donated from her sister. A stroke survivor speaks again with the help of an experimental brain-computer implant. Ancient jawbone from Taiwan belongs to a mysterious group of human ancestors, scientists say. Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment. Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy. Shingles is awful, but there may be another reason to get vaccinated. It may fight dementia. Two moms, one human and one gorilla, bond over pregnancies at Arkansas zoo. Sewage sludge can find a second life on farm fields. Here's how it's made. Despite legal limbo, bodega cats make New Yorkers' hearts purr. Tears and tail wags Inmates reunite with service dogs they raised. On this week’s AP Religion Roundup, a solemn passover in California, and King Charles meets with Pope Francis. Most immigrants at risk of deportation from US are Christian, report finds. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on the list of most challenged library books.

Imagine stepping into a world where your very existence is questioned—where just being yourself is a battle. Now imagine finding the strength, the voice, and the courage to not only survive but to stand up, speak out, and inspire a generation. This week on Chatter that Matters, my guest is George M. Johnson. We dive into the remarkable journey of an award-winning author, journalist, and activist who turned childhood trauma into a global conversation. All Boys Aren't Blue isn't just a book—it's a lifeline, a revolution, and a powerful act of defiance against those who seek to erase stories like George's. As we walk in George's shoes we will learn: What It's Like to Feel Like an Outsider – From childhood bullying to violent attacks, George opens up about the pain of growing up Black and Queer in a world that wasn't always kind. The Strength of Family & Finding a Place to Belong – A grandmother's wisdom, a younger brother's unwavering love, and the importance of having people who simply sees you for who you are. The Power of Writing to Heal & Inspire – How storytelling became George's weapon against ignorance and a beacon of hope for others who feel unseen. Fighting Book Bans & Changing the Narrative – Why All Boys Aren't Blue is one of the most banned books in America—and why that only fuels George's mission to ensure that queer Black voices are heard, celebrated, and never erased. Strength in Numbers & The Future of the Fight – From books to film, podcasts to activism, George isn't stopping. This isn't just about personal triumph; it's about creating a world where no child feels alone in their identity. George M. Johnson is living proof that when you embrace who you are, the world takes notice.  

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Welcome to the 1st installment of our Banned Books Series! In this episode, we discuss George M. Johnson's All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto. This is a beautiful and important book. Tune in to hear our reactions to and understanding of All Boys Aren't Blue. Afterwards, let us know your thoughts about the book.  George M. Johnson (they/them) is an Emmy nominated, award-winning, and bestselling Black nonbinary author and activist. They have written on race, gender, sex, and culture for Essence, the Advocate, BuzzFeed News, Teen Vogue, and more than forty other national publications. George has appeared on BuzzFeed's AM2DM as well as on MSNBC. They are also a proud HBCU alum twice over and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Their debut memoir, All Boys Aren't Blue, was a New York Times bestseller and garnered many accolades. It was the second-most banned book of 2022 in the United States, according to the American Library Association. For their work fighting book bans and challenges, the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) honored George with its Free Speech Defender Award, and TIME Magazine named them one of the “100 Next Most Influential People in the World.”Support the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks!

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Sometimes a poem or a piece of writing just speaks to you. In the first book of our Banned Book Series, All Boys Aren't Blue, George M. Johnson talks about Paul Laurence Dunbar's We Wear the Mask - a poem that has significant meaning for Raquel. Share with us a poem or piece of writing that has impacted you!Support the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks!

Watch us on Youtube!Subscribe today: @BadQueersPodcastThis week, we're applauding Black LGBTQ+ brilliance at the Grammys, catching up on Keke Palmer's Ryan Murphy drama, and tuning into the NWSL playoffs and Women's College Basketball as they ramp up In Bad Queer Opinions, we explore why DL women don't get the smoke they deserve and try to make sense of some seriously uncomfortable FAFO takes on IPOC Trump voters.Kris: I'm currently reading Flamboyants, it's been a great escape during this particular time and week (and place in history). Shana shouted George M. Johnson's latest release out already but I want to shout it out again for highlighting just how Black and queer the Harlem Renaissance was.Order Flamboyants today from a Black bookstore.  Shana: Sex and Rage UK - An organization led by sex workers, educators and activists. They resist stigma and shame as the main causes of sexual and gender-based violence through sex education. They host pop-up lesbian strip club, wrestling and workshops! - Follow @xrage0001 and their location @xrageclubhouse on IGEpisode Notes: [0:50] Queer Urban Dictionary [3:07] Category is: Grammy Award Announcements [13:10] Category is: We're back with Women's Sports[31:45] Category is: Keke Palmer memoir tea[38:07] Am I A Bad Queer?[51:31] Bad Queer Opinions[1:00:32] Shoutouts Share your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showWe are on Patreon!! patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastAffiliates we actually loveSupport Lucky Skivvies and our pod by using coupon code badqueers10 for 10% off your next purchase. Treat your butt today.Shop NowSend your Am I A Bad Queer questions to us on our website at https://badqueers.com/ Email at badqueers@badqueers.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokOpening song by Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsLike us? Love us? Leave a review The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast...

