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Trump restringiu direitos da comunidade LGBTIA+.Esse conteúdo é uma parceria entre RW Cast e RFI.

On this episode of Closed! Lee speaks with New York City Councilwoman Carmen De La Rosa. The Councilwoman currently represents District 10, which includes Washington Heights, Inwood and Marble Hill. Before she was a Councilwoman, Ms. De La Rosa was a member of the State Assembly. Carmen in a fierce advocate for criminal justice reform, workers' rights, affordable housing, LGBTIA rights and a number of other important social justice causes.We asked Councilwoman De La Rosa to join us to discuss her new bill, the Construction Justice Act. Councilwoman De La Rosa explains what the act is, how it is supposed to work and who this act benefits. Notably, she also addresses some of her biggest critics and detractors of the bill.If you are keeping up with New York real estate, this bill will change the way in which development works, so don't miss this interview!You can find more information on Councilwoman Carmen De La Rosa here: https://council.nyc.gov/carmen-de-la-rosa/As always, you can reach out to Lee at Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina by visiting https://www.bfkplaw.com/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ https://www.bastabugie.it/8132OGGI A SCUOLA MI HANNO SPIEGATO COME CAMBIARE SESSO "Oggi a scuola un attivista Lgbt ha spiegato come cambiare sesso - Giulio, 13 anni"."Oggi a scuola ci hanno letto una favola in cui la principessa era un uomo - Anna, 8 anni"."La mia scuola ha permesso anche ai maschi di usare i bagni delle femmine - Matilde, 16 anni".Sono questi i messaggi, accompagnati dai volti di bambini e adolescenti con uno zaino scolastico sulle spalle, che campeggiano sui manifesti della nuova campagna nazionale di affissioni lanciata lo scorso 7 aprile da Pro Vita & Famiglia onlus per chiedere una legge che impedisca lo svolgimento di qualsiasi progetto sulla fluidità di genere in aula, il consenso informato preventivo dei genitori su ogni attività sensibile, la possibilità per le famiglie di poter esonerare i propri figli dai corsi gender è infine lo Stop agli attivisti LGBTQ+ nelle scuole.Si tratta di oltre 50 affissioni in tutta Roma - e che nelle prossime settimane toccheranno le altre principali città italiane - ma che hanno in pochissime ore scatenato un polverone mediatico oltre che una vera e propria reazione violenta e censoria, quasi da dittatura, da parte tanto del Comune di Roma Capitale quanto dal mondo Lgbt. Vi spieghiamo perché sono tutte accuse infondate e perché i nostri manifesti sono tutt'altro che illegali.LA CENSURA DI ROMA CAPITALENon sono durati neanche 24 ore, infatti, i nostri manifesti, che subito è arrivata la richiesta di rimozione da parte dell'amministrazione di Roma Capitale, tra l'altro con motivazioni assurde, false e ideologiche, volte solo a screditare e gettare fango sulla buona fede del messaggio delle affissioni. Il Comune, infatti, ha chiesto alle ditte concessionarie di rimuoverli in tutta la città poiché "segnati da stereotipi nella rappresentazione della comunità Lgbtqai+, rappresentata come minaccia e dannosa per lo sviluppo dei bambini e dell'infanzia". La Campagna di affissioni infatti, sarebbe - secondo l'amministrazione - offensiva "delle declinazioni di identità sessuale diverse da quella tradizionale" e contraria «alle politiche di genere portate avanti da Roma Capitale". E' palese che siano tutti patetici pretesti per giustificare l'ennesima e vergognosa censura a opera di uno squadrismo Lgbt ormai istituzionalizzato, in piena violazione del diritto costituzionale alla libertà di espressione contro cui ovviamente Pro Vita & Famiglia farà ricorso in Tribunale, come ha già annunciato Jacopo Coghe, portavoce dell'associazione. Non si deve infatti dimenticare che l'ideologizzazione di Roma, a chiare tinte arcobaleno, è ormai cosa nota e radicati da anni, fin da quando l'attuale amministrazione guidata dal sindaco Roberto Gualtieri a creato un apposito Ufficio per i diritti Lgbtiqia+ e ci ha messo a capo Marilena Grassadonia, già in passato presidente di "Famiglie Arcobaleno".GLI ATTI VANDALICICome se non bastasse la già vergognosa censura del Comune, sempre nel giro di meno di 24 ore su molti dei manifesti di Pro Vita & Famiglia si è abbattuta l'altra mannaia a cui l'associazione è ormai - ahinoi - abituata da anni, ovvero quella della violenza vandalica. Le affissioni, infatti, sono state danneggiate e strappate da parte di ignoti. Il solito modus operandi che agisce su due binari, quello istituzionale e quello "da strada", ma che converge nell'unico obiettivo di chi la pensa diversamente: quello di tappare la bocca e non far circolare la libera manifestazione del pensiero altrui, in barba al dettato Costituzionale.Ma la vergogna censoria non finisce qui. A dar man forte a Comune e vandali, ci ha infatti pensato il mondo Lgbtqia+, che è insorto contro i manifesti di Pro Vita & Famiglia, chiedendo apertamente la rimozione, auspicandola e parlando - anche qui, in modo del tutto falso e lontanissimo dalla verità - di illegalità o inappropriatezza delle affissioni. Per esempio Arcigay Roma, che ha dichiarato che «le affissioni che tappezzano Roma veicolano messaggi lesivi della dignità delle persone Lgbtqia+, promuovendo stereotipi dannosi e alimentando un clima di discriminazione e intolleranza» e chiedendo apertamente al Comune «di rimuovere i manifesti per il loro contenuto discriminatorio e lesivo dei diritti individuali».A fare da eco +Europa che falsifica la realtà e attacca la buona fede dell'associazione parlando di «manifesti manipolatori» e di voler «generare paura e odio». Inoltre sempre +Europa propina fake news quando afferma che «nessuno obbliga» nelle scuole «le bambine a immaginarsi principi invece che principesse» poiché purtroppo ci sono decine se non centinaia di prove di progetti e iniziative gender nelle scuole italiano di ogni ordine e grado che vanno proprio in questa direzione.A inserirsi in questo mare magnum di polemica e falsità, anche la nota attivista arcobaleno e avvocato Cathy La Torre, che ha addirittura chiamato i suoi follower a una «rivolta civile» e a denunciare ogni qual volta si vede per strada uno dei nostri manifesti. Secondo La Torre, infatti, la legittima Campagna "Mio Figlio No" di Pro Vita & Famiglia non è espressione di un'opinione o di una libertà, ma è addirittura «propaganda illegale, discriminatoria, lesiva dei diritti».PERCHÉ I NOSTRI MANIFESTI SONO LEGALINiente di più falso. Innanzitutto, infatti, le affissioni della onlus non sono né discriminatori né lesivi di alcun diritto altrui, poiché portano avanti una legittima campagna per tutelare la libertà educativa dei genitori, il consenso informato preventivo e non attaccano nessuna persona né alcuna categoria. E non sono nemmeno illegali. Ecco perché.L'amministrazione Gualtieri, nella richiesta di rimozione, cita l'art. 12 bis del Regolamento comunale e l'art. 23 c. 4 bis del Codice della Strada per definire le affissioni: "lesive della libertà di orientamento sessuale e identità di genere"/"segnate da stereotipi contro la comunità Lgbtqai+"/"contrarie alle politiche di genere di Roma Capitale". Il punto è che sia il Regolamento che il Codice riguardano solo pubblicità commerciali e non le campagne sociali come quelle di Pro Vita & Famiglia. Inoltre l'art. 23 c. 4 bis è inapplicabile poiché mancano del tutto i decreti attuativi. Come se non bastasse, il Comune non può censurare opinioni "contrarie alle politiche" che promuove perché è palesemente una roba da regime.L'unico atto illegale, quindi, è la censura del Comune di Roma, poiché va contro l'Art. 21 della Costituzione Italiana che recita: "Tutti hanno diritto di manifestare liberamente il proprio pensiero con la parola, lo scritto e ogni altro mezzo di diffusione".La Consigliera regionale del Lazio Chiara Iannarelli, esponente di FdI, è intervenuta per esprimere solidarietà nei confronti di Pro Vita & Famiglia onlus. L'attuale vicepresidente della Commissione Lavoro, Formazione, Politiche Giovanili, Pari Opportunità, Istruzione e Diritto allo Studio ha dichiarato che «viviamo in un mondo alla rovescia, dove manifesti che si oppongono all'imposizione di contenuti legati all'ideologia Lgbtia+ nelle scuole vengono censurati come accade nei regimi totalitari. È assurdo che la stessa amministrazione che nega il consenso informato ai genitori promuova corsi obbligatori fin dagli asili, spesso condotti da attivisti, per "decostruire gli stereotipi di genere", distruggendo così punti di riferimento fondamentali per lo sviluppo dei bambini. Da anni - ha aggiunto Iannarelli - si diffonde nelle scuole la teoria della fluidità di genere e del transessualismo, ignorando i gravi rischi legati all'uso di bloccanti della pubertà, già ampiamente criticati dalla comunità scientifica. Ma tutto ciò, per il Comune di Roma, è considerato normale, perché perfettamente coerente con la propria visione ideologica», ha concluso.

In this episode, join host Crystal and Travis Tucker, Assistant Dean and Director of the Carl A. Fields Center for Equality and Understanding at Princeton University, as they explore how campus housing staff can better support LGBT students by addressing privacy, community, and inclusivity. They discuss impactful policies, staff training, and partnerships, share success stories, and offer practical advice for creating spaces where students who identify as LGBTIA thrive.

Send us a textOn today's episode of The “Center” we'll be joined by Reverend Tamara Siburg. Reverend Tamara is the pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clinton, Iowa. Since beginning her service in Clinton, Rev. Tamara and her congregation have committed to focusing on issues such as homelessness, food insecurity, and LGBTIA+ recognition and safe practices within our community. Through Rev. Tamara's leadership, St. Paul has committed to sponsoring the first PFLAG chapter in the River Cities area and hosts a monthly meeting at St. Paul church on the third Sunday of each month. Reverend Tamara is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, and comes from a family tradition of ministry.  Please note: The views expressed here are individual views that do not necessarily reflect the views of the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa. "Sweet Times" is by All Bets Off, and is provided by Adobe Stock.

