Podcasts about qtpoc

This week your BFFs get into their tech bag and discuss how tech has changed their lives as they’ve grown up and the realness of Black Mirror (why it gotta be Black?!). We also discuss why we hate self check out. an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube! Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here! Meet DoctorJonPaul on their book tour in a city near you. Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok Follow DoctorJonPaul: BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-TokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful and timely episode, we sit down with Alishia McCullough, author of 'Reclaiming the Black Body,' for a profound discussion on collective trauma, body autonomy, and the intersection of political climate with personal wellbeing. Alishia shares deep insights into how recent political events have impacted the mental and physical health of marginalized communities, while exploring the crucial role of language in addressing these experiences. From the complexities of eating imbalances to the significance of indigenous healing practices, this conversation delves into how cultural disconnection specifically affects Black women's relationship with their bodies. Guest Spotlight: Alishia McCullough (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and Founder of Black and Embodied Consulting PLLC, specializing in somatic therapy, trauma healing, and eating disorder treatment. As co-founder of the #AmplifyMelanatedVoices Movement in 2020, she works to elevate BIPOC voices globally. She leads the Reimagining Eating Disorders 101 course and The Integrated Woman Mastermind program. An accomplished author, Alishia wrote the poetry collection "Blossoming" and the forthcoming book "Reclaiming The Black Body" (2024). Her work centers on intersectional narratives and body justice for marginalized communities, particularly QTPOC individuals. Featured in Meta's 2022 Well-Being Collective, her expertise has been highlighted on NPR, STAT, Essence, and Forbes.Episode Takeaways:Collective trauma manifests both emotionally and physically in our bodiesLanguage choices significantly impact how we process and heal from traumaCultural disconnection plays a key role in eating imbalances among Black womenSafe spaces and accessibility are essential for meaningful healingPolitical events directly affect mental health and body relationshipsIndigenous practices offer valuable paths to body reconnectionCommunity healing starts with individual self-care and body autonomyRelevant links:Buy Reclaiming the Black Body here!Connect with Alishia on Instagram and visit her website!Connect with me on socials- join the Be Well,Sis tribe on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube!Want to get in touch? Maybe you have an AITA you need solving or a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Be Well Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward and Reem Elmaghraby. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well Sis is an editaudio collaboration.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The holidays can be super stressful for queers, which is why Gabe and Chris are back for a special episode full of tips for how to stay safe, sane, and sexually active over the season with the help of Sniffies! First up, RuPaul’s Drag Race icon Kandy Muse spills some very hot tea about her most outrageous Sniffies experiences while touring the globe. Then, for anyone thinking of throwing their own holiday party, the co-founder of NYC’s beloved Papi Juice nightlife and art collective, Oscar Nñ, shares the lessons he’s learned creating positive, uplifting spaces for QTPOC to come together over the past 11 years. Finally, Gabe heads over to Animal in Brooklyn on the wildest gay night of the year - Thanksgiving Eve - to hear hot and heartwarming home-for-the-holidays hookup stories. Follow Sniffies' Cruising Confessions: cruisingconfessions.com Try Sniffies: sniffies.com Follow Sniffies on Social: Instagram: instagram.com/sniffiesapp X: x.com/sniffiesapp TikTik: tiktok.com/@sniffiesapp Follow the hosts: Gabe Gonzalez: instagram.com/gaybonez Chris Patterson-Rosso: instagram.com/cprgivesyoulife Guests featured in this episode: Kandy Muse instagram.com/thekandymuse https://thekandymuse.com/ Oscar Nn instagram.com/oscarnn instagram.com/papijuicebk soundcloud.com/oscarnn Animal instagram.com/animal.nycSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we welcome back Black Queer Dom to discuss their Sublime Effigy Pride & Prejudice Ball in D.C. We dive deep into the preparation process, highlights and special moments for the party and how to create safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. We also discuss play parties and what to do the first time you attend. Instead of Bad Queer Opinions, Black Queer Dom shares Bad Misconceptions people have of play parties. Shoutouts: Shana: GRRRL Spells - A horror and occult inspired queer and trans art and apparel brand, combining riot grrrl attitude with goth aesthetics and the gay agenda. QTPOC owned and operated. Follow @grrrlspells on IG  Kris: Afro Movie Review Pod - Join queer movie enthusiasts Mo and Keekz, as they critique films across genres, eras, languages and cultures, with a dash of history for reference and perspective. Follow and support anywhere you listen to podcasts and on IG @afromoviereviewBlack Queer Dom: Come to the ball - If you are interested in joining the society @blackqueerdom IG page to apply. Shoutout to Queen Santana @bondagequeentana and Syre @i_amsyre working on a dissertation - sadist, dominant, vampire and longest running trans and nonbinary person in the kink gameTicket Giveaway for the ball - comment on Black Queer Doms Ball Post on their account!Episode Breakdown: [0:51] Queer Urban Dictionary [2:14] Black Queer Dom Intro[3:40] Black Queer Dom Interview [46:45] Bad Misconceptions about play parties [50:26] ShoutoutsSupport the Show.We are on Patreon!! Support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastAffiliates we actually love Support Lucky Skivvies and our pod by using coupon code badqueers10 for 10% off your next purchase. Treat your butt today.Shop NowEmail us for advice at badqueerspodcast@gmail.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsLike us? Love us? Leave a review The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you unders...