Some of the most transformative art has come from queer Black artists like Langston Hughes, James Baldwin, and Josephine Baker, yet their full stories have often been erased. What can we learn from the Black queer community about creating lasting social change and embracing our identities? Today, we're uplifting their hidden contributions to the fight for Black liberation with our guest, George M. Johnson. George is a nonbinary, award-winning author whose work lives between Blackness and Queerness. They've written the NYT bestselling memoir “All Boys Aren't Blue” and most recently released “Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I'd Known.” To learn more about their work, visit www.iamgmjohnson.com. Black History Year (BHY) is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school and explore pathways to liberation with people who are leading the way. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference. If this episode moved you, share it with your people! Thanks for supporting the work. Hosting BHY is Darren Wallace. The BHY production team includes Brooke Brown, Amber Davis, Mina Davis, Kevin McFall, Gabby Roberts, and Leslie Taylor-Grover. Our producers are Cydney Smith and Len Webb, who also edits the show. BHY's executive producers are Julian Walker and Lilly Workneh. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you start a renaissance? The one woman who knows - Beyoncé - was unavailable to answer my questions. So instead, we've gone back to 1920s Harlem this week, to figure out the good gay truth. It turns out the Harlem Renaissance was a lot more queer than we learned in school. And half of its greatest luminaries, who represented a major step forward in Black queer history, have been largely forgotten today. Three of them are the focus of this week's episode: Alain LeRoy Locke, Gladys Bentley, and Claude McKay. They are just a fraction of the queer Black people who started, fueled, and memorialized the cultural flowering we now call the Harlem Renaissance. Join me and my guest as we delve into their lives and figure out what each has to teach us about this fascinating period. When you're done here, grab a copy of my guest's new book on the subject, which is beautifully illustrated and just came out: ⁠Flamboyants⁠ (2024). If you want more from Historical Homos, you can join our cult at our website. And follow us on Instagram⁠⁠ and TikTok⁠⁠. Like what you hear? Please leave us a five star rating on Apple or Spotify. Do it. Yeahhhhhh just like that. Written and hosted by Bash. Edited by Bash. Guest host: George M. Johnson.

In the newly released book Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I'd Known, author George M. Johnson blends essays, poetry and personal narrative to tell stories of Black queer […] The post George Johnson on Uncovering Hundred-Year-Old Black Queer Histories appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Host Jason Blitman is joined by one of the most banned authors in the country, George M. Johnson, to talk about their new book, Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I'd Known. They discuss the significance of LGBTQIA+ history, challenges faced by past queer icons of the Harlem Renaissance, and the connection between George's previous work, All Boys Aren't Blue, and Flamboyants. Guest Gay Reader Rasheed Newson joins Jason to talk about his reading list, the interconnectedness of queer history, and insights from his own book, My Government Means to Kill Me. George M. Johnson (they/them) is an Emmy nominated, award-winning, and bestselling Black nonbinary author and activist. They have written on race, gender, sex, and culture for Essence, the Advocate, BuzzFeed News, Teen Vogue, and more than forty other national publications. George has appeared on BuzzFeed's AM2DM as well as on MSNBC. They are also a proud HBCU alum twice over and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Their debut memoir, All Boys Aren't Blue, was a New York Times bestseller and garnered many accolades. It was the second-most banned book of 2022 in the United States, according to the American Library Association. For their work fighting book bans and challenges, the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) honored George with its Free Speech Defender Award, and TIME Magazine named them one of the “100 Next Most Influential People in the World.” While writing their memoir, George used he/him pronouns. Originally from Plainfield, New Jersey, they now live in Los Angeles, California.Rasheed Newson is a writer and producer of Bel-Air, The Chi, and Narcos. He currently resides in Pasadena, California with his husband and two children. My Government Means to Kill Me is his debut novel.Gays Reading is sponsored by Audible. Get a FREE 30-day trial by visiting audibletrial.com/gaysreadingBOOK CLUB!Use code GAYSREADING at checkout to get first book for only $4 + free shipping! Restrictions apply.http://aardvarkbookclub.comWATCH!https://youtube.com/@gaysreadingBOOKS!Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading MERCH!Purchase your Gays Reading podcast merchandise HERE! https://gaysreading.myspreadshop.com/ FOLLOW!@gaysreading | @jasonblitman CONTACT!hello@gaysreading.com