Josh Szeps is an Australian journalist & the host of popular podcast 'Uncomfortable Conversations' where he hosts some of the biggest political & social commentators/journalists from across the globe.In this conversation we discussed a range of topics from:- The importance of creating safe spaces to discuss uncomfortable/taboo topics for education & social progression.- The identity wars of the LGBTIA+ movements & whether it's actually creating equality or greater division.- How identity labels & tribalism garner division & create global conflict.- Whether the use of pronouns & trans education in schools is right or wrong.- The upcoming US election & Josh's honest thoughts on President Trump.- How to see through virtue signalling & recognise real support.- How the progressive left went lost it's radical way to cancel culture.- What history will say about about the information revolution ahead of us.- All this & much much more in this incredibly engaging conversation with @JoshSzeps_ To support the show, subscribe to my channel here on YouTube & leave a comment on this episode.Check out Josh's channel linked above & follow us both on social media @bradleyjdryburgh & @joshszeps Big love,Brad xoxo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The biggest stories on the internet from July 11th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:06 RawBeautyKristi accused of building an anti-LGBTIA+ homeschool on her homestead 10:01 Chris Olsen calls out fellow TikToker HaleyyBaylee for mocking abuse victims in new skit 13:57 1 million beers Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg  Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/  Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/ 

Are you ready to learn how to master the art of P u s s y worship? In this sexy + delicious episode, we are joined by Jordana Ezra, a certified Somatic Sexologist who predominately works in the LGBTIA+ community for an episode around being in devotion to P u s s y. Join us as Jordana shares about the healing power of nonsexual P u s s y worship, how to calm your nerves before eating P u s s y, and the importance of honoring P u s s y's yes, no, and maybe. They also give us a step-by-step breakdown of how to eat P u s s y and why consent + safety is hot as f*ck. Jenny and Jordana also share the importance of sitting with shame & disgust and why being present with ourselves will allow us to give and receive so much more pleasure. Jordana's passion & devotion to P u s s y radiates off of them throughout this episode so expect to be mesmerized and captivated. Whether you want to worship someone else's P u s s y or receive this pleasure, worship, and devotion for your own P u s s y – this episode is for you! Topics include: Sex work, yoni massage, & P u s s y worship BDSM & kink as a healing modality Pelvic floor tension Internalized P u s s y shame Performance anxiety & faking orgasms P u s s y gazing Lesbian sex Communicating your sexual desires The importance of attunement & safety within our nervous system Are you a P u s s y haver in the Portland Oregon area and want to experience P u s s y worship and play? If so, mark your calendar for July 26th as Jenny and Jordana are hosting a P u s s y play party! Follow them on Instagram or email Jenny at jenny@jennybraxton.com if you want to know all the juicy details! Are you a P u s s y owner who desires to create a deeply devotional relationship with P u s s y and feel worthy of worship? If so, book a FREE P u s s y activation session with Jordana: [thequeersexcoach.as.me/schedule/] Ready to turn P u s s y on to the power & the pleasure within her and reclaim your sexuality? Book a COMPLIMENTARY P u s s y Queen activation call with Jenny!: [calendly.com/jennybraxton/p-queen-activation-call] Mentioned in this episode: Layla Martin Lacy Phillips Mama Gena Connect with Jordana: Website: [jordanaezra.com/] Instagram: @thequeersxcoach [instagram.com/thequeersxcoach/] The Golden Age of Pleasure Retreat held in New York [evelynsparks.com/the-golden-age-of-pleasure] Connect with your host, Jenny Braxton: Instagram: @pusssy.centered.living [instagram.com/pusssy.centered.living] Website: [jennybraxton.com/] The School of P u s s y Centered Living: [jennybraxton.mykajabi.com/the-school-of-pcl] Loved the episode and want to show your gratitude? Share it with a friend or sister who would also benefit from this message, hit subscribe so you never miss a juicy & delicious episode, and leave a 5-star review so we can get the power of pussy out to as many humans as possible!

For the 160th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Cody Daigle-Orians, the influencer behind Ace Dad Advice and author of I Am Ace, to discuss the underrepresentation of asexuality in popular culture. It's Pride Month, and there's lots of rightful celebration for the LGBTIA community, but rarely mention of the acronym's A. In fact, asexuality is so underrepresented in culture that it can be hard to self-identify. Cody Daigle-Orians didn't realize they were asexual until age 42 after initially coming out as gay. It was reading about asexuality on Tumblr that led to their ah-ha moment. In this episode, Cody explains the nuances of asexuality and attraction, including the differences between sexual, romantic, and aesthetic attraction, as well as the glossary of related ace terms. Cody also debunks some common misconceptions, shares how their asexuality journey led them to rethink their gender identity, how polyamory fits into their equation, and provides tips for navigating mixed identity relationships.  For more from today's guest, Cody Daigle-Orians: Follow Cody on Instagram @acedadadvice Follow Cody on Twitter @acedadadvice Follow Cody on TikTok @acedadadvice Buy Cody's book I Am Ace: Advice on Living Your Best Asexual Life Check out Cody's website acedadadvice.com Psst, Courtney has an 0nIyFan$, which is a horny way to support the show: https://linktr.ee/cocopeepshow Courtney is also teaching the writing and publishing intensive of your dreams this July. It's called Midsummer Pitch Party, and it will definitely take your writing practice to the next level and help you land those dream bylines. To join the fun, head to courtneykocak.com/teaching and use code PRIVATE for $100 off. Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: If you're ready to take the next step in improving your intimate health, our sponsors at JELQ2GROW are offering Private Parts Unknown listeners an exclusive 20% off your order. Just use code PRIVATE at http://www.jelq2grow.com/ STDCheck.com is the leader in reliable and affordable lab-based STD testing. Just go to ppupod.com, click STDCheck, and use code Private to get $10 off your next STI test. Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to ppupod.com, click Lovehoney, and enter code Private at checkout. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Fleshlight is offering Private Parts Unknown listeners 10% off with code PRIVATE10. Go to ppupod.com, click Fleshlight, and enter code PRIVATE10 at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Sanabria, DVM, is proudly from Puerto Rico and he came to the continental United States in 2008 to pursue his lifelong goal of becoming a veterinarian. In 2012, he graduated from the University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine. After completing his degree, Sanabria moved to Las Vegas to practice general and emergency veterinary medicine. In 2016, he moved to San Diego, where he joined the corporate veterinary medicine field, allowing him to transfer to Dallas, Texas. In 2019, he pursued his vision of practicing boutique veterinary medicine and he opened his very own office called Isla Veterinary Boutique Hospital in Addison, TX. In less than 5 years, Isla Vet has earned 9 awards for Best Veterinarian in Dallas. He is also a regular columnist for Dallas Voice, the most important LGBT magazine in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and he has also joined different TV networks for veterinary medicine related interviews, including Univision, Telemundo, NBC, and Fox News. Sanabria was also featured in a national TV commercial for Bank of America, where he shared part of his journey, from his humble beginnings to owning his veterinary hospital. Sanabria is openly gay and a proud advocate for the LGBTIA+ and Latinx communities.

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month – a good time to get a “Check Up from the Neck Up.”  I speak to Malik Gray, Program Analysis Supervisor at Department of Behavioral Health about a free online survey to check on your mental wellbeing and resources for those seeking help. https://healthymindsphilly.org/mental-health-awareness-month-988/    Philadephia has the highest poverty rate of the nation's big cities. The GreenLight Fund Philadelphia  is addressing this issue by finding community-based organizations making a difference and supplying them support to tackle economic and racial inequities, remove barriers and life individuals and families out of poverty. I speak to The GreenLight Fund Philadelphia's Executive Director Felicia Rinier about their approach and the organizations they're currently supporting. greenlightfund.org Hopeworks - Launched in 2022, focus area: digital equity The Fountain Fund- Launched in2023, Focus Area: economic support for returning citizensSingle Stop - Launched in 2013, Focus Area: Degree Completion/Access to BenefitsYear Up - Launched in 2013, Focus Area: Youth Career Readiness Center for Employment Opportunities - 2015, Focus Area: Early Literacy ParentChild+ - Launched in 2016, Focus Area: Compass Working Capital - Launched in 2018, Focus Area: Assets Building    Angela Giampolo of Giampolo Law Group and Philly Gay Lawyer joins me for our monthly feature Speak OUT about issues related to the LGBTQIA+ community and how they related to us all. This month we discuss the increased numbers of anti-LGBTIA+ legislation.  We also discuss Angela's Caravan of Hope which provides free legal help in communities where LGBTIA+ legal help is lacking.  It'll be back on the road next year – but this year will be offering help virtually.https://www.phillygaylawyer.com/https://giampololaw.com/https://www.caravanofhope.lgbt/

In this episode, I am joined by Jordana Ezra, a somatic sexologist specialising in LGBTIA+ sex. She is a bisexual lesbian, host of MOIST a sell-out queer speed dating event and founder of the pussy frequency a method devoted to women and non-binary coming out later in life.  Emily and Jordana discuss: Performance anxiety to eat pussy How to eat pussy How to practice pussy worshipping How to get to know your pussy Getting out of your head and into your body FOLLOW US on Instagram @thatsorgasmicSend your comments, questions and stories to: emilyduncan@thatsorgasmic.com To book a session with Emily at Emily Duncan Sexology follow the link: https://www.emilyduncansexology.com/ Leave a review for the chance to receive a discounted session with Emily at Emily Duncan Sexology. Subscribe to my Sunroom: https://sunroom.so/thatsorgasmic (sign up on their website for 30% off my membership) JORDY'S INSTAGRAM  FREE PLEASURE MAPPING SESSION WITH JORDYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of the Monday Breakfast show. On this week's show we have: We start off with some good news: representation of LGBTQIA+ people on TV screens across so-called Australia is improving. A study published in Sage Journals has revealed the much-needed data surrounding Queer representation within scripted television across so-called Australia over the past two decades. Rob dissected the study and the trends it uncovered with one of the study's authors, Damien O'Meara, who is a television production culture researcher completing his PhD at Swinburne University of Technology. His research investigates the influence of production culture processes on gender and sexually diverse representations in Australian scripted television. The interview mentions an article from The Conversation about the study, which you can read here: https://theconversation.com/we-studied-two-decades-of-queer-representation-on-australian-tv-and-found-some-interesting-trends-224645. You can also read the study here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1329878X241236990 Following that we heard an excerpt of Annie McLoughlin's interview with Dr Nicole Ryan from La Trobe about her doctorate research into how deficient communication can lead to harsh outcomes for people trying to visit their loved ones in prison. Note: this is an excerpt of a full interview aired on the Solidarity Breakfast show, which airs from 7:30 to 9AM on Saturday mornings. You can listen to the full interview and more from Annie on the Solidarity Breakfast show at: https://www.3cr.org.au/solidaritybreakfast On the eighth of March the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority declared that the Great Barrier Reef is suffering its fifth mass bleaching event within the last eight years in what is yet another sign that this planet is in a climate emergency. Rob spoke with Kelly O'Shanassy, CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation, about the extent of the bleaching, what it means for the future of the reef and how the ACF is fighting to break the toxic ties between the fossil fuel industry and the federal government. We then heard Declan Furber Gillick's speech at the MEAA members for Palestine rally outside the ABC to mark the Fair Work Commission hearing into the dismissal of Antoinette Latouffe that was held on Friday March 8th. This content was originally aired on the Solidarity Breakfast show. Lastly, we heard a part of Jan Bartlett's interview with PHD Candidate Sasha Gillies-Lekakis about the US blockade and sanctions on Cuba in the aftermath of COVID-19. Hear the full interview via 3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday. More info on the economic crisis in Cuba via The Conversation. Songs played: The Opener - Camp Cope Guided By Angels - Amyl and the Sniffers Picture This - BlondieCommunity Announcements: Camp Sovereignty continues to run and attendance is important. Events are held throughout the week, you can find more info at the Old Country Calling Instagram page (@old.country.calling)On Monday the 18th of March there will be a community protest in Dandenong South in protest of weapons manufacturing in the area. The protest starts at 9:30 AM at 145 Abbotts Rd, Dandenong South. From 5AM on both Thursday and Friday this week there will be a community picket to shut down HTA, a manufacturer of parts for F35 jet strikers which are used to drop bombs on Palestine among other places. That's happening at 43B Lara Way, Campbellfield. Saturday will see a snap action for the restoration of Gazans' visas following the Australia government's decision to cancel Palestinian families' visas -- some of which were cancelled mid-flight. The action begins at 2pm at 187 - 189 High St, Thomastown. Of course, the rally for a Free Palestine continues this Sunday at 2pm outside the State Library.        