This week your BFF's talk adulting, things that feel racist and the name that's on EVERYONE's tongue - our good sis COMMA - LA (Kamala).  Watch the live recording on our Youtube channel here! Make the haters mad and rate us 5 stars.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com Follow the show on social: Twitter | Instagram Follow DoctorJonPaul: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Jordan: Twitter | Instagram | Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Season 2 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on our journey and share insights from our guests. For the first time our producer, Anna DeShawn, join us in conversation and interviews Esther & Darren. This episode is a celebration of the power of storytelling and the importance of finding your own path to faith. After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

This week your BFF's talk being Woke AF with the phenomenal Danielle Moodie as well as discuss why we might not want Britney Spears in our home. An episode that is both salient and silly.  Make the haters mad and rate us 5 stars.  Watch the live recording on our Youtube channel here! Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com Follow the show on social: Twitter | Instagram Follow DoctorJonPaul: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Jordan: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Danielle Moodier: Instagram | Twitter | Website | Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Miller is a graduate of Juilliard and Yale University with an expertise in choral conducting, sacred music, and voice. His hymns and anthems are sung by communities of faith throughout the world, and his album, Imagine the People of God, is available on iTunes. He believes that music, social justice, and the beloved community are inextricably tied. His story is about finding God and himself through music. After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

Originally Recorded January 2023 In honor of our dear sister, T.S. Madison, who was recently crowned as the LOGO LEGEND, we wanted to rewind and share this special episode with y'all. We kiki with T.S. about her life, her career (and how she's used it to further her activism) and why you sometimes have to just scream,  F*** UM!  Make the haters mad and rate us 5/5 stars!  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com Follow the show on social: Twitter | Instagram l Youtube Follow DoctorJonPaul: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Jordan: Twitter | Instagram | Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SARA ELISE is a multidisciplinary creative, splitting her time between Brooklyn and The Catskills, New York. She works primarily in the hospitality, well-being, and food industries and is the co-founder and designer of Apogeo Guest House, a boutique hotel concept space in Nicaragua that centers QTPOC, as well as the founder of Harvest & Revel, a NY-based sustainable event catering + design company.She is the author of A Recipe for More, her debut book released with Harper Collins in May 2023.Sara Elise has been featured in Dazed, Autostraddle, Playboy, Interview Mag, Essence, Afropunk, mindbodygreen, Bon Appetit and Healthy-ish, Well + Good, Nylon, StyleLikeU, and them, among other publications. And was named one of BK Magazine's 50 Most Fascinating People in 2022.She has been invited to speak and host workshops at places like Brown University and Squarespace and has modeled for brands like Sephora, Mercedes Benz, Bombas, Instagram, MCM, AG Jeans, Madewell and more.As an autistic Black & Indigenous femme, she spends much of her thoughtspace contemplating pleasure + pain, collective joy + healing, otherness, embodiment, remembering + reclaiming, self-destruction, and growth— and how inextricably those concepts are linked. To that end, Sara Elise has deep interests in ritualization, BDSM, relationship dynamics, and the development of decolonized personal awareness and well-being.With all of her work, she aims to challenge our collective reality by first re­imagining and then creating alternative sys­tems and spaces for Black & Indigenous people of color and LGBTQIA2S+ people to thrive.You can join her community-making on Instagram, and find more of her writing at Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Recorded at The Newsstand Studio at 1 Rockefeller Plaza in NYC. Special thanks to Joseph Hazan & Karen Song. Produced by Wanda Acosta• Find us: @cafetabacfilm on Instagram & Facebook • Email us: info@cafetabacfilm.com• Website: cafetabacfilm.com/podcast • LEAVE A REVIEW