In Dinner for Shoes episode 46, George M Johnson on Flamboyants, Fashion + Identity, host Sarah Wasilak chats with the New York Times bestselling author about their new book Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I'd Known. They also discuss George's memoir-manifesto All Boys Aren't Blue, which has been banned under federal law and has empowered George to fight for the freedom to read in court. George shares the ways in which they're continuously inspired by fashion and how they use clothing to portray their style and identity to the outside world. Sarah also tries George's favorite food, crab cakes, as part of a new approach to involving special guests and their go-to meal in her episodes.  THIS DINNER Crab Cake Appetizer from Hamilton Inn in Jersey City, NJ THESE SHOES  Zara Curved Heel Pump THIS OUTFIT  AFRM Sammie Polo Shirt via Rent the Runway AFRM Peta Cargo Skirt via Rent the Runway Vintage BaubleBar earrings THESE CHAPTERS 4:52 - THE OUTFIT BEHIND THE SHOES 8:19 - ALL BOYS AREN'T BLUE 9:27 - READINGS FROM FLAMBOYANTS 14:06 - GEORGE M JOHNSON INTERVIEW 38:46 - CRAB CAKES FROM HAMILTON INN THIS PRODUCTION is created, written, hosted, and produced by Sarah Wasilak. is creative directed and executive produced by Megan Kai. is tech supervised by Nick Zanetis. includes photos and videos in chronological order by George M Johnson, Amazon, Sarah Wasilak, Define Chique, and Shannon Stokes. references All Boys Aren't Blue and Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I'd Known. is made with love. Dinner for Shoes is a podcast hosted by Sarah Wasilak, a fashion and food enthusiast with her mouth full. With appearances by her cats, Trish and Kit, and agendas that almost always go to shit, we aim to dive into a discussion about fashion and style and break some bread in each episode.  Dinner for Shoes podcast episodes are released weekly on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. You can follow along for updates, teasers, and more on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. If there are any fashion topics you've been pondering or good eats you think Sarah should try, don't hesitate to send a DM or an email. Dinner for Shoes is an original by The Kai Productions. Follow Dinner for Shoes: @dinnerforshoes on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube  Follow host Sarah Wasilak: @slwasz on Instagram  Follow producer Megan Kai: @megankaii on Instagram  Get in touch: dinnerforshoes@gmail.comTo make this video more accessible, check out YouDescribe, a web-based platform that offers a free audio description tool for viewers who are blind or visually impaired.

*Patreon- and Substack-only bonus episode teaser*In this episode of The Stacks Unabridged, we're joined by George M. Johnson, author of Flamboyants, to explore the often-overlooked Black queer icons of the Harlem Renaissance. George discusses why they chose to write about these influential figures and how they used rumors and gossip as historical sources to bring these stories to life. We also dive into the current wave of book banning, exploring what's truly driving it and the common misconceptions surrounding this troubling trend. It's a powerful conversation about history, censorship, and resilience.*This episode is exclusive to members of The Stacks Pack on Patreon and our Substack subscribers. To join a community, get inside access to the show, and listen now, click the link below.JOIN PATREON OR SUBSTACK TO LISTENYou can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:https://www.thestackspodcast.com/unabridged/2024/09/20/tsu-38-george-m-johnsonConnect with George: Instagram | Twitter | WebsiteConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | SubscribeSUPPORT THE STACKSJoin The Stacks Pack on PatreonPurchasing books through Bookshop.org or Amazon earns The Stacks a small commission.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kelly highlights some of the most exciting YA nonfiction hitting shelves this fall, including several works of graphic nonfiction. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What's Up in YA newsletter! Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading recommendations from Tailored Book Recommendations! Our bibliologists (aka professional book nerds) are standing by to help you find your next favorite read. Get your recommendations via email, or opt to receive hardcovers or paperbacks delivered right to your door. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Get started today from just $18! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote by Michael Eric Dyson, Marc Favreau (September 10) Shift Happens by J. Albert Mann Unequal: A Story of America by Michael Eric Dyson and Marc Favreau Spirit Sleuths: How Magicians and Detectives Exposed the Ghost Hoaxes by Gail Jarrow (September 10) Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I'd Known by George M. Johnson and illustrated by Charly Palmer (September 24) Don't Look Back: A Memoir of War, Survival, and My Journey from Sudan to America by Achut Deng, Keely Hutton (October 8) A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah Side Quest: A Visual History of Role Playing Games by Samuel Sattin and Steenz (October 8) Halfway There: A Graphic Memoir of Self-Discovery by Christine Mari (October 15) Ay, Mija by Christine Suggs  I Was There American Dream by Malaka Gahrib Visitations by Corey Egbert (November 19) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Chasing Brighter Podcast, hosts Jessica and Kelly discuss their June book club pick, "All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M. Johnson. They delve into the themes and stories within this powerful memoir and manifesto, highlighting George's journey as a Black, non-binary individual navigating issues of race, gender, and sexuality. The hosts discuss their experiences reading and listening to the book, touching on topics such as representation, family support, and the importance of inclusive language. They also reflect on their connections to George's life, emphasizing the significance of reading banned books and celebrating Pride Month by featuring LGBTQIA+ voices. The episode encourages listeners to explore George's memoir and join in the celebration of diverse stories and perspectives. Support Pride Month by Reading our June Book Club Book: All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson

In this episode of the Chasing Brighter Podcast, Kelly and Jessica discuss their upcoming summer travel plans and how they handle pet care through the Rover app, highlighting the convenience and cost-effectiveness of house sitters over boarding pets. They delve into the adventures and mishaps of managing sports schedules for their kids, sharing humorous and relatable stories about rainy soccer games and valuable equipment investments like pop-up tents and wagons. The conversation transitions into a reflection on social interactions and friendship styles, inspired by a New York Times quiz that Jessica and Kelly take, revealing their "firefly" and "evergreen" friendship types, respectively. They emphasize the importance of meaningful connections and staying energized through intimate conversations with close friends. The episode closes with actionable advice on maintaining strong friendships, especially when life gets busy.   Friendship Quiz: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/06/09/well/mind/friendship-style-quiz.html   Our June Book Club pick: All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson. 

**2024 PODCAST OF THE YEAR WINNER: BEST FEMALE HOSTED PODCAST** Welcome to our episode of our award-winning podcast, in this episode, Jessica and Kelly talk about the history and significance of Pride Month, offering insights into the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of inclusivity and advocacy. Topics Discuss: Understanding Pride month, the history of Pride, decoding the acronyms and terms, new terms and inclusivity, the role of allies. Support Pride Month by Reading our June Book Club Book: All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson

On this episode of #velshibannedbookclub, MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi highlights the documentary "The ABCs of Book Banning." He brings on two past guests featured prominently in the film, author George M. Johnson and the 101-year-old Grace Linn.

Ali Velshi is joined by former Counsel to Donald Trump Michael Cohen, Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist David Cay Johnston, former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh, former Republican Congressman Charlie Dent, Independent Journalist Noga Tarnopolsky, Investigative Reporter with The New York Times Susanne Craig, former Executive Vice-President of the Trump Organization Barbara Res, Founding Partner & Washington Correspondent for Puck News Julia Ioffe, Author of ‘All Boys Aren't Blue' George M. Johnson, 101-year-old Activist Grace Linn

Have you read Elliot Page's brilliant new memoir, Pageboy (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm)? Jen and Ashley are discussing our thoughts about this powerful book in the November book club episode. We also share our pairings, including George M. Johnson's All Boys Aren't Blue (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) and Kacen Callendar's Felix Ever After (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm).   In addition to monthly bonus episodes, we are now releasing more content on Patreon for subscribers. We appreciate your support so much. If you haven't joined us there yet, you can check the details out here.     Visit the Unabridged website for our full show notes and links to the books mentioned in the episode. Interested in what else we're reading? Check out our Featured Books page.   Want to support Unabridged?     Follow us @unabridgedpod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. | Join our Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge. | Visit our curated list of books at Bookshop.org. | Become a patron on Patreon. | Check out our Merch Store. | Visit the resources available in our Teachers Pay Teachers store.

George M. Johnson talks about their debut Young Adult memoir All Boys Aren't Blue, the support of their family, their love of Toni Morrison, and the importance of standing against book bans.  Read the transcript here. Resources: Check out All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson.  Read about Johnson's family supporting their book when it was challenged in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Access other banned books with our free Books Unbanned library card for teens.  