The guys are back and have an insight chat about their growing relationships with their moms and how they healed from the trauma they experienced. Join the conversation and leave us a voicemail at 971-410-7111 Follow us on all social media platforms IG - @catchmyblackandgay Twitter- @catchmyblackgay Website: https://catchmyblackandgay.com

This has been a tough week in Mormonism, with new rehearsals of old ideas entering the LDS universe that seem to portray God and we humans as less that loving and beautiful. In this environment, Latter-day Faith host Dan Wotherspoon shares his convictions, based on his own experiences, in an effort to encourage and celebrate everyone and the Love that is the animating force of the universe. God is Loving. We are all beautiful One portion of Dan's words speak to the sense he has that what we are seeing in terms of the intensity and increasing frequency of warnings of eternal judgments and the status of LGBTIA+ as needing correction is the continuation of the struggle between an old paradigm trying to remain dominant while a new one gains strength.  

As we do once a month every month - we check in with Angela Giampolo, of Giampolo Law Group and Philly Gay Lawyer for a segment we call speak Out about the LGBTQIA community and ways issues impacting it affect us all. Today we address anti-LGBTIA+ violence.https://www.phillygaylawyer.com/https://giampololaw.com/First, Penn Museum along with a host of community and civic partners are working together to unearth and preserve the untold or erased history of the Black Bottom neighborhood through Heritage West: West Philadelphia Community Archaeology Project. The neighborhood, known for its rich cultural heritage and close-knit atmosphere, succumbed to the expansion of the University of Pennsylvania and the construction of the Schuylkill Expressway. I made a visit to Penn Museum to talk about the project with Dr. Megan C. Kassabaum, Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania and Weingarten Associate Curator for North America at the Penn Museum and Dr. Sarah Linn Assistant Director of the Academic Engagement Department at Penn Museum.Heritage West: West Philadelphia Community Archaeology Project

Everyone deserves the right to love and to be loved, yet, a terrifying trend of hatred and rights violations against the LGBTIA+ community is sweeping across the globe. Shockingly, this isn't just an isolated issue - from the USA to Australia, these acts of hate are widespread. We're here to break it down, discussing the fear-mongering tactics being used. But this isn't just about the LGBTIA+ community. This affects us all, and we'll explore why it's imperative for everyone to stand up, to be an ally, to support their neighbors, friends, and family in the struggle for equality.Being an ally doesn't mean you have to have all the answers. But being willing to listen, to learn, to advocate - that's where the real power lies. It's about staying true to yourself, your values, and standing firm for the rights of the LGBTIA+ community. We don't want to just stand on the sidelines we want to get involved, we ask how we can help and keep advocating for a world where love is love, and everyone is free to express themselves without fear. Tune in and join us in this vital conversation about love, equality, and the power of allyship.Support the show#eurovision

The Philadelphia Children's Alliance is dedicated to ensuring that all children in Philadelphia are safe from abuse. PCA's mission is to lead a coordinated response to achieve safety, healing, justice, and prevention for children and families impacted by the adverse childhood experiences of sexual abuse, exploitation, and violence. I speak to Benita Williams, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Children's Alliance Website: www.philachildrensalliance.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/PhiladelphiaChildrensAlliance Instagram: @philachildrensalliance LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/philadelphia-children's-alliance I'm joined by Angela Giampolo for our once-a-month feature SpeakOut, dedicated to addressing LGBTIA+ issues and their impact on the wider community. We discuss the Caravan of Hope campaign that just wrapped up and provided legal aid and resources in 14 Cities across the country for members of the LGBTIA+ community. We also discussed a recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of a Christian web designer in Colorado who refuses to create websites to celebrate same-sex weddings out of religious objections and touched on gender affirming care for minors. https://www.phillygaylawyer.com/https://giampololaw.com/https://www.caravanofhope.lgbt/

CJ Miller is a white, intersex, non-binary, trans femme artist and educator. Working in film & television, with LGBTIA+ advocacy groups, and with community organizations, her education and consultant work is aimed at creating safer spaces for trans, non-binary, and gender expansive identities. She is the co-creator of So You've Think You Met Your First Trans Person? - a transgender education pamphlet that exists as a free online & distributable resource.Check out upcoming classes and recorded classes from Consent Wizardry. Get your luxurious goodies at Foria Wellness. Use the code MIAS20 for 20% off. Advertise on the pod. Please consider supporting the show financially at Patreon.com/sharetheload.Share the Load explores all things consent including and beyond sex. I'm your host, Mia Schachter. I'm an intimacy coordinator for film, television, and theater, a consent educator, writer, and artist in Los Angeles. You can find me on IG @consent.wizardry and you can reach me at podcast@sharetheloadinc.com with listener questions for future episodes. www.consentwizardry.comWays to work with me:1:1 private sessionsGroup classes and long-form programsTrain with me to be a Consent Educator Hire me to Intimacy Coordinate on your projectConsulting for you or your company/organization or scriptI offer customized workshops and speeches You can book me through sean@collectivespeakers.com.Music by Amelie Rousseaux @sofiabolt

This month, I came on the Porch solo to talk about my experience as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. There were several reasons we held a special Porch session: 1. Representation. There were folks on the call from all different backgrounds. I work with many leaders who are working hard to understand someone different than them. I also know many folks who are closeted for fear of losing their job, their stability, and their community. I did this to create a safe place for those that have known me for years. 2. To talk about implicit bias and learn about how the brain categorizes information naturally. We really can't stop how our brain categorizes information but we can choose how we interpret it! 3. To give some direction for how business and non-profit leaders can be more supportive of their LGBTQIA+ teammates. If you are looking for ways to support your LGBTQIA colleagues, here are some starting points: 1. Spend quality time with LGBTIA+ folks and show up to events that are designed to celebrate them. It shows us that you're safe and you care about our well-being. 2. Know that actions speak loudly. If you put a pride flag pin on your jacket, we notice it. You are sending us a clear signal that you get it. 3. Be mindful of the language used when talking about families, whether you are speaking to adults or children. Many folks do not live with their mom and dad in the same houses. This could be from divorce or death, or maybe there wasn't a mom and dad to begin with. Using language about "moms and dads" makes it hard for many people to feel like they belong. 4. Establish an employee resource group. There is power in numbers and representation matters! Find a champion in a senior leadership position to give the group a voice. You can find more information about that here: https://www.hrc.org/resources/establishing-an-employee-resource-group Know that your words and actions matter. Teens are at risk and are watching the way we speak and act around LGBTQIA issues. There is plenty of research available but two important sites I'd like to highlight: 1. LGBTQ Youth are more likely to be bullied at school: https://www.hrc.org/news/new-cdc-data-shows-lgbtq-youth-are-more-likely-to-be-bullied-than-straight-cisgender-youth 2. LGBTQ Youth are more likely to attempt suicide: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/facts-about-lgbtq-youth-suicide/ KEEP IN TOUCH

No episódio de hoje, Nana, Newton e Victor conversam com Lui Castanho e Marisa Dantas sobre BDSM e como essas práticas podem ser articuladas junto da Não monogamia Política. Episódio com edição de Daniel Agabiti (@daniel.agabiti). Lui Castanho tem 32 anos, é dominador, rigger e praticante de BDSM. Se identifica como transmasculino e não-binário e sua sexualidade habita algum lugar do espectro assexual que ele está feliz em não saber classificar com exatidão. Na vida baunilha (nem tão baunilha assim) trabalha como roteirista, circense e produtor cultural, encabeçando principalmente projetos ligados à temática LGBTIA+, não-monogamia e fetiche. Marisa Dantas é nordestine, sexodissidente e comunicadora. Pesquisa sexualidades, feminismos e artes interessada nas dissidências como as não-monogamias, BDSM e pós-pornografia, no Laboratório de Estudos da Sexualidade UFPE, onde é doutorande. Também está se formando arteterapeuta e tem interesse em performances, arte de rua e poesias, além de outras safadezas. Nossas redes sociais e campanha no Apoia.se: https://linktr.ee/naomonoemfo

Let's be real: the notion of romance might feel hopelessly outdated in today's world. But that doesn't mean it's impossible. Is Romance Dead your roadmap to reclaiming that sense of connection, intimacy, and lust that makes life worth living? We cut through the noise of modern dating culture to explore the deeper meaning behind sex and relationships. From the impact of social media on our self-esteem to the role of Grindr in gay hookups, we tackle it all with fearless honesty. Our aim? To help you navigate the treacherous waters of 21st-century romance and emerge triumphant.Daddy JSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/sliceoflife.tx210

As the negative impact of COVID-19 dies down, many influencers in the conspiracy theory community are searching for the next existential threat to boost their popularity and financial gains. Recently, the trans community has become the new outgroup to attack with conspiracy theories. The trend was further exacerbated when on March 27, 2023, 28-year-old Audrey Hale, who identified as trans, entered Covenant Presbyterian Church, a private Christian school, and murdered three 9-year-old children and three adults before being shot down by two police officers. In the aftermath of this event, the conspiracy theories about the transgender invasion evolved from the LGBTIA+ recruitment agenda to the transgender insurrection. In this episode, we take a road trip to Tucker Carlson's Tonight and assess what makes a conspiracy theory a conspiracy theory and how far-right conspiracy theorists developed their conspiracy narrative against the transgender community. Facebook The Social Chemist | Facebook Instagram The Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videos References Tucker Carlson: Transgenderism is America's fastest-growing religion - YouTube  Transgender Pastor compares the Nashville shooter to Jesus - YouTube  Ontario NDP calls for public safety zones for drag performances, LGBTQ+ community - YouTube News Articles Tennessee Republicans call for release of Audrey Hale's manifesto (nypost.com) Recommended Social Chemist Episodes Dr. Jordan Peterson & The Moral Panic of Transgenderism (buzzsprout.com)  The HIV/AIDs Denialism Movement & the Implications on the LGBTQ+ (buzzsprout.com)  The Gay Agenda & Pedophilia Scare Conspiracy Theory (buzzsprout.com) 

Nobody puts Baby in the corner and nobody makes Merton Clivette pick a lane. Author and indie publisher, Michael MacBride, regales us with tales of painter, magician, writer and more Merton Clivette, aka Clivette the Great, aka The Man in Black, aka The Mysterious Strange. Join us to learn about all things Clivette and how/why MacBride found himself writing a whole book about him. More on Michael Originally from Michigan, Michael MacBride now calls Minnesota home. Michael received his PhD in 19th century American and 18th century British Literature, but his true focus was 1870-1930. He studied Mark Twain and the period of American history from 1780-1930, and sought out the odd and unusual moments of history. Michael began his college career as an art student, then art history major and has continued to have a love for art and artists. For fun, Michael reads newspapers from 100 years ago--a habit he began in 2017 (which is how he initially became aware of Clivette). Michael taught English, Literature, and Humanities courses at universities and colleges in Minnesota, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Illinois, but also held a number of odd jobs. He has delivered newspapers, worked for UPS, delivered pizzas, did collections at a bank, was a roadie for a country band, and was a grant-writer and funder-researcher for non-profits. Regardless of what he was doing and when, the two consistent things in his life have been: writing and his intense curiosity. Michael has written academic books about pedagogy and cultural studies, non-fiction about LGBTIA+ history, contemporary "bookclub" fiction, speculative/science fiction, and a series of mid-grade interactive detective books. Follow Michael @michaelmacbride on Instagram & Twitter, @mdmacbride on TikTok and @author.macbride on Facebook ⁠Complete citations on our website.⁠ SOCIALS: Follow Shared History at @SharedPod on ⁠⁠Instagram, @SharedHistory on TikTok, @sharedhistorypod on Mastadon SUPPORT: Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠ MERCH: ⁠Snag some Shared History merch and get stylin'! ⁠ CREDITS: Original Theme: ⁠Garreth Spinn⁠ Original Art: ⁠Sarah Cruz⁠ Animations & Addtl Design: ⁠The Banditry Co. ⁠ About this podcast: Shared History, is a comedy podcast and history podcast in one. Hosted by Chicago comedians, each episode focuses on obscure, overlooked and underrepresented historical events and people. SPONSORS: This season of Shared History is sponsored by The Banditry Co.