In this episode of Second Sunday, hosts Darren and Esther share an inspiring conversation with Dexter Davis. Dexter, a motivational speaker, advocate, and artist, opens up about his unique journey of self-discovery and faith. From childhood struggles and exploring gender identity to profound spiritual experiences in Judaism and Christianity, Dexter's story is a testament to the power of resilience and love. Join us as we navigate Dexter's path to finding his true self and feeling a deep connection with God.After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

This week your BFF's link with TAGG Magazine Editor-in-Chief Sondra Rose Marie to talk freedom songs, being a sapphic creator and why you should still be listening to "Cowboy Carter".  Make the haters mad and rate us 5 stars.  Watch the live recording on our Youtube channel here! Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com Follow the show on social: Twitter | Instagram Follow DoctorJonPaul: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Jordan: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Sondra Rose Marie: Instagram | Twitter | Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning journalist and self-proclaimed "church queen" Tre'vell Anderson joins Esther & Darren in another table shaking episode. They share a journey of faith while navigating the Black church, conversion therapy, and ultimately reclaiming their truth – all fueled by the undeniable power of Black trans divinity. With humor and insight, only the way Tre'vell can serve it, they remind us that Black LGBTQ folks are chosen too.After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

Today's episode is the story of an autistic Black and Indigenous femme creative powerhouse who wants to help us center rest, pleasure, and abundance in our actual lives. Sara Elise (she/her) is a multidisciplinary creative, splitting her time between Brooklyn and The Catskills, New York. She works primarily in the hospitality, well-being, and food industries and is the cofounder and designer of Apogeo Collective, a hospitality experience centering QTPOC, as well as the founder of Harvest & Revel, a sustainable event catering + design company. She has been featured in Dazed, Autostraddle, Playboy, Interview Mag, Essence, Afropunk, mindbodygreen, Healthy-ish, Well + Good, Nylon, StyleLikeU, and them, among other publications. And was named one of BK Magazine's 50 Most Fascinating People in 2022.As an autistic Black & Indigenous femme, she spends much of her thoughtspace contemplating pleasure + pain, collective joy + healing, otherness, embodiment, remembering + reclaiming, self-destruction, and growth— and how inextricably those concepts are linked. To that end, Sara Elise has deep interests in ritualization, BDSM, relationship dynamics, and the development of decolonized personal awareness and well-being. With all of her work, she aims to challenge our collective reality by first re­imagining and then creating alternative sys­tems and spaces for Black & Indigenous people of color and LGBTQIA2S+ people to thrive.In this episode, you'll hear Sara Elise and I discussCreating tools to support us in our most human momentsAbundance, but not the capitalistic kindBuilding supportive rituals as a late-diagnosed autistic person Hospitality that treats everyone as desired and essentialAnd so much more! A Recipe for More is available wherever you buy books. Snag a signed copy by DMing Sara Elise on Instagram and mentioning Found Family. You can join Sara Elise's community-making at @SaraElise333 on Instagram, and find more of her writing at saraelise.substack.com. To learn more about Apogeo Collective or book your trip to the guest house, visit apogeocollective.com. Support the Show.