In this episode, we explore the transformation of Black queer narratives and their profound impact on societal perceptions. Join us as acclaimed author and activist George M. Johnson delves deep into the stories that challenge the conventional narratives surrounding Black families raising LGBTQ Black children. Together, we'll unravel the importance of self-identification and the power of labels within the LGBTQ+ community. As George takes us on this poignant journey, we'll also immerse ourselves in the concept of Black joy and its importance in the face of adversity. Furthermore, for those outside the LGBTQ+ circle wondering how to stand in solidarity, we'll touch upon actionable ways individuals can be better allies and champions for LGBTQ+ rights. About George M. Johnson George M Johnson is an Award Winning Black Non-Binary Writer, Author, and Activist located in the NYC area. From the scores of places that George has written for to the outlets who have written about George, their connections in the media world run deep with his knowledge and expertise being called upon from publishing to the big screen. They are the author of the Bestselling Young Adult memoir All Boys Aren't Blue discussing their adolescence growing up as a young Black Queer boy in New Jersey through a series of powerful essays. Their book has been optioned for Television by Gabrielle Union and Sony TV. Website: https://iamgmjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgmjohnson/?hl=en Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/george.m.johnson/ Books: - All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto: https://a.co/d/9003ghi - We Are Not Broken: https://a.co/d/6Nw5V6r Episodes Mentioned Polyamory and Open Relationships with Jessica Fearn: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/george-lizos/episodes/Ep-22-Polyamory-and-Open-Relationships-with-Jessica-Fern-e225pcj The Problem with Top/Bottom with Sergio Zapata: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/george-lizos/episodes/Ep--2-The-Problem-With-TopBottom-with-Sergio-Zapata-e1qpo4s About Me  I'm George Lizos, spiritual teacher, psychic healer, and #1 bestselling author. Growing up in a small Christian community, I was judged and rejected for being gay and different. After a futile two-year attempt to change who I was born to be, I called myself a human abomination and almost took my own life. Fortunately, in my darkest moment, I saw the light and ventured on a healing journey of love, forgiveness, and spiritual awakening.  Yet, my gay dating life since hasn't always been all roses and rainbows, and my past dramas and traumas have definitely kept things spicy. Fast forward past many awkward dates and disappointing sex, I Created Can't Host to challenge toxic gay stereotypes, explore the complex dynamics of gay sex and relationships, and create opportunities for healing and growth. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://georgelizos.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect With Me  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/georgelizos/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://georgelizos.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@iamgeorgelizos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.yourspiritualtoolkit.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  My Books Be The Guru: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TtCj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Lightworkers Gotta Work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TmKf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Protect Your Light: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TmJd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Lisa discusses Banned Book Week of 2023, which is meant to educate individuals on the alarming number of books that are being protested and banned each year. The American Library Association tracks the data and says that an unprecedented number of attemps to ban books have occurred in 2022 and already this year. In this episode, Lisa discusses what it means to challenge a book, and offers up ideas on what readers can to to ensure books aren't being banned. She also discusses the 10 most banned books of 2022..The 10 most banned books in 2022:1. Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maria Kobabe 2.  All Boys Aren't Blueby George M. Johnson3. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison 4. Flamer by Mike Curato5.  (Tie) Looking for Alaska by John Green5.(tie) The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky7. Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison8. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie9. Out of Darkness Ashley Hope Perez10. (tie) A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas10. (tie) Crank by Ellen Hopkins10. (tie) Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews10. (tie) This Boy is Gay by Juno Dawson The American Library Association tracked the top 10 most frequently challenged books of 2021, and they are: 1.  Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maria Kobabe and she is quoted in this article. 2.  Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison 3.  All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson 4. Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Perez 5. The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas 6. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie 7. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews 8. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison 9. This Boy is Gay by Juno Dawson 10. Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out    by Susan Kuklin*The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives a small commission.  For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.

This week, Natalia, Robin, and Shannon recommend books that have been challenged or outright banned. Titles include: Tiffany D. Jackson, Monday's Not Coming Malinda Lo, Last Night at the Telegraph Club Aiden Thomas, Cemetery Boys Elizabeth Acevedo, Clap When You Land Ta-Nehisi Coates, Between the World and Me Adib Khorram, Darius the Great Is Not OK (Darius the Great #1) Megan McCafferty, Bumped (Bumped #1) George M. Johnson, All Boys Aren't Blue Samira Ahmed, Internment Jodi Picoult & Jennifer Finney Boylan, Mad Honey Nikole Hannah Jones, The 1619 Project Faridah Abike-Iyimide, Ace of Spades You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

Margery:Watch: Justified Hulu https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/justifiedRead: All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson https://www.npr.org/2022/10/25/1130433140/banned-books-all-boys-arent-blue-george-johnson-lgbtq-yaListen: Smartless on Amazonhttps://wondery.com/shows/smartless/Elizabeth:Watch:Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory on Disney+https://disneyplus.com/series/animals-up-close-with-bertie-gregory/68dHgeRaJoXX?sharesource=iOSIRead: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmererhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/braiding-sweetgrass-robin-wall-kimmerer/16712606Listen: https://www.lukestorey.com/lifestylistpodcast/the-secret-intelligence-of-water-as-the-liquid-language-of-god-w/-veda-austin-410Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery: Watch:  Justified Hulu  https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/justified Read:  All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson  https://www.npr.org/2022/10/25/1130433140/banned-books-all-boys-arent-blue-george-johnson-lgbtq-ya Listen:  Smartless on Amazon https://wondery.com/shows/smartless/ Elizabeth: Watch: Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory on Disney+ https://disneyplus.com/series/animals-up-close-with-bertie-gregory/68dHgeRaJoXX?sharesource=iOSI Read:  Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer https://bookshop.org/p/books/braiding-sweetgrass-robin-wall-kimmerer/16712606 Listen:  https://www.lukestorey.com/lifestylistpodcast/the-secret-intelligence-of-water-as-the-liquid-language-of-god-w/-veda-austin-410 Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MSNBC's Ali Velshi brings you the “Velshi Banned Book Club,” an act of resistance against the epidemic of book banning. In each episode, a different author of a banned book joins Ali—including Margaret Atwood, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Laurie Halse Anderson, George M. Johnson and more—to talk about why their work is being targeted and about the literature itself. “Velshi Banned Book Club” is a series rooted in literary and cultural analysis and in the notion of reading as resistance. Read along with Ali and follow now to listen to the first two episodes on August 24th. https://link.chtbl.com/vbbc_trms