Wir sprechen heute mit Leonie Löwenherz über die Sexualisierung von Frauen, die Frauen lieben. Wer kennt es nicht: Im Club, wird man dazu aufgefordert "zu beweisen", dass man lesbisch ist, auf klassischen pornografischen Websites spielt in lesbisches Pornos doch eine männliche Person immer eine Rolle und auf der Arbeit wird man nach dem privaten Sexleben mit der Partnerin ausgefragt. Wie sind unsere Erfahrungen damit und was glauben wir, woran das liegt?

No episódio #65 do PETCast, Giovanna Teperino e a petiana estreante Alice Dias recebem o graduando em Direito Matheus Cardim para falar um pouco sobre a questão dos direitos humanos aplicados à comunidade LGBTIA+. Durante a conversa, serão abordados desde a própria definição dos termos da sigla, até as especificidades da situação de vulnerabilidade desse grupo, destacando também a invisibilidade e a importância desse tema. Apresentação e roteiro: Giovanna Teperino e Alice Dias / Edição: Leonardo Martins / Revisão e texto: Gabriela Doscher Instagram: @pethistoriauff / Twitter: @pethistoria / Facebook: PET-História/UFF Niterói

Many contracts and job applications are asking COVID vaccination status. They also ask questions about disability, LGBTIA+, and veteran status. These questions early in a recruiting engagement sets up your company for potential risk.This is an important risk management concern that very few companies observe. With recent Supreme Court judgements and vaccination harm cases don't make these mistakes in your hiring process. Reduce Human Resources risk with a small adjustment to your hiring process.Learn more about increasing business profits by reducing risk, improving process, and learn to master influence in business. Join our free newsletter at https://www.InsideStrategicRelations.com/newsletter/#Discrimination #RiskManagement #HumanResources

What's good Basement Gang…  Here is the rundown with the pod.LU is finally on camera… check out BBP on YouTube to check him out. E seeing superstars and giving TMI. Millx actually seeing a crime scene. Dre is learning about hallucinogens.BBP STAMP OF APPROVAL GOES TO…Legendary Rootz | Black Culture by RavenTalks about LGBTIA+ and “possible” agenda.Manifestations- How and what do we want to manifest.  