What happens when a passionate broadcaster with a dream to be the next Robin Roberts transforms the media landscape for BIPOC and QTPOC creatives? Join us on "Was it Chance" as we dive into the inspiring journey of Anna DeShawn, the trailblazing force behind E3 Radio and The Qube. Discover how Anna's visionary drive and relentless pursuit of inclusivity are reshaping digital media and giving voice to those who need it most. Anna DeShawn is a celebrated multi-award and Ambie-winning podcast producer and host from Chicago, known for her pioneering work in media. She founded E3 Radio in 2009, an online station for queer music and news, and co-created The Qube, a platform for BIPOC and QTPOC creatives. Recognized by the Chicago LGBTQ Hall of Fame and Equality Illinois, Anna is a trailblazer in digital media. In our interview, Anna shares her journey from aspiring broadcaster to media innovator, discussing her passion project turned full-time gig, E3 Radio, the creation of The Qube, and her mission to amplify marginalized voices. She also reflects on the challenges of unlearning corporate behaviors, redefining success, and managing her creative flow. Check out Anna's website or Instagram. Be sure to catch Queer News on TikTok. Make sure to follow this podcast everywhere you find podcasts, leave a rating and a review, and slip into our Instagram DMs at @wasitchance. More about Heather via @heather_vickeryandco on Instagram, @Braveheather on TikTok, and listen to The Brave Files More about Alan via @theatre_podcast on Instagram and listen to The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales EPISODE TAKEAWAYS In 2009 Anna started E3 Radio as a radio host who wanted nothing to do with podcasting. She was a “serious” broadcaster. Anna wanted to be Robin Roberts (the only Black Woman she had ever seen doing this work) She went to school to learn how to do that and ended up working on online broadcasting in the corporate space. E3 Radio was a passion project on the side. It's important to ask yourself what is the worst-case scenario. Is that really that bad? Get a copy of The Big Leap (get a copy here!) if you're looking to step into your zone of genius. It's easier for Anna to give “of” herself than to give “to” herself and there is not enough content out there at the intersection of race and sexuality. She saw a gap and decided to fill it. The QUBE is a podcast production company and a curated platform for Black and Brown podcasts. The QUBE is to podcasting what BET was to television. Balance comes because things ebb and flow - they have to.   There has been real work in unraveling what “corporate” says is successful vs. what we actually know to be successful for us. Learn how to manage freedom. Anna works best when it's dark outside so she arranges her schedule to accommodate that. The biggest challenge for Anna has been “unlearning” bad corporate behavior. “What does success mean to me today?” It may change and be redefined over and over again. Anna had to learn to own failure because you can't have success without failure. There is no failure, only feedback. Now she sits on new ideas to see how they develop and transform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet D. Danyelle Thomas, a Black faith and spirituality speaker, author, activist and founder of Unfit Christian. Danyelle shares her journey of choosing wholeness over holiness while navigating the intersections of faith, race, gender, and sexuality. This discussion explores the power of questioning and deconstructing rigid religious beliefs to find a more liberating and inclusive faith. Join us as we uncover stories of Black queer experiences and the transformative journey to a more holistic understanding of our own spirituality. Follow Danyelle on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter via @UnfitChristian. After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

Raquel Savage is a board certified sex therapist that is also a sex worker, who teaches other therapist on how to serve sex workers in their practice. Join me, Taylor Sparks, for this riveting conversation on how she successfully straddles both professions. Raquel Savage Bio: Raquel Savage is a Black, queer, therapist, educator and sex worker. She facilitates trauma therapy through private practice and Zepp Wellness Center, a non-profit organization she founded in 2019 that centers the mental health needs of Black queer folks and sex workers. She frequently leads lectures about mental health and sex work for undergrad, graduate, PhD students and organizations and teaches Human Sexuality to graduate counseling students. She also has the Savage University Archive (where all of her educational videos, #ThoughtProvokingThirstTraps, live streams, and more live) including her #SexxxEd series, a hands-on, informative and real-life version of sex ed that fills the gaps for adults who missed out on early, ethical and affirming examples of sex education. Savage also executive produces different projects for QTPOC and sex workers through Kink Media Group, including CVNT Productions, a porn production company that shoots exclusively Black, queer & trans, fat and disabled performers. Savage is also the co-founder of the Equitable Care Certification, a 12-week certification for therapists to learn how to work with sex workers as therapy clients. And she's been a sex worker for over decade, doing both full-service work and creating adult content online. Stay up to date with Raquel Savage: Website: www.raquelsavage.com IG @raquelsavage Twitter @raquelsavage Pinterest @raqsavage Tiktok @therapywithraquel_ Stay up to date with Sisters of Sexuality: Email: sistersofsexuality@gmail.com Instagram: @sistersofsexuality Facebook: @sexysostour Twitter: @sistersofsex Visit all of our sponsors: www.Motorbunny.com - Receive $50 off of any machine with coupon code: LOVEN today www.OrganicLoven.com - Receive 15% off of your first order with coupon code: SOS15 today I want to thank you so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, would you please consider subscribing as a way of supporting the growth of this channel and allow us to keep informing, educating and entertaining you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sistersofsexuality/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sistersofsexuality/support