MSNBC's Ali Velshi brings you the “Velshi Banned Book Club,” an act of resistance against the epidemic of book banning. In each episode, a different author of a banned book joins Ali—including Margaret Atwood, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Laurie Halse Anderson, George M. Johnson and more—to talk about why their work is being targeted and about the literature itself. “Velshi Banned Book Club” is a series rooted in literary and cultural analysis and in the notion of reading as resistance. Read along with Ali and follow now to listen to the first two episodes on August 24th. https://link.chtbl.com/vbbc_mj

MSNBC's Ali Velshi brings you the “Velshi Banned Book Club,” an act of resistance against the epidemic of book banning. In each episode, a different author of a banned book joins Ali—including Margaret Atwood, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Laurie Halse Anderson, George M. Johnson and more—to talk about why their work is being targeted and about the literature itself. “Velshi Banned Book Club” is a series rooted in literary and cultural analysis and in the notion of reading as resistance. Read along with Ali and follow now to listen to the first two episodes on August 24th. https://link.chtbl.com/vbbc_aiwch

MSNBC's Ali Velshi brings you the “Velshi Banned Book Club,” an act of resistance against the epidemic of book banning. In each episode, a different author of a banned book joins Ali—including Margaret Atwood, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Laurie Halse Anderson, George M. Johnson and more—to talk about why their work is being targeted and about the literature itself. “Velshi Banned Book Club” is a series rooted in literary and cultural analysis and in the notion of reading as resistance. Read along with Ali and follow now to listen to the first two episodes on August 24th.

Books are being banned from schools and public libraries at alarming rates, and stories from LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC authors are disproportionately being pulled from shelves. How do book bans harm learning and access to information? What do these challenges say about the American educational system? Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom and George M. Johnson, author of the widely challenged book “All Boys Aren't Blue'' join host Roy Wood Jr. to break down where these book bans are coming from, the political ideology behind them, and how these banned books can help young readers understand complex issues. #DailyShow #Podcast #BeyondTheScenes   Original air date: September 20, 2022   More on Banned Books Week: bannedbooksweek.org   Get involved: https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During this LGBTQ Pride month, many members of the community are reflecting on a year of unprecedented political and legal attacks. One of the biggest battlefields has been in public schools and libraries, where books featuring LGBTQ stories have been the targets of censors. On today's episode of A Word, guest host journalist Aisha Mills is joined by George M. Johnson, author of one of the most banned books, All Boys Aren't Blue. They talk about the intersection of race and gender identity, and how Johnson has fought back against critics who call the book dangerous and inappropriate for children. Guest: George M. Johnson, author of All Boys Aren't Blue Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for $15 for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During this LGBTQ Pride month, many members of the community are reflecting on a year of unprecedented political and legal attacks. One of the biggest battlefields has been in public schools and libraries, where books featuring LGBTQ stories have been the targets of censors. On today's episode of A Word, guest host journalist Aisha Mills is joined by George M. Johnson, author of one of the most banned books, All Boys Aren't Blue. They talk about the intersection of race and gender identity, and how Johnson has fought back against critics who call the book dangerous and inappropriate for children. Guest: George M. Johnson, author of All Boys Aren't Blue Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for $15 for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During this LGBTQ Pride month, many members of the community are reflecting on a year of unprecedented political and legal attacks. One of the biggest battlefields has been in public schools and libraries, where books featuring LGBTQ stories have been the targets of censors. On today's episode of A Word, guest host journalist Aisha Mills is joined by George M. Johnson, author of one of the most banned books, All Boys Aren't Blue. They talk about the intersection of race and gender identity, and how Johnson has fought back against critics who call the book dangerous and inappropriate for children. Guest: George M. Johnson, author of All Boys Aren't Blue Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for $15 for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During this LGBTQ Pride month, many members of the community are reflecting on a year of unprecedented political and legal attacks. One of the biggest battlefields has been in public schools and libraries, where books featuring LGBTQ stories have been the targets of censors. On today's episode of A Word, guest host journalist Aisha Mills is joined by George M. Johnson, author of one of the most banned books, All Boys Aren't Blue. They talk about the intersection of race and gender identity, and how Johnson has fought back against critics who call the book dangerous and inappropriate for children. Guest: George M. Johnson, author of All Boys Aren't Blue Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for $15 for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During this LGBTQ Pride month, many members of the community are reflecting on a year of unprecedented political and legal attacks. One of the biggest battlefields has been in public schools and libraries, where books featuring LGBTQ stories have been the targets of censors. On today's episode of A Word, guest host journalist Aisha Mills is joined by George M. Johnson, author of one of the most banned books, All Boys Aren't Blue. They talk about the intersection of race and gender identity, and how Johnson has fought back against critics who call the book dangerous and inappropriate for children. Guest: George M. Johnson, author of All Boys Aren't Blue Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for $15 for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During this LGBTQ Pride month, many members of the community are reflecting on a year of unprecedented political and legal attacks. One of the biggest battlefields has been in public schools and libraries, where books featuring LGBTQ stories have been the targets of censors. On today's episode of A Word, guest host journalist Aisha Mills is joined by George M. Johnson, author of one of the most banned books, All Boys Aren't Blue. They talk about the intersection of race and gender identity, and how Johnson has fought back against critics who call the book dangerous and inappropriate for children. Guest: George M. Johnson, author of All Boys Aren't Blue Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for $15 for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During this LGBTQ Pride month, many members of the community are reflecting on a year of unprecedented political and legal attacks. One of the biggest battlefields has been in public schools and libraries, where books featuring LGBTQ stories have been the targets of censors. On today's episode of A Word, guest host journalist Aisha Mills is joined by George M. Johnson, author of one of the most banned books, All Boys Aren't Blue. They talk about the intersection of race and gender identity, and how Johnson has fought back against critics who call the book dangerous and inappropriate for children. Guest: George M. Johnson, author of All Boys Aren't Blue Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for $15 for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this month, amid a sharp rise in book bans across the country, Governor Gavin Newsom called on educators to preserve students' access to books, including those that “reflect the diverse experiences and perspectives of Californians.” Individual book bans in U.S. classrooms and school libraries increased by 28 percent during the first half of this school year compared to the prior six months, according to a report by the free speech group PEN America. The increase is partly due to newly-enacted state laws, and the bans “continue to target stories by and about people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals,” according to PEN. While rare in California, book battles are percolating in Temecula and Huntington Beach. We talk about the impact of book bans on free expression and students' access to literature and diverse perspectives Guests: Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Director, American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom - and executive director of the Freedom to Read Foundation Jaea Rivera, officer, Vandegrift High School Banned Book Club - in Austin, Texas. George M. Johnson, award-winning author of "All Boys Aren't Blue" and "We Are Not Broken" Jeff Horseman, Riverside County government and regional politics reporter, Southern California News Group