Nhakia Outland (she/her/hers) is the founder of Prevention Meets Fashion Inc. She is a Black, queer, single mother of three. She is a social worker, sex educator, sex therapist in training and professor at Temple University with an extensive background in advocacy, consulting and community organizing who is passionate about finding creative ways to engage Black, LGBTIA+ communities. Nhakia's work focuses on addressing stigma and inequalities in sexual health and reproductive health (SRH) through fashion, advocacy, community and education (F.A.C.E).This episode we exploreThe impact affirming clothing can have on mental healthFinding and celebrating your aestheticThe connection between sexual health and fashion Episode Resourceshttps://www.preventionmeetsfashion.org/https://www.thecrownact.com/Decolonizing Wellness: A QTBIPOC-Centered Guide to Escape the Diet Trap, Heal Your Self-Image, and Achieve Body LiberationBali Retreat March 19-25 2023Hello, and welcome to another episode of Body Liberation for All. I'm your host, Dalia Kinsey holistic registered dietitian and author of Decolonizing Wellness.This show and my work overall is dedicated to amplifying the health and happiness of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ people.Today we're joined by Nhakia Outland. The founder of Prevention Meets Fashion. She's a black queer, single mother of three. She's a social worker, sex educator, sex therapist in training, and a professor at Temple University with an extensive background in advocacy consulting and community organizing. She's passionate about finding creative ways to engage Black, LGBTQ+ communities.Nhakia's work focuses on addressing stigma and inequalities in sexual health and reproductive health through fashion advocacy, community, and education.Nhakia and I had this conversation quite a while ago, so I'm excited to be able to bring it to you today. At the time of the episode was recorded the website for Prevention Meets Fashion wasn't up but now it is. So you can see that in the show notes and check out the events calendar. I love that the condom streetwear fashion show is an annual event.Nhakia has a lot of fabulous things going on through this nonprofit. And it was really interesting to hear about her creative process and what brought her to form the nonprofit.Before we jump into that conversation. I want to remind you that I will be hosting my first in-person retreat in Bali next March, that's March 2023. If you're hearing this and it's pre March, 2023, there may still be space. So be sure check out daliakinsey.com/retreat to see the details. It's going to be an amazing event. As always it will be centered on LGBTQIA+ BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). However, if you are not an LGBTQIA+ BIPOC person, that doesn't mean that you can't come to the retreat.There will be a couple of healing circle events. That'll be sacred spaces for QTBIPOC folks. So those will not be events where everybody can come in and take up space. However, there will be plenty of other events that are for everyone. So if you were interested in taking a more liberatory approach to your wellness and you've done a lot of work on your own and you feel like this could be a catalyst for your growth then definitely check it out. It isn't going to be a beginner oriented event as far as healing work goes. If you've never done therapy, if you've never, read a self-help book, if you've never been in any sort of coaching situation and you're kind of new to the concept of systemic oppression having an impact on your wellness, then it's probably not the place for you to start.The retreat really is designed for people who already have an awareness of these things and are wanting to dig deeper and really wanting to be in a space where they can totally unwind and focus on the physical experience of comfort and freedom in their body. So that it's something we'll be able to re-create with ease when we get back home. The facilities are gorgeous. We'll have a chef cooking for us three meals a day. There are lots of excursions planned. We'll have one-on-one time with a Balinese healer. There will be massages. It's going to be really luxurious, but then at the same time, a little crunchy, which is totally my vibe. We'll have a touch of the outdoors. We'll be in an eco-friendly setting, but then at the same time, we're going to have access to all of our creature comforts.It's going to be great. If you can join us, you absolutely should. Go to daliakinsey.com/retreat to reserve your spot. Alright, let's get on into this conversation.Body Liberation for All ThemeYeah. They might try to put you in a box, tell them that you don't accept when the world is tripping out tell them that you love yourself. Hey, Hey, smile on them live your life just like you like it is.It's your party negativity is not invited. For my queer folks, for my trans, people of color, let your voice be heard. Look in the mirror and say that it's time to put me first. You born to win. Head up high with confidence.  This show is for everyone. So, I thank you for tuning in. Let's go.My name is Nhakia Outland. I am the founder and president of Prevention Meets Fashion Incorporated. We are a 501C3 nonprofit based in Philadelphia, but we will go anywhere. And our mission is to increase sexual health and knowledge in communities of color Black, LGBTQIA and nonbinary communities through fashion advocacy, community education, which stands for FACE. It is a model that I created to be able to look at the intersections of sexual health, reproductive health, racial injustice, disability rights all of these other what I call social determines of health as well into one model, instead of just naming them all the time.We look at the intersections of how many of those can be placed in fashion. How any of those could be placed in advocacy and in community and education, which to our advantage came out as face, which is a ballroom category. Which we're very excited about because my favorite category in ballroom is face.I just love when the community comes out and shines that way like, it seems like nothing else matters, but that person's face. And to see that in community that's really been, you know, hurt so many times again and again especially Black LGBTQ folks that just lights my world up when I go to ballroom competitions.But yes, I'm so excited to finally be a nonprofit. What a lot of people don't know is that we've actually been around for four years. Once I really started getting into the nitty gritty of Prevention Meets Fashion, I realized that it would, it would be so much better in a nonprofit structure to be able to open ourselves to getting grants, to getting more support to writing more curriculum and programming. So a lot of folks that follow us on Instagram and they just, you know, sometimes think that we just post, but that's the labor of love of hours of research putting snippets together to have those words in the little, in the little caption.I actually take the time my interns take the time my volunteers take the time to research things, to make sure that we're getting our perspective right.To make sure that we're getting voices heard. On our Instagram, we take it very seriously, I once said when I started this, that to me, that Instagram is just not a place for us to post pretty pictures it really is more than that for us.I remember when I first started, I talked about how I used fashion come out to my family over a certain, a number of years as queer.And I showed a picture of when I got my hair shaved on one side and how freeing that was to me for many aspects for one, I had just lost my partner.So you weren't a kid, you were an adult living outside of the home.Yes. And so I had just lost my partner and, you know so when I had shaved the side of my head, it was a freeing moment. Not only for me verbalizing my queer identity, but also that that I was shedding something that reminded me of my partner, cause they always liked my hair. So I was talking about that and someone took my whole face, whole caption, put it on there, their Instagram and people were tagging me like this is your face.And I'm like, do you know that I'm a real person? And they literally were using it. The message was correct. I think before that, but I'm a real person like you use my whole face and my whole story.Was this person, a member of the community? Yes! This person was a member of the community and a fellow, a sex educator. And this was not the first time that they did this. They actually. Took other posts and I had to call him out on it, you know, and I don't what to do that, but at least give me my credit, especially when it's my face. So I stopped a little bit from actually using my images. And the purpose of me using my images, was one, for people to know that I'm a real person, but for, two to show representation to y'all queer Black folks out there that that don't get seen as much.And to let them know that, you know, we're here, we're in every profession. You know, come and visit us, you know, and as I was like, really taken back by this, so I stopped showing my image for a while, but then the pandemic happened and people were, were like, you know, I don't think people know that you're Black owned or queer owned at all because you don't have no pictures of yourself anymore. So I began posting pictures of myself, again, posting pictures of my interns, posting pictures of my community stuff that I was doing. I do admit that I am a little bit shy and I don't give myself enough credit with Prevention Meets FashionI'm a social worker by trade and I decided to take everything, all of my experience and I absolutely adore the meaning behind fashion. And how has been used in black communities. How is being used in queer communities? Oftentimes when our voices were silenced, our clothes were loud.Interesting that you made the point though, that people don't understand how damaging it is to a small creator, small business to steal ideas, but that is the story of the Black creative's life. Like that's the story of small queer businesses. Cause you think about all the ways in which queer folks, especially queer folks of color lead the way with culture and with fashion.And how often is that stolen? And the original designer creator doesn't ever see the profits that come from their original baby, their original idea.And I, I struggled too, along the lines, just to piggyback off of that. I struggle with the Black designers who have made it.And a lot of them, you listen to a lot of them speak and how they built this from the ground up. And then they make it sort of speak and then they give credit to the Italian designer. So the white designer, oh, about what's underneath their fish and house. Then my name wouldn't be out here. The same thing with music.Like why do we feel like we have to partner with someone that don't look like us to make us big. Right. And I struggle with it. Can you speak to that? Because I've seen that issue even in myself, even as I've decided to center my show, to center my work around my queer identity and my POC identity, I still find myself being drawn when people like dangle something in front of me, that's not serving the community that I believe I'm meant to serve and I'm called to serve. I still feel like, oh, it's a shiny object because I, like so many people, was raised to think proximity to whiteness is proximity to success. And even though, especially the way things are shifting now, we definitely don't need them.People need us, but because we're the ones who've been socialized to believe the opposite, we keep falling for it. So what do you do when you see that in yourself? Is that something that can only be addressed on a systemic level? Where you never affected by that?I think I would be lying if I say I wasn't affected by that. Even if you look at my identity as a social worker, right. I was trained as a social worker, a lot of the curriculum is based on white supremacist thoughts and ideas and racism. And it wasn't until last year that I found out that there is a whole curriculum around African centered social work. I've been a social worker for over 15 years and I never, ever outside of the Black NASW (The National Association of Black Social Workers), I never knew it was a social work curriculum around African centered and how to work with Black and African community.And so I started taking those courses and webinars during the pandemic to help myself unlearn the white supremacist culture and ideologies, that I was perpetuating, you know. The whole fact that white supremacy culture values, individualism, right? And then you make it and worry about everything else later. For Black community and Black queer communities, what's innate to us is to have a village behind us, but yet I was pushing back on this because it's like, I was conditioned and raised to you're an individual. We get on the young rappers, these young kids when they make it and they bring their village with them. Yes. It's some folks that you don't necessarily need to bring with you and that's a different story, but the fact that we get on known for bringing their community with them, that's something that's innate to them and they don't know it.You know? I was even talking about how we was taught to look at pouring liquor out as being something bad. Right. And it wasn't until I started really looking into our culture that we did this historically, we did this to our ancestors. We do that when we do libations right. I've even looked into fashion and, and death and how cultures around the world use fashion to symbolize death and how our young folks do that with t-shirts.Right? So the t-shirts is so much more powerful. And I, I talked about this on my Instagram and how a t-shirt is not just a t-shirt. It has a lot of social justice and a lot of racism behind the t-shirt. Because if you think about it, t-shirts were made out of cotton Black folks pick the cotton, what Black folks couldn't afford to have the whitest of the white.So when you could afford the whitest of the white, you know, it was valued. So you, you didn't go outside, you didn't get dirty. And those, you know, those was your Sunday's best. That was for you dressing up to put on this image that we're not poor, that we're not these feeble-minded people, that people, that don't look like us, that we were.So if you look at that today, think about how we get dressed up to go to work. Think about how we get dressed up to go in, in town. You know, all of those things, whether it be young folks or either of us know that we're doing it, it has historical roots and that's what we want to bring to Prevention Meets Fashion.And we really want folks to understand that fashion is not frivolous. It means a lot. And to look at it as such is doing it a disservice, you know us wanting nice things comes from a historical racist background, you know, we want it, our parents, our grandparents, our great, great grandparents wanted us to have nice things.Nice things meant something.I don't know if you've had a chance to visit the African-American history museum in DC. So there's the way they've got it set up. It's basically, you start out at the lowest/roughest points in Black American history. And then as you go up in the building, you know, we bounce back. So you're like traumatized at the start. Then they have this resting area it's really pretty where people break down, you know, there's water flowing where you can just relax and recover and then you continue on up and you get to where people are clearly developing their own culture, which is a blend of who we were before we were brought to the United States and who we became here.And there's this big section on fashion after the civil war, among Black Americans being so incredibly important as not just a status marker, but part of that desire to prove and validate your humanity through things that people can see as soon as they look at you. So part of that was definitely beautiful when you think about the intentions behind it, but then heartbreaking when you think about how many of us internalize that belief that we have to prove and validate our humanity instead of just letting white supremacy be a white supremacist problem. But it really explains why that's such a big part of Black American culture to be well-dressed and why we still give people the side eye when they come to church and holey jeans and flip flops, how that's like beyond most Black folks comprehension, but you see it all the time and white American churches, but they don't have to validate their humanity.So they don't have that same tradition of you need to try and wear your status markers.Last month on the 20th, we had our annual fashion condom show and our theme was Wearing Social Justice. And so we had the designers who are novice designers from the community. Everything that we do at Prevention Meets Fashion is community based and community led.And so we had these designers and we wanted to see their interpretations of wearing social justice. So folks picked to do condom designs as bell-bottoms condom designs as denim, as pocketbooks that resembled like the disco ball for music and the best in hair, because, you know, right now we're going through hair discrimination laws, and in Pennsylvania, they still haven't signed on to the Crown Act.And so it was amazing. What is that? I don't think I know about that.So the Crown Act is a bill that is trying to get passed in each state to ban hair discrimination among black folk. So the right to wear our own hair. So we have to get a law to have to be able to on hair and to be able to close this out that we created for creativity, for style or survival, we have to have a law to be able to do that.Wow. I mean, I knew that that was needed. I didn't think we were anywhere near that point. So I didn't even know because you see, I have my hair dreaded, but I live in a very black area and a lot of the stigma has fallen away. But I know when I first dreaded my hair, people still told me, oh, you won't ever be able to get a job with your hair dreaded.But I actually told HR I was doing it before I did it, which is ridiculous that I would have to, because it's such a natural style, but it was never an issue. But everyone around me kept saying it would be. And that wasn't because they were paranoid. That was based on real experiences they had.Yeah. And, and like what you said, like unpacking what you said about you having to go to HR to see if you could lock your hair. And I don't ever think I've heard of a conversation where someone that wasn't black had to go to HR and say, can I dye my hair blonde? We think about things like that.I remember when I first started coloring my hair, which I was well into my career. I've always wanted to color my hair, but that held me back because I needed a job. You know, I had kids I needed to provide for myself when I got to this point in my life where I just said F it, like, I want to color my hair.So I went to the extreme, the first thing I did was dye my hair blue, and then it went to green and then it went to blonde. I was affirmed at my job because it's an LGBTQ organization, but I don't think if I would've stayed in counseling, that would have been appropriate. Right. And I don't know if I would have been as happy because that's the way I express myself through my hair. I express myself through my clothes. So those jobs where I had to wear suits and shoes all day, I just couldn't do it.I really couldn't like I have no problem wearing a suit but I want to put on sneakers with it, you know, on a platform with it. Or I want to wear a military boot. I don't want to have to, to look at or to appear as people think women identifying folks shouldlook.Yes. Well, and that's a whole nother layer. I think with identity and clothing is if you don't identify in this super binary way that. It creates even more anxiety for you to be in work environments that are really rigid about how they want people to dress, because it's an important, maybe to some people it's not important at all. But to me, even the fact that I've really like plain clothes is a big part of my identity.It required some level of awarenesst about how much I detested dresses to get to this plain point that we're at right now. This was a process. So in your experience professionally, how much does the stress of having to dress in ways that don't suit you? How negative of an impact can that have on people?Well, it definitely could have a negative impact on your mental health. I mean, it does have an impact on your mental health, right? Because I think we throw around a term if you look good, you feel good a lot, but it's actually true. It's actually when you look good and feel good, it's actually science behind it and the endorphins and everything that's in your, that feel good in your body.It increases it. You know? I know that when, you know, my eyebrows are not done or my hair not done, I feel completely down and you can tell in my clothes because I dress that way as well. And then when I get my eyebrows done, I feel like everything is better.It definitely has a connection. And I've talked about it numerous times on our Instagram and in person. And so, so even like what you said, even the folks who get up and don't want to iron and just throw something on you're intentionally thinking whether you realize it or not, that's your aesthetic, you're intentionally doing that.That's what you like to wear, you know? So I, I really don't like when folks say, they can't dress. Some folks dress to what they think they should be dressing like or what someone told them, they look nice in and then they keep repeating it over and over. Instead of looking inside and figuring out what do I like, what do I look nice in and taking that component and then building upon it.So, what we want to teach people to do is what, first off, like what, what makes you feel good? Let's start there, right? Don't look in this magazine or social media or whatever you're looking at. And, and copy someone else's feel-good outfit because most of the time that's a stylist put that on that person.They might not even like what they, what they put on a stylist, put that on them. Right. So what makes you feel good? And let's build upon that. And this is your look. There is no one way to be or dress queer. And I think when we Google, how to dress queer, you get white, skinny folks, you know, you don't get, or if you do get a Black image is always us in this masc of center look right.You don't get that androgynous type person. And I consider my aesthetic very androgynous and athletic. You don't get that. I'm a chameleon, my clothes you will get anything from super sexy to super athletic wear. And I merge them somehow because that's me, you know, but it took me years to figure that out.It took me years to be comfortable with it.Tell me more about your journey to this point, because I know for a lot of people, fashion is so problematic because it's been linked to promoting only one body type as attractive. Promoting a lot of classism and a lot of fixation on really just keeping the fashion machine going.So we think about fast fashion and there was a time in US history where it would have been normal to get clothes from someone who made them in the community. And these would be clothes that would last you a very long time. They were probably cut to fit your particular body, the way you wanted it to fit.And you could wear it for years. Whereas now you see a lot of manipulation in the marketing to push people to say, this is what you should be wearing right now. And it just doesn't feel like a good place to a lot of people when it comes to self-expression. So what was your journey like with your relationship with fashion and when did you see the connection between your social work and the sexual health background that you have and what you're doing now?My connection to fashion began early on. My parents were military parents. And so when they got out the military and I was old enough to be able to look at things and, and see and understand their military background, we would look in these huge photo albums. And I would just like adore my mom and like her bell bottoms and her afro, I have finer hair, as you can see really loose wave, like type thing.My mom has really coarse hair. I always envy not being able to have an Afro, I've never had that type of hair, like, you know? And so and I joke my dad doesn't have hair anymore, but my mom, like, you have his side of the family hair.And so I'm like, okay. I grew up looking at these photo albums and looking at my mom and bell bottoms and, you know, clogs and artists other stuff. So I would like, I immediately gravitated towards all of that because of course I wanted to look like my mom. But slowly but surely my mom took this to the extreme and started putting me in girly, girly stuff.Like, you know, all the lace and everything was one color. And I rebelled. And so she started taking me to the store and like, what do you want? And I'm very close to my brother. And so I'm like, I want to look like my brother. And so I would pick out sweatpants and like a real big shirt and I had body self-conscious issues. I didn't realize until I got older, like why boys and men like, now I know that they were sexualizing me.So I didn't like that attention. I started putting on baggier clothes, but yet I would still put on a heel. So I would wear the baggy, this is the style you see now I did back in the nineties. Right. And so I didn't see that it's a Mary J came out and I literally broke down and cry because I was like, here's this woman who was like wearing baggy jeans, wearing baggy shirts. But people still liked her.I didn't even think of that as a turning point, but yeah. Now that you say it, that totally resonates. So, you know, it was first that Little Kim stage, that overly sexy stage. I went through that and my mom allowed me to, like, I credit my mom a lot for allowing me to, to develop who I am today. Overtime. I, again, I started coming into my fashion aesthetic, which obviously I went back to the athletic wear. But as I was developing, that was where I was leaning towards. And it was this point in my life where I know I started realizing that I was attracted to other genders other than the opposite gender.I didn't really act on it when I was younger. Because Me wearing the sweatpants and shirts. Like I remember the first time someone called me a dyke and I cried. So I stopped dressing like that and went overly sexy again.Right. Totally not me. And I was trying so hard.And that was even before you started noticing that you were also attracted to women. Oh, that's interesting.And so then, you know, it was my brother who was like, you know, stop this, you know, he's younger a year younger than me. He's like, stop this. You be you.Like, so what, like, if they call you a dyke, you be the best dyke. it doesn't even matter. Like you, you be, you, you don't, you don't change for no one else. You don't do you. You dress the way you want to dress. So then, you know, I started dialing down the bagginess and came to a happy medium.But over that time, I started realizing that I was using my fashion to come out. I was using my fashion to display my mood. Fashion would actually help my mood. I was really depressed when I was younger.I was a teen mom twice, but when I became a mom at 17, of course, that dialed back because now I had to put that money into my child. And I remember friends that went to high school with me was like oh, she fell off, you know, I knew it wasn't going to last, like, it was almost like they was waiting for it to like, I knew that wasn't going to dress this way anymore.You know, now she's a mom and I'm like, no, it's the opposite. I could still afford it, but is it worth it? You know, my priorities started to shift now it was on to my two children that I had to raise. Right. And so it wasn't that I fell off.I grew up. I think folks they grow up at their own. And so when I see folks spending all this money on stuff and making them happy,I'm like, do you, who cares what anyone else is saying? You want to spend $400 on a belt spend it, you know, but just make sure that your priorities, they're straight as well.As a social worker, how do you tell the difference between a maladaptive coping mechanism that is hurting the person and they probably actually need something else, something more sustainable and something that just, it doesn't hurt, you know, or it really is something that brings them joy? How do you recognize the difference in yourself even?I mean, well, of course I did self-assessment but for clients, I do a little assessment. Right. And I don't shame them. I remember it was this client who, and I just told this story, but I remember it was a client who just got diagnosed with HIV. I remembered this and she was a young mother, had three cute little boys and she was living in an abandoned minivan and she just wanted to keep buying her sons these Jordans.And of course Jordan's are a hundred dollars to, depending on the size of your feet, a piece. So she was spending close to $500 every couple of months or sneakers, but yet living in abandoned minivan. And so I didn't shame her for it, but when she came in, I, you know, I said, oh, those are really nice sneakers, but what would that look like if you had took just a hundred dollars a day and went to the sneaker store and let's say for some Nike, some $40 Nike's for each of your kids or target some light up sneakers.Cause they were little. What would that have looked like? And then save the rest for you to be able to get a hotel room. So you can have all your kids in one space or save up to get an apartment so that you can have running water and heat. What would that have looked like? So I challenged this client without shaming them to look at how they were spending their money.Yes. That made you feel good because you needed that you needed to feel good about your situation that you was in. So it made you feel good to be able to buy your kids, these sneakers, to be able to have your kids look like other kids, but in the interim, you were hurting yourself and you were hurting your kids because you really didn't have it.And so I take approaches like that with clients, especially when they use fashion as a coping tool. Fashion does not solve everything. You can put on a million dollars worth of clothes and still be sad and depressed or hate your body. We need to fix that. And then you can add those other layers on for some folks, you know, clothing protects them, but that protection is temporary.When you take that off, then what you just, you, you have to be satisfied with who you're looking at in a mirror. So it is definitely as much deeper, you know, and so through that we created our Affirming Fashion program, which is a program where we give clients clothing on emergency basis.So we don't have an income threshold or anything. If you need clothing, you need clothing, and if we have it, we're going to give it to you. We also do groups about affirming fashion and surveys to get the community feel on what affirms you. You know, we have a lot of gender non-conforming non-binary folks that follow us and it's affirming to them to have fashion that affirms their identity.And so we want to do that. We want to be this resource. So we, we definitely talk about how fashion is affirming, how fashion is self-care and how fashion is more than a look at Prevention Meets Fashion.I think affirming clothes can be really tough if you're still a kid and you don't get to make those decisions, or maybe you just don't have the money to dress yourself the way you want to. I've seen a couple of nonprofits helping with things like binders, but then I've also wondered for younger kids too how do you guide people on dressing in a way that affirms your gender that can't also hurt you? Because some people are so deeply uncomfortable and they're not in a position to get surgery now and they want to bind 24 hours a day.You know, does the nonprofit also deal with education around that piece? Sometimes you can't get a hundred percent there with what it's going to take for you to really be comfortable and be yourself, but in the meantime, you don't want to hurt yourself. Yes, we actually do, but we actually bring folks in to talk about that. I could read a million books on binding and what it's like, but part of being a community organization is getting those folks with that lived experience. So we absolutely bring folks in or connect folks to resources that they can then ask those questions to someone. I never want to speak on something that I haven't really experienced or feel that I don't know enough about.And binding is one of those things. Like I know that it can be affirming, but I also know from the medical side, how damaging it can be. Right. So I definitely connect folks to the needed resources that they need to get those questions, especially with younger kids, because they shouldn't be binding 24 hours a day.You know, I do know that it's a time limit depending on how old you are with how long you should be binding or even if it is appropriate to bind at that age, whatever age it is. As far as clothes go, I really haven't hit any younger parents really talk to me about that is mainly teenagers and up, but younger folks, I really haven't had anyone.And now that you brought it up, but watch I get a call I really haven't had any younger folks or parents talk to me about how they can dress their younger kids and affirm from them. For one, I commend a parent if they do reach out to me, because then that means that they are a step ahead of parents who absolutely will not be having it at all.Right. And so I definitely want to guide them in the right direction. As far as affirming fashion and, and wearing the clothes that affirms the youth, but also we got a small grant to hire community members to teach technical skills, such as sewing and crochet. The premise behind it was to also get LGBTQ folks and Black folks involved in stem and how STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) can be a part of fashion, you know, taking that A and doing something with it, but also to give folks a starter for how you can make your own clothes, if you can't afford.Because that's beyond, as affirming clothes cost a lot, you know, androgynous type clothes or all those clothes. They cost a lot. Yeah. There was a time in the nineties when remember almost everybody still was sewing as a hobby and there were craft stores everywhere, and fabric was not expensive, but as fast fashion got cheaper and cheaper and cheaper, it became more expensive to make your own clothes. There were always clothes that you could of course shop in the men's section, which I used to do a lot before puberty, before these inconvenient curves got in the way that make men's wear implausible sometimes without altering. Altering is a really, really handy skill because if you thrift, then you could alter your clothes to make them more gender-affirming.And that's the premise behind the sewing. And so Daisy is our instructor who's coming on board and they use, she, and they pronouns.They are all about like teaching mending and how to up-cycle. And that's something that we want because let's say you get clothes from my Affirming Fashion program, or you go to another, like a trans clothing closet or a thrift store or whatever. And you want to make it your own. Now you have these soft skills to be able to make this outfit your own using other stuff that's in your house. So they talk about how you can take a t-shirt apart and use parts of it to make this how you can. If you have jeans that are really old how you can take the pockets off and make something else out of it, or make a pocketbook out of it, or a book bag or bag or whatever you want to call it.So using what you have to be able to lessen that financial barrier that's out there. Because right now, as you said, a few minutes ago, it's very performative. Every designer right now has a genderless fashion line right now, because again, they think that folks like you and I are trends and we're, we're not.It's heartbreaking to know that if you're someone who may be hasn't thought it through, or you're kind of new to the concept that like this always happens, you know, a smaller group of people has a need and the dominant culture refuses to fill it or address it. And the smaller group creates their own solution. And then everybody sees the sales and swoop in and put the smaller companies out of business.So I could see some people thinking, oh, this is great. Look at what Zara is doing all of the sudden and thinking, oh, this company supports me. They see me. Maybe they do. Maybe they don't like, I'm not trying to throw any shade at them in particular. But think of all the other companies who have to charge higher prices because they've got smaller production and maybe also they have ethical production, it just happens to cost more money.There are so many levels to the benefits and really thinking about, oh, what's a garment that's going to last once your sense of fashion kind of levels out. I mean, there are some people who just love to continually buy accessories, but I feel like as I've gotten older now that I know exactly what I feel best in, I don't really have any desire to keep adding things to my wardrobe.I pretty much wear things til the wheels fall off and then replace them with something that almost looks exactly the same.Well, you definitely I'm blanking on the term, but I think it is called a repetitive fashion and you're not the only one that does it. Like Simon Cowl does it. Right. White t-shirts basic pants. Right. You're not the only one that does that. And this is actually the psychology behind why folks do that, you know, it's cause people remember that. That's your brand, that's your look. So people think that they think that they're being not intentional, but they are being intentional, if that makes sense. And another thing about the pandemic, like over pandemic, I started posting about shopping your own closet, right? So a lot of times we have those staples in our closet. But because we keep adding stuff on top of stuff, they get buried, they get buried. So I've challenged people to go into their closet, take everything out and look at everything right.And put it into I wore it. I don't wear it, you know, needs to be donated type of piles. And I've even challenged myself to do it. Cause I'm one of those people that see something like, oh, I don't have this. And then I go in my closet and like, oh shoot. I do, you know, because I wasn't organized. And so I challenged myself to get organized and to look at what I had in my closet and just add staples that I didn't have instead of rebuying, rebuying and rebuying.And I donated a lot. I gave a lot as well. I am a fan of clothing swaps, but of course when COVID happened, a lot of folks, you know, weren't able to do that. A lot of folks. Especially with the information going out that COVID can live on your clothes. It couldn't, you know, people were really afraid to like swap clothes and stuff like that, but I'm a fan of it.Because you know, I can give someone something that I no longer wear and gets something that's essentially new. Cause that's what you're looking for. Right. That's the feeling that you're looking for, that you're getting something new that you're getting a package. And I know you asked earlier, how does that lead to sexual health?And that is one of the love languages, right to receive stuff. So I think that's why also gravitate towards fashion and, and stuff like that because that's something you can receive. And I noticed my love language I love to receive and I love to give right. So that's how it also relates to sexual health.But also we've been talking about how it relates to sexual health since we began this conversation since we're talking about identities and expression, and all of that is tied up with sexual health. Sexual health is not just about sex. It's about the mind, body and spirit it's about everything. And so when you look good, you feel good when you're comfortable in what you're in, you're able to express that and have that confidence with your partner or partners.You know, a lot of times people don't wear lingerie or don't wear, you know, cute underwear because they're not happy with their body. Right. And what would that look like to have a partner? That's been like, you know what? You, you look nice in those boxers. It doesn't have to be based on what you see on TV or any of it.You look good in those boxers. And just that one little thing could change someone's whole mood and feeling, you know, instead of them looking at what society projects as appealing or whether it's, you know, a male or female gaze, you know? I know I've had to personally check people because I don't like to see cutesy underwear.I don't like it. Give me a pair of boxers in a heartbeat. I will, I will wear boxers. Like I like boys shorts. I like boxers. I like full-coverage underwear. I don't have thongs. And, and again, as a, as someone who studies sexual health, that's not good for folks with vaginas anyway it can cause micro lesions, like it's just not sanitary.Oh. So underwear like that, that's not good for vaginal health could probably increase your risk for STI because you'll have more tiny cuts that you can't say. Now that's a bigger sham. That's a, I think of all the layers, because the part of the country where I was raised in sex ed in the school system was basically abstinence.And that was also kind of the story at home. So certainly didn't get any kind of sex ed that would be useful for same sex couples. And even when you go to a physician, even now in 2021, No one seems to know anything about STIs between women. No one seems to know, like there's just not enough research there, or maybe people aren't going to continuing ed classes.I don't know what's going on, but there are so many knowledge deficits that I feel we have. And then there's so many things that culturally cis women in particular have been trained to do that compromise your sexual health even further, like removing all of your pubic hair. That was another barrier that could help prevent STI and oh wow.And nobody tells you this stuff before you remove it. And what if you removed it permanently? Which a lot of people did when that becameWell people to today still don't care. I go in our, during our condo Fisher show, I did a condom party and I talked about. All things condoms. Cause we always do that for our condom party. And someone that was on the Zoom was like, well, I was showing them a dental dam and showing them how to use a dental dam. And they were like, well, the person I'm with need to remove their hair. And I said, why? You know? And they couldn't tell me why, because I just always thought they need to remove their hair before oral sex.Right. I'm like, no, do you remove your hair before you ask for oral sex? This was a male, someone with a penis and I'm like, do you remove your hair before you ask for, so why are you asking your partner, who they disclose was a cis female to remove their hair? If you're not removing your hair? When like, think of the double standards there.You know, and this is also what images you see. Right? You see you see these images of getting waxed then and everything for female-identified folks, but you never see melody, identify folks get waxed. And if you do, they put them in, they automatically put them into the gay category. They're get like, no, you know, waxing is not an identity.Right. You know, it's a choice, like either you wax or you don't, but that should be someone's choice. I've told people too, if that's something that you want to do wax or shave, use it as a partner activity, like use it as eroticism. Like you shave me, I'll shave you.Like, you know what I mean?Well, I had a question about that, so, and this may be completely bogus or outdated, but. Back in the day, they used to say don't shave don't floss the day before an encounter with a partner that you're not in a closed relationship with or who you've been tested with. Is there any truth to that? It is. It actually is. So again, when you're, when you get waxed or you shave, you want to at least give yourself 24 to 48 hours, because again, you don't know nicked yourself anywhere. You want to give the skin a chance to heal a little bit because you can get infections flossing, your gums, and brushing your teeth.Yes, we do say don't do that as a risk reduction, even though it's a low, a low risk when you're looking at the HIV scale. So it was high, medium, and low. It's a low. It's still a risk. And so, you know, you want to make sure that you're giving people all the information too, so that they can make an informed decision.And I think that's why I don't carry the line anymore, but I used to carry a line of flavored lubes and this particular company actually worked with a dental hygienist to come up with do, that was flavored. That was actually good for your teeth and gums and stuff, because people were worried about their breakfast stuff like this.So they actually came up with one that was really good for oral sex that, so that people wouldn't have to worry about the, the breath,Oh, after tasting like that after,So you ate something or whatever like that it was, it was, yeah. So I thought that was really cool. I, I don't carry them anymore because it upends them mimic.Like I just wasn't, you know, pushing products and I don't have a website anymore. So hopefully once I get my website up and running, I could be able to offer tools like that. Cause I don't think people know that there's options out there, like what it is. Actually. I love debunking myths and you know, a lot of myths come with truth.And if people just know the right thing, then you know, you're doing your due diligence,Yeah. I mean, it's really helpful to have all the information because to me, things that you do to groom your body and fashion, like it's all part of the same thing and everybody has their own aesthetic, but then you, sometimes you form these preferences without knowing what other things you might be sacrificing.So for you, if you can still grow your bush back, you might want it. Like, I don't know, once you weigh it all out, plus, you know, fashion goes in cycles. There was a time when everybody wanted to be totally bare and then people started doing more designs and then some people just want to go all the way back natural. It's interesting though. Once you think about all the different images we're exposed to about this is the ideal body ageism is definitely is a big issue because I don't know that I've ever seen gray body hair depicted anywhere. People get gray hair everywhere, but you just never see it. It seems like people usually don't discover that that doesn't click until they get their first gray body hair and they're like, oh, whoa, whoa, whoa. I didn't know this was going to happen.Or they shave or they dye it. You know, it's just like this, this scary thing to people that you're aging. And I never looked at it that way when I was little, I used to tell my grandma, I can't wait to get, you know, salt and pepper hair like you.And everybody's like, well, I would dye my hair and I'm like, no, like I love my grandma. I can't wait to look like my grandma. Right. But people try to hide things. And of course I had, I was so happy when I got like two strands and then I cut my hair and it went away and never grew back. So hopefully, hopefully as I age, I get my grandma's salt and pepper hair.I would love that, you know you know, also as remembering her, she passed away, three years ago in April. So yeah, I would love that, you know, I've always embraced my body hair, which I had a conversation with someone is really a touchy subject for me because I'm Muslim and you really can't have body hair.And so it's, so, you know, when I chose to have or keep my body here and my, and if my partners was Muslim, that was an issue. Right. Men and women, both can't have body hair. And so and so that was a huge issue for me in advocating, especially in the sexual health space, where you have advocates, like, yeah, keep your hair. And I'm like, you're not, again, you're not thinking culturally on how something. Cool because of religion.I literally never heard of that before. And I know so many Muslim people.Cleanliness and being clean cleanse for your partner, for your, so yeah, I definitely struggled with things, you know a lot. I get dinged every now and again on it, but yeah, but again, being in public health is like, is, is needed, right?I am a person with a vagina. I don't want infections. I don't want any bacteria. When I'm in the community, I'm walking more. So now you have sweat and, you know materials rubbing against, and that's a barrier. I don't want to shave it. You know, all these different things that you know, that we don't think about. Pubic hair does for us and shields us from.Right, right. That's a really good point. That's so, it's so interesting too. When you think about the things that are going to change in the body as you age, that people don't generally discuss, because they're so cagey about aging, it's it can be very handy for other reasons, too, just as all muscles begin to relax, you know, not everything is going to stay in the same position it was when you were a teenager. So just something else to think about.Where can people connect with your brand now? And when you have people come in doing the tutorials, you said you're not just bound to your state, are these something that people can sign up for online?Yeah. So right now where, you know, obviously I'm trying to raise money so that we can create a website and have a more.This have more of a reach for folks, but right now we're on Instagram, @preventionmeets fashion, and we have a link tree and all of our events all of our donation buttons, everything that we're doing is, is dumped into our link tree. Also you can find me on LinkedIn under my name, Nhakia T Outland MSW.I believe that's how it is on here. Fun fact, I had to change it because I started getting messages from young, white teenagers, like on, on LinkedIn and come to find out, we laughed about it. I met the young man, but he had the same initials as me, cause mines used to be N T Outland and he had the same initials.So all his friends were like DMing me and stuff. So it was really cool. We all got to meet. So now is NT Outland MSW. But yes, you can find me on LinkedIn. You can find my business on Instagram @preventionmeetsfashion.And we look forward to connecting with folks and following us and being in community. I love being around people.Thank you so much. If there was one thing that you could share with everyone and they would instantly understand it, internalize it and carry it with them for the rest of their lives, what would you want to tell people? What would you want people to know?I think what I will want people to know is something I say all the time and that's, be yourself. There's nothing wrong with being yourself. Society tells us so much that we need to be and act like someone else, but what would it look like if we all just were ourselves? I say that all the time, you know, just be yourself. Personally with me, I always say, I am me and people be like, oh, that's problematic.It's not because I am me. I bring me everywhere. I bring me to corporate meetings. I bring me to community meetings. I bring me to parent teacher meetings. I bring me to the bar. You're getting Nhakia. Like you don't get a different version. You're getting me. And that's easiest for me because I don't have to worry about code-switching or remembering what I said or didn't say here or whatever like that. The only thing you might get as you heard on this call is you might get a different outfit. That's about it. You might get a different hair color or a different look. But other than that I'm just me.I love that. Oh, that's beautiful.Body Liberation for All ThemeYeah. They might try to put you in a box, tell them that you don't accept when the world is tripping out tell them that you love yourself. Hey, Hey, smile on them live your life just like you like it is.It's your party negativity is not invited. For my queer folks, for my trans, people of color, let your voice be heard. Look in the mirror and say that it's time to put me first. You born to win. Head up high with confidence.  This show is for everyone. So, I thank you for tuning in. 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How should Christians approach people who identify themselves as LGBTQIA+? In this sermon in the "You asked for it" series, Pastor Daryle Williams gives Biblical ways a Christian can love and interact with those who identify this way.