This week the B.F.F.'s talk with the studious & intellectual Dr. T.J. Tallie about navigating the in's and out's of academia as a minoritized person. We also give unsolicited advice about whether or not you should sign up for that masters or doctorate degree - especially in THIS economy. Make the haters mad and rate us 5 stars.  Watch the live recording on our Youtube channel here! Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com Follow the show on social: Twitter | Instagram Follow DoctorJonPaul: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Jordan: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Dr. T.J. Tallie: Instagram | Buy their book See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, storyteller, artist, and religious scholar, Donte Hilliard joins Esther and Darren to discuss how he recognizes truth and authenticity by staying connected with his body.  Donte was raised in a combination of Black Pentecostal and Baptist traditions. Donte discusses how his path to finding authenticity through his identity is deeply connected to the evolution of his spiritual views. He holds master's degrees in Black Studies and Religious Studies and is currently a Doctor of Ministry student at Meadville Lombard Seminary.After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

Angelica Ross, the actress and advocate, joins Esther and Darren to explore the unexpected path that led her from the Church of God in Christ to practicing Buddhism for the last thirteen years. Raised in a religious household, Angelica felt a calling to explore spirituality outside the confines of tradition. She opens up about the relationship with her mother and the profound forgiveness and freedom she discovered through her Buddhist practice. After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

This week, the BFF's are joined by the one and only Keah Brown, creator of the hashtag #DisabledandCute to celebrate the episode you've all been asking us for - a deep dive into our favorite white people sh*t (an ode to Jade & XD if you will).  We talk tv, music and pop culture moments - and give Hilary Duff her flowers for ending homophobia, in that order.  Make the haters mad and rate us 5 stars.  Watch the live recording on our Youtube channel here! Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com Follow the show on social: Twitter | Instagram Follow DoctorJonPaul: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Jordan: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Keah: Twitter | Instagram | Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week your BFF's discuss the definition of "pretty" and what how conventions of attraction shape friendship, relationships and how you feel about yourself. We also discuss the historical importance of buffets & why the world hasn't been the same since Sweet Tomatoes went out of business.  We are nominated for a Shorty!!! - Vote for us here!  Make the haters mad and rate us 5 stars.  Watch the live recording on our Youtube channel here! Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com Follow the show on social: Twitter | Instagram Follow DoctorJonPaul: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Jordan: Twitter | Instagram | Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing Do No Harm with Bishop Yvette Flunder from Second Sunday.Follow the show: Second Sunday We're back! In this episode, we're honored to feature Bishop Yvette Flunder, a trailblazer and community builder. From her spiritual lineage to her journey of self-discovery and love, Bishop Flunder's story resonates with authenticity and resilience. Through her words, she challenges norms, advocates for inclusivity, and reminds us of the fundamental duty to 'do no harm.' Tune in for an enriching exploration of faith, love, and liberation. After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

We're back! In this episode, we're honored to feature Bishop Yvette Flunder, a trailblazer and community builder. From her spiritual lineage to her journey of self-discovery and love, Bishop Flunder's story resonates with authenticity and resilience. Through her words, she challenges norms, advocates for inclusivity, and reminds us of the fundamental duty to 'do no harm.' Tune in for an enriching exploration of faith, love, and liberation. After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

We're back! This season we're mostly talking to people exploring their faith outside of the traditional church as many of us know it. After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