This Pride Month, in light of the increase in book banning around the nation, particularly of books featuring LGBTQIA+ characters or themes, we are spending the month spotlighting authors of these frequently challenged books. Up first this month we talk to George M. Johnson, author of the acclaimed young adult memoir, All Boys Aren't Blue. According to the American Library Association, the book was the second most banned title of 2022. We talk to Johnson about their book, and about the experience of witnessing their book being banned across the country.

Ali Velshi is joined by Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA), NBC's Molly Hunter, Fmr. 9-term congresswoman from CA Jane Harman, Professor at Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health at University of California, San Francisco Dr. Katrina Kimport, Professor at University of California, Irvine Law Michele Goodwin, Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE), Fmr. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch, New York Times Best-Selling Author of ‘All Boys Aren't Blue' George M. Johnson, Author of ‘Out of Darkness' Ashley Hope Pérez

Publishing giant Penguin Random House and literary organization PEN America — along with a group of authors, students, and parents — sued Florida's Escambia County School District and school board for banning books about race and LGBTQ+ issues from its libraries. Banned author George M. Johnson joins us to talk about the fight to free their book, All Boys Aren't Blue, from censorship.And in headlines: Senator Dianne Feinstein's condition is worse than what was previously disclosed, Disney canceled the development of a $1 billion office complex in Orlando, Florida, and the L.A. Dodgers disinvited a legendary San Francisco drag activist group from the team's upcoming Pride Night celebration.Show Notes:“All Boys Aren't Blue” by George M. Johnson – https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374312718 What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastCrooked Coffee is officially here. Our first blend, What A Morning, is available in medium and dark roasts. Wake up with your own bag at crooked.com/coffeeFollow us on Instagram –https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

☎️ This week's guest is Photographer, Director, and Content Creator Vincent Marc aka MarcMyStyle. First, we talk about the return of PValley and Noah's Arc and the impact both shows had on the community. Then, I ask Marc about his soul contract- and if he felt like he was living his life purpose. The introduction lead us to many topics: King of the Butch Queens- what it means to Marc to be able to express the masculine and feminine side. One of Marc's most challenging yet rewarding collaborations was with Author and Activist, George M. Johnson. Marc talks about how his journey as a photographer began and how photography introduced him to his longtime partner and artist BAMIHANNA, who was a guest on the show (ep. 432). Marc uses the set to create the world he wants to portray through the camera lens, which gave birth to his well-known drape aesthetic. Lastly, Marc talks about balancing love, life, and career and how he uses his Only Fans page to create unapologetically. Vincent Marc www.vincentmarc.net IG and Twitter @marcmystyle OF @marcshotit