What's good Revolutionaries? What makes you want to have sex time and time again? Sex has always been a taboo subject, yet its objectification is in our faces every day. Some of us learn early what sex is, this may or not be good. For boys as they mature, and particularly in this era of easy access to images, sex and intimacy may not be married together. (e.g. Pornhub) Thus, some may wonder, what is good sex? How can sex be more intimate? How can I be safe during a sexual encounter? Is it ok to be with more than one partner? What will make me want to be with just one partner? How do I pleasure my partner and a host of other questions? Continuing our Relationship series and following up the mega-successful episode with Kishshana Palmer. Dr. Sonjia Kenya joins me on the show. She is America's sexologist, an associate professor of Medicine at the University of Miami, the author of Sex in South Beach, and the host of the podcast with the same name. In this episode, we talk about the mind-body corollary when it comes to mind-blowing sex and how to create a safe space for sex to happen without worry. Dr. Sonjia remarks you can't have great sex if you are worried about the experience. For many men who experience erection problems, feeling psychologically unsafe may be the issue. We also discuss the steps men and the people who love them can take to have better sex tonight. In the midst of the conversation, we talk about how to be an ally to our LGBTIA brothers and sistas. It is a wonderful thing when we can celebrate "Sex", not just cisgender, heterosexual sex. This is a riveting, informative, eye-opening, and humourous conversation about a topic that is critical to our longevity and health. Please enjoy it like you enjoy your sex life. Please check out Dr. Sonjia on her podcast - Sex in South Beach and her book of the same name. You can find all of her materials at DrSonjia.com