This week your BFF's sit down with the one & only Bunny McKensie Mack to dish around why we should be paying more attention to A.I, where to get the best food in Cali & Chicago and how (and why) liberation doesn't start with a pride flag.  Make the haters mad and rate us 5 stars.  Watch the live recording on our Youtube channel Here! Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com Follow the show on social: Twitter | Instagram Follow DoctorJonPaul: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Jordan: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Our Guest - Bunny McKensie Mack: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter |  | Website     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March marks four years since the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health failures and government inaction have forced communities to take matters into their own hands. On today's show, we look at two groups steeped in the values of community care. First, we'll hear about the Auntie Sewing Squad, which distributed over 350,000 hand-sewn masks to communities in 2020-2021. Then, we'll speak with organizers from Pandemic Solidarity for the Long Future, which is working today towards a safer future for everyone. Learn more about the story and find the transcript on radioproject.org. Making Contact is an award-winning, nationally syndicated radio show and podcast featuring narrative storytelling and thought-provoking interviews. We cover the most urgent issues of our time and the people on the ground building a more just world. EPISODE FEATURES: Kristina Wong, founder of the Auntie Sewing Squad; J Mase III, organizer with Pandemic Solidarity for the Long Future; and Gata, organizer with Pandemic Solidarity for the Long Future. MAKING CONTACT: This episode is hosted by Lucy Kang. It is produced by Anita Johnson, Lucy Kang, Salima Hamirani, and Amy Gastelum. Our executive director is Jina Chung.  MUSIC: This episode includes "Background Documentary Piano" by SigmaMusicArt via Pixabay. Learn More: Kristina Wong "Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord" at ACT in San Francisco Pandemic Solidarity for the Long Future Home Test to Treat offers free tests and free treatment for COVID-19 and flu at home

Now, let's get into it: Many of us know the Black Church as place that has been both a source of deep love and profound pain. And figuring out how to live in that tension is rough. So for this episode, we're revisiting our interview with pastor, activist, and professor, Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart. I was so encouraged by her resilience and hope that I figured you might wanna hear more from her too. So let's listen now, And don't forget, Season two of Second Sunday begins April 24th! After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

This week your bffs discuss the difference between anger & rage and how we navigate both emotions in a time where everything feels heavy while also asking the same question we are all asking - WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH THESE PLANES? Article we referenced:  On James Baldwin and Black Rage by Myisha Cherry Subscribe to our new Youtube channel to watch the content!  Make the haters mad and rate us 5 stars.  Send us your thoughts to BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Follow the show on social: Twitter | Instagram Follow DoctorJonPaul: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Jordan: Twitter | Instagram | Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got a special treat for you…Bonus content! After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod. We are gearing up for our much-anticipated Season 2 launch on April 24th so we're sharing a powerful moment with Rev. Pamela Lightsey. This one's called "Out and Proud in a Dangerous Time," and it's all about the incredible bond between Pamela and her brother. Get this – they weren't just hitting the disco scenes; they were defining what it meant to live out loud during a time when it wasn't just bold, it was revolutionary. From impromptu dance-offs in gay clubs to amusing flirtations, their story is nothing short of inspiring. This episode isn't just a peek into the past; it's a celebration of courage, community, and the unbreakable bonds that define us. Don't miss this lead-up to our exciting new season!

We continue to celebrate Black History month with multi-award winner and Ambie award-winning host Anna DeShawn, as she pioneers the media landscape with a blend of rhythm and revolution from E3 Radio, to The Queer News Podcast and now, The Qube app that curates the best music and podcasts by BIPOC and QTPOC creators.  Recently inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame 2023, Anna's mission is clear - From her early days at E3 Radio.fm, Anna has been dedicated to creating a bigger platform for marginalized voices by creating the Qube and The Queer News Podcast. Her passion for elevating the stories and perspectives of BIPOC and QTPOC individuals has led to her becoming one of the most influential figures in the podcast media industry, as she brings us the Queer News as it happens, delivering stories and insights that traditional legacy media often overlooks. Her work is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is considered mainstream, ensuring that the narratives of BIPOC and QTPOC communities are brought to the forefront of media consumption. Through her pioneering efforts and support through Tech Rise in Chicago, Anna is not only informing her audience but also empowering them by reinforcing the importance of building inclusivity and diversity in tech with the stories we share and consume. Gracias, Anna for joining us today on Latinas From The Block To The Boardroom. To connect with Anna on Social: TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@annadeshawn  Instagram - https://instagram.com/theannadeshawn    Twitter - https://twitter.com/annadeshawn  Facebook - https://facebook.com/annadeshawn To connect with Latinas From The Block To The Boardroom Website: www.latinasb2b.com  YouTube @Latinasb2b Join newsletter: www.latinasb2b.com Facebook: @Latinasb2b.marketing  Instagram: @Latinasb2b  X.com: @LatinasB2B  Podcast production by Theresa E. Gonzales and Audio Engineered by Robert Lopez.  To learn more about Latinasb2b.com and how you can work with us in a sponsorship opportunity, please contact us at info@latinasb2b.com.  Gracias. 