Clarence Thomas's “grifting” faucet just won't turn off, says an exasperated Danielle Moodie on this episode of The New Abnormal politics podcast. It was recently revealed that the Supreme Court Justice reported income from a firm that doesn't exist, and hasn't for a while, and Moodie, and her co-host of the show Andy Levy, are over this man's antics. They discuss a lot of them on this show in particular given the recent news. Later, Spencer Ackerman, columnist for The Nation and writer of the Forever Wars newsletter, breaks down the case ofJack Teixeira, the 21-year-old Air National Guardsman accused of leaking classified documents and why it's different than the whistleblowing cases of Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden. Then, George M. Johnson, author of All Boys Aren't Blue, one of the now-many banned books in America, shares with co-host Danielle what it's like to be the author of a banned book and the most “fascinating” and mind-boggling thing about Republican behavior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Politicians are playing the blame game after a catastrophic train derailment spilled highly toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio. But their inaction leaves residents without clear answers – or even clean water. Plus, Republican state lawmakers are doubling down on the GOP's anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, introducing more than three hundred anti-LGBTQ bills nationwide – and it's only February. Garry Kasparov, Igor Novikov, Amb. William Taylor, Dr. Kavita Patel, BD Wong, Mara S. Campo, George M. Johnson, and Ron Insana join. 

Over the past two years, we've seen a dramatic increase in the number of books being banned or challenged in school districts across the country. While here's a long history of book banning and censorship in America, over the 2021 to 2022 school year book banning reached an unprecedented high. What's even more worrying about this increased censorship is which stories are being censored. The majority of the books being targeted by these bans contain LGBTQ storylines and protagonists of color. Here today to talk with us about book banning and how we can all show up in the fight against censorship is George M. Johnson. Their memoir, All Boys Aren't Blue, explores themes of gender identity, sexual orientation and race. As Johnson shares their experience growing up black and queer in New Jersey and Virginia. All Boys Aren't Blue was published in 2020 and has become one of the top five most banned books in the country.

We are bringing you an episode of NPR's ‘Book of the Day' podcast! Everyday, that podcast highlights a recent story or interview about books from NPR. Listen to host Leila Fadel speak with author George M. Johnson about their memoir ‘All Boys Aren't Blue' and the challenges to books by school boards across the country.

More than a million users have reportedly left the Twitter app since owner Elon Musk took over, but for some the decision to log off for good isn't easy. Love it or hate it, Twitter has been a major stage for political unrest, pop culture pinnacles, social justice movements, and community engagement. Now, users who've found a home on the app are debating what's next. Many have decided to leave in the wake of Elon Musk's takeover of the platform, but that's not an easy decision for everyone. Host Kai Wright talks with George M. Johnson, best-selling author of the novel "All Boys Aren't Blue," who's made a revolutionary space for themself on Twitter. Plus, Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah joins to tell us why she's not ready to deactivate her account just yet. Read more of Karen's thoughts in her opinion piece, Why I'm not leaving Twitter. Companion listening for this episode: Digital Life Is A Moral Mess (8/11/2022) A listener voicemail sends the show's Senior Digital Producer Kousha Navidar on a search for moral clarity with philosopher, Dr. Christopher Robichaud. Plus, Shirin Ghaffary, senior reporter at Recode and co-host of the podcast Land of The Giants, shares the story of Facebook, and why it has been so hard for them to respond to the damage their technology has created.  “Notes from America” airs live on Sunday evenings at 6pm ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts. To catch all the action, tune into the show on Sunday nights via the stream on notesfromamerica.org or on WNYC's YouTube channel.   We want to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @noteswithkai or email us at notes@wnyc.org.

As we enter the final phase of the midterm campaigns, candidates in four states hit the debate stage. Meantime, new reporting on Trump's hunt for a senior staffer for a potential 2024 run. Plus, Adidas cuts all business ties with Kanye West over his antisemitic rhetoric. Yamiche Alcindor, Jackie Alemany, Barry Berke, John Micek, Michael Nutter, Fmr. Sen. Al Franken, George M. Johnson, and Rep. Ro Khanna join.

Books are being banned from schools and public libraries at alarming rates, and stories from LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC authors are disproportionately being pulled from shelves. How do book bans harm learning and access to information? What do these challenges say about the American educational system? Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom and George M. Johnson, author of the widely challenged book “All Boys Aren't Blue'' join host Roy Wood Jr. to break down where these book bans are coming from, the political ideology behind them, and how these banned books can help young readers understand complex issues. Beyond The Scenes is a podcast from The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Check out more episodes wherever you get your podcasts or YouTube.com/TheDailyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.