Hey Thotties! This week we have a great episode in honor of Pride Month with the one an only Sasha Sofia. In this episode we dive into Sophia's transition and many questions we all have about trans women. We loved every minute of it and learned so much, so we hope you all learn as much also! Of course we had many laughs with our ice breakers, they definitely kept conversation interesting. Along with transitioning questions, Sasha shares her experience when informing her family about her new life. For the Ships n Guac segment, we talk about relationships and how many different people are attracted to trans women, not just men. It gets spicy in the U Think It, We Say It sex segment from Sasha, Marco and Karina as they share likes and turn ons in bed. Of course, we stay on the LGBTIA+ topic when it comes to the Serious Culture Topic throughout the show. It's not all glitz and glam in the community when there is a hierarchy between all subgroups. Thank you all for listening, don't forget to follow, like, share, comment, subscribe to all our social media platforms, Apple Podcast and Spotify! SHARE SHARE SHARE BY WORD OF MOUTH YALL!  IG- @sasha_bratzz, @mesith0tspod, @mlc_32, @karinatienetumbao Youtube- Mesi Thots https://youtube.com/channel/UCrEXJQyL8VhM--iWHS8YeNgTwitter- podmesiFB- Mesi Thots TikTok- mesithotspod

Uvalde Police Chief placed on leave after mind blogging information comes out, Fourteen republicans support gun reform, Marjorie Taylor Greene supports LGBTIA plus community and black lives matter, Jan 6 select committee to hold more public hearings in July, Lauren Bobblehead says she hasnt had an abortion, Oath keepers lawyers may be paid by Sidney Powell.