Originally recording January 2023. This week, Jon & Joho talk with super producer Joelle Monique about the traps of new year's resolutions, how to set yourself for success in the new year, why Krispy Kreme is a scam and how sick and tired they are of NOT being verified on Instagram. Make the haters mad and rate us 5 stars!  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com Follow the show on social: Twitter | Instagram Follow DoctorJonPaul: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Jordan: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow the Joelle Monique: Twitter | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rev. Naomi Leapheart is a pastor, activist, professor and director of faith based and interfaith affairs for the City of Philadelphia. In this episode Darren and Esther use Rev. Naomi's words of wisdom to explore the big question: "Do we need everyone?" Where do we draw the lines between trying to get through to people, maintaining relationships, and moving forward? The saints ain't ready for this but we're going to do it anyway. It's Second Sunday.

Rev. Don Abram, the founder of Pride in the Pews, is a queer public theologian and social innovator operating at the intersection of race, religion, and social change. His work and writings have been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Religion News Service, and the Christian Science Monitor. In this episode we get to hear how church shaped and formed all of who he is including his sexuality. He asks us, what if our embrace of queerness is actually the place where we find our liberation? The saints ain't ready for this but we're going to do it anyway. It's Second Sunday.

Dr. Pamela Lightsey is a theologian, academic, activist and author who's work has inspired so many. In this episode, we get an in depth look into who she is as a person and how she grew to become the fierce advocate we all know today. Her story will make you laugh, cry, and clutch your pearls. The saints ain't ready for this but we're going to do it anyway. It's Second Sunday.

This week we celebrate the inaugural "BFF Experience" live show with our friends Shar Jossell, Xavier D'Leau & Tre'vell Anderson. We also celebrate the gift that is fried chicken.  Thank you to everyone who attended and thank you to the Elysian Theater for making us feel so at home.  Make the haters mad and rate us 5 stars. We want to connect with you more! Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Follow the show on social: Twitter | Instagram Follow DoctorJonPaul: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Jordan: Twitter | Instagram | Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carmarion D. Anderson-Harvey is a woman of trans experience and Texas native with a passion for ministry and inclusion. She comes from a family of active church leaders and her story brings us through all the intersections of faith, love, and courage.

A native of Colorado Springs, Rev. Benjamin Reynolds, has spent nearly four decades in active ministry and believes that life is a series of calls and that we may have more than one calling over the course of our lives. He feels the purposes of his calling are yet ahead of him and during this episode you'll hear about one call received and how it all fell apart when they learned he was gay.