00:00 Just The Tip - follow the constitution - 14th 01:00 Theme Song by Kye - I know we got to do something02:00 Continuing Sundays conversation with Deja And Jaequestion and answer time - Who matters more? lovers or haters?05:00 Being Deja means you're going to get Deja - The axe swings but the tree remembers - we need perspectives to see the world rationally, we get perspectives by meeting folks10:00 Book suggestions by Jae - Symptoms of being Human - Queer there and every where - Spy X Family - How is LGBT Art opening up a world of LGBT - Representation, head cannon15:00 Gender fluidity in Manga - A vessel for the imaginationsMy Hero Shipping - 20:00 It shouldn't freak us out to see a character as LGBTIA - Queer baiting - Trans representation in art and music - Damn Dee25:00 The straight Head cannon moment - Yuri on Ice - Jae's art30:00 LGBT Characters in Manga Sailor moon - Hunter Hunter - Switch up - From school to community - Gun violence affects us35:00 What is gun violence was majority suicide - Criminals still get their guns - Buy back programs in Washington State 40:00 Kids are the future but the kick backs are now marketing to hate - Age limits Gerontocracy controls - Minimum maximum age - Raise the age to get into the military to 21 - Stop charging children as adults - Begin charging parents - 45:00 it's not a reform system it's a storage system - Prison50:00 Sexual assault is a real incarceration issue - Being trans in prison - Being incarcerated based on birth certificate - The living wage leaves parents at work not home - Inflation is real55:00 the responce to corporate greed - Price gauging - Get a job kid - Remember when school was a kids job? Max Pressuring Public Access America Sunday A.M #LiveStream Noon Eastern 9 A.M Pacific 11 A.M Centralhttps://youtu.be/PgQ38hm8_EsApple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/public-access-america/id1118000423?i=1000515737702@Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/589U8kzclmVd3Ny3Dyh3t2?si=q5AWhmzSRX23_AL4mI8Jpg@Stitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/show/public-access-america@RadioPublichttps://radiopublic.com/public-access-america-WPD3XR@AmazonMusichttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/36eeac72-@RedCirclehttps://redcircle.com/shows/public-access-americaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/public-access-america/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey sexyJust a friendly reminder this podcast is NSFW so pop in your handphone and take a listen. We celebrate 53 years of the Stonewall which started June 28, 1969. We continue to thank to who have paved the way for all LGBTIA+ to this day Thank you for all you have done for us.Daddy JSupport the show

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Welcome back! We will be back this Sunday for another live stream but we are enjoying our vacation. This here is a really great clip show. We've met some great folks and had some amazing conversations this year. And this is a chance to catch up and refresh. From mask mandates to Ukraine. We simply talk. Open conversation allows for imagination rationality and critical lessons in thinking. Looking back at mandates and the resistance to them. Now as we transition to reasonable requests and respect for one another simple agreement is maybe the best idea. Ukraine is still a devastating atrocity war crime a global threat. Is the nuclear threat of black mail a precursor to more nuclear armed countries, and is there a way in this chaos to denuclearize a super power?Ah! Finally. Lol. When we had had Karin from the EarKickApp on originally to discuss the uses of the app. Jeffrey afterwards was really excited to be able to inject a LGBTIA+ perspective. Through the promotions and time since we never have really had the chance to highlight that conversation. So I am excited now to be able to. Mental Health is important and there are ideas tools and discussions here to help us all address that. I think I messed with Jeffrey in this clip and that alone cracks me up. Radical monogamy caught my co host of guard and the results are hilarious. Hi Devi! Then we flawlessly transition to a heavier topic. People we know are suffering, We ask a few questions to determine if suicide is a consideration, how to have that conversation and maybe check in on your funny friends. Public Access America Sunday A.M #LiveStream Noon Eastern 9 A.M Pacific 11 A.M Centralhttps://youtu.be/PgQ38hm8_EsApple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/public-access-america/id1118000423?i=1000515737702@Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/589U8kzclmVd3Ny3Dyh3t2?si=q5AWhmzSRX23_AL4mI8Jpg@Stitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/show/public-access-america@RadioPublichttps://radiopublic.com/public-access-america-WPD3XR@AmazonMusichttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/36eeac72-@RedCirclehttps://redcircle.com/shows/public-access-americaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/public-access-america/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In episode 1233, Jack and Miles are joined by producer and comedian Jackie Keliiaa to discuss… Shit might get difficult for Kevin McCarthy?, Reducing Risk In a Mask Optional World, Florida Wants To Repeal Disney World's (Creepy) Self-Governance and more! Reduce Risk In a Mask Optional World Florida Wants To Repeal Disney World's (Creepy) Self-Governance Disney vows to help repeal ‘Don't Say Gay' law, says Florida Gov. DeSantis shouldn't have signed it Right-Wing Writer Says Cancel Disney for Dollywood—Park Owned by LGBTQ Icon TED CRUZ WARNS DISNEY PROGRAMMING WILL SOON DEPICT MICKEY AND PLUTO F--KING Why Disney World Has Its Own Government Hidden Kingdom: Disney's Political Blueprint Union Says Reedy Creek Fire Department is Critically Understaffed, Fears Increased Risk for Walt Disney World Guests Reedy Creek firefighters say they need help responding to Disney World incidents Disney Chief Raps Orlando's Officials, Then Apologizes FOLLOW: @jackiecomedy Check Out: Good Medicine Native Comedy Show LISTEN: Mouth by Ghost Culture See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karey Burke said at an all-hands meeting that she spoke as a mother and a corporate leader advocating for more inclusive Disney characters She defended the company for its LGBTQIA characters, but promised to bring more Her comments came after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signing the 'Don't say gay' bill into law  Disney television animation executive producer Latoya Raveneau said everyone supported her 'not-at-all secret gay agenda'  Disney partner Nadine Smith, co-founder of Equality Florida said the goal of the Republican bill was to take children from their parents Disney theme parks no longer assume that little girls want to be called 'princess'  A Disney executive in charge of content vowed to up the ante on gender politics during an all-hands meeting, promising that at least half of the characters in its productions will be LGBTIA or minority by the end of the year.  General entertainment president Karey Burke choked up during the company-wide Zoom call Monday, saying the issue hit close to home because of her children.  I'm here as the mother of two queer children, actually, one transgender child and one pansexual child, and also as a leader,' she said.  During the same all-hands meeting, television animation executive producer Latoya Raveneau gushed about Disney's inclusivity.  'Our leadership over there has been so welcoming to my not-so-secret gay agenda,' she said. 'Where ever I could I was adding queerness to. No one would stop me and no one was trying to stop me.'   Videos from the meeting were leaked to conservative journalist Christopher Rufo of the Manhattan Institute's City Journal, who first reported them on Twitter.  The Mickey Mouse company has been roiled by protests, counter-protests and walkouts after Florida Gov. Ronald DeSantis signed the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill into law.  The legislature bans teaching kids lessons on sexuality, gender identity and sexual orientation 'in a manner that is not age appropriate.'  Disney employees walked out of the company headquarters last week to protest the slow response to the Florida law.  Parents hit the company from the other side for what they said was pandering to liberal politics   Check me out on               Twitter.com Teller99truth            Instagram Hardtalk79                https://cash.app/$HARDTRADIO Feel free to donate if you feel to do so and like the content.               If you have any current event stories or videos  that you want me to cover hit me up at Redpillman1988@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/red-pill-man/support

The celebration of God's Boundless Diversity continues! This week, Pastor Colleen is joined by Grace Robinson (she/her) to define and celebrate the sexual orientations represented in the acronym LGBTIA+. Grace also shares words of hope and encouragement based on her own coming out experience.

Famous sex advice columnist Dan Savage joins Brian to talk about the ubiquitous Christmas classic that launched a million sitcom remakes. They not only recap this surprisingly communistic film from the 1940s but also talk about how it spawned the Hallmark Christmas Movie Industrial Complex and what that says about our great nation. Along the way, they chat about town sluts, why they'd rather live in the evil “Pottersville” rather than the lovely Bedford Falls, and how much sex Jimmy Stewart is probably getting. Dan also does shockingly well at identifying Christmas-themed sex acts. Just wait until you hear about “Hot Chocolate Rain.” Follow Brian on Instagram & Twitter: www.instagram.com/brianjmoylan/ & www.twitter.com/BrianJMoylanFollow The Dipp: www.instagram.com/thedipp/Follow Dan Savage: www.twitter.com/FakeDanSavage or on his website https://savage.love/Learn more about The Dipp's Podcasts: https://thedipp.com/podcasts

Mike Watts and Aydian Dowling discuss the language and terminology listeners will commonly encounter in the podcast including those concerning gender, sexuality, and pronouns. They dig into the evolution of words, how some terms are permissible depending on who is using them, and if there are words that should not be used at all. Join the guys to unpack language and its impact on our understanding of each other. Top Take-Aways: - What words should I be using? - What do these terms around LGBTIA+ conversations mean? - What is the difference between sexuality and gender identity? - What is the thing with pronouns? - What does nonbinary mean?

In this weeks episode, Imani joins us again to go over LGBTIA terms and controversial subjects within the community.https://lgbtqhealth.ca/community/two-spirit.phphttps://sites.psu.edu/evolutionofhumansexuality/2014/02/19/third-genders-new-concept-or-old/

Mario Cesar Vilhena e Vivian Avelino-Silva conversam sobre "Identidade de Gênero e Orientação Afetiva", com Saulo Vito Ciasca, médico psiquiatra pela Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), coordenador da Área da Saúde da Aliança Nacional LGBTI+ e da Pós-Graduação em Psiquiatria pela SANAR, professor da disciplina de Saúde LGBTQIA+ na graduação em Medicina pela UNINOVE e de cursos de pós-graduação na área de sexualidade no Instituto de Psiquiatria do Hospital das Clínicas da FMUSP (IPq-HCFMUSP), Hospital Pérola Byington, FMABC, UNISAL e IBCMED. Pesquisador e colaborador voluntário do Ambulatório Transdisciplinar de Identidade de Gênero e Orientação Sexual (AMTIGOS) do IPq-HCFMUSP, especializado no cuidado de crianças e adolescentes com vivências de variabilidade de gênero. Membro da Comissão de Diversidade Sexual e Gênero da OAB. Membro voluntário da ONG Mães pela Diversidade. Membro da World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). Indicações Cultura Transviada: "Bixa Travesty", documentário de Claudia Priscilla e Kiko Goifman; "Mitos e Verdades sobre Saúde da População LGBTIA+", cartilha produzida por Grupo de Trabalho de Gênero, Sexualidade, Diversidade e Direitos (GT-GSDD) da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina de Família e Comunidade (SBMFC); "Hogwarts Legacy", videogame RPG da Avalanche Software.

How did these “doctors” hired by the government, roaming from town-to-town into plague-stricken areas, counting the dead, and administering dubious treatments manage not to disappear into the fog of history like link-boys or knocker-ups? Plague doctors lived in the netherworld between medicine and undertaking, larceny and bookkeeping, and life and death.

Meet Phil aka Corinne and Alex Berg, hosts of the all-new I'm From Driftwood Podcast, where they will be discussing a variety of topics, ranging from bi-inclusion, childhood crushes, and gender identity, to love, race, and drag culture. In this episode, we hear from Founder and Executive Director Nathan Manske and Program Director, Damien Mittlefehldt, who give us a bit of history about the organization, their personal motivation, their hopes for the future, and the stories they find particularly meaningful. This episode features stories from Ben Conard and Ashley Jackson. These stories and others can be freely accessed on our website at ImFromDriftwood.org.

Sexuality: LGBTQIA, Song of The Week, Quote of the Week and Self Care Tip of the Week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/HelloDepression/support