In this installment of The Transanity Series ORRA is join by special guest from TheBOCC Chaakamgabar to discuss the ever growing horrid social experiment known as Transgenderism. Transgenderism is being pushed onto children through the media, education systems, tv, Hollywood and many other institutions in an attempt to pervert the minds of the youth. The media is one of the most powerful tools in pushing this agenda, as it can easily influence young people to think and feel a certain way. For example, many shows and movies feature transgender characters and storylines, which can normalize the idea of transitioning. Additionally, some schools have implemented gender-neutral bathrooms, which can make it easier for transgender students to feel comfortable. Additionally, many institutions are pushing the idea of gender fluidity, which is the idea that gender is not fixed and can change over time. This can lead children to believe that they can choose their own gender, which is not true. Furthermore, the education system is also pushing transgenderism onto children. Many schools are offering gender-inclusive curriculums, which can lead children to believe that gender is a choice and that they can choose their own gender identity. Additionally, some schools are offering gender-neutral bathrooms and changing rooms, which can make it easier for transgender students to feel comfortable. Additionally, some schools are offering gender-inclusive sports teams, which can make it easier for transgender students to participate in sports. All of these things can lead children to believe that gender is not fixed and that they can choose their own gender identity, which is not true.Watch the Video Podcast on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v3od5zk-network-of-awareness-presents-gender-the-mind-bender.html Welcome to the Network of Awareness Podcast Radio Show! Follow us at:https://networkofawareness.com/ We're grateful for your support and are working diligently to provide our listeners with valuable information, that can assist in developing a greater sense of Awareness in our ever-changing Societies, Cultures and World. If you would like to donate and support our show please choose one of the links below:https://cash.app/$NetworkofAwareness https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/networkofawareness?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US NOA Social Media Links: https://www.spreaker.com/show/network-of-awareness https://twitter.com/orra_noa https://www.youtube.com/@ORRA_THE_INFORMATIONALIST https://www.instagram.com/networkofawareness.com1/ https://www.tiktok.com/@orra_informationalist https://www.facebook.com/networkofawareness.com1/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090538384661 All praises to our creator the Most High which inspires the very best in us! May the Force of the Most High be with you! “Don't look for the light at the end of the tunnel, because the light is within you. Light up the tunnel and find your way thru the darkness .” - ORRA

In this installment of The Transanity Series ORRA is join by special guest from TheBOCC Chaakamgabar to discuss the ever growing horrid social experiment known as Transgenderism. Transgenderism is being pushed onto children through the media, education systems, tv, Hollywood and many other institutions in an attempt to pervert the minds of the youth. The media is one of the most powerful tools in pushing this agenda, as it can easily influence young people to think and feel a certain way. For example, many shows and movies feature transgender characters and storylines, which can normalize the idea of transitioning. Additionally, some schools have implemented gender-neutral bathrooms, which can make it easier for transgender students to feel comfortable. Additionally, many institutions are pushing the idea of gender fluidity, which is the idea that gender is not fixed and can change over time. This can lead children to believe that they can choose their own gender, which is not true. Furthermore, the education system is also pushing transgenderism onto children. Many schools are offering gender-inclusive curriculums, which can lead children to believe that gender is a choice and that they can choose their own gender identity. Additionally, some schools are offering gender-neutral bathrooms and changing rooms, which can make it easier for transgender students to feel comfortable. Additionally, some schools are offering gender-inclusive sports teams, which can make it easier for transgender students to participate in sports. All of these things can lead children to believe that gender is not fixed and that they can choose their own gender identity, which is not true.Watch the Video Podcast on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v3od5zk-network-of-awareness-presents-gender-the-mind-bender.html Welcome to the Network of Awareness Podcast Radio Show! Follow us at:https://networkofawareness.com/ We're grateful for your support and are working diligently to provide our listeners with valuable information, that can assist in developing a greater sense of Awareness in our ever-changing Societies, Cultures and World. If you would like to donate and support our show please choose one of the links below:https://cash.app/$NetworkofAwareness https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/networkofawareness?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US NOA Social Media Links: https://www.spreaker.com/show/network-of-awareness https://twitter.com/orra_noa https://www.youtube.com/@ORRA_THE_INFORMATIONALIST https://www.instagram.com/networkofawareness.com1/ https://www.tiktok.com/@orra_informationalist https://www.facebook.com/networkofawareness.com1/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090538384661 All praises to our creator the Most High which inspires the very best in us! May the Force of the Most High be with you! “Don't look for the light at the end of the tunnel, because the light is within you. Light up the tunnel and find your way thru the darkness .” - ORRA

This week we chat with Raquel about self affirmations, the risk we all navigate when becoming our authentic selves and how we are sick and tired of getting robbed by Beyoncé.  Come and see us live, loud and in color on tomorrow for the "The BFF Experience" at the Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. Get your tickets here! Pre-Order "The Risk It Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation" written by Raquel Willis here.  Make the haters mad and rate us 5 stars.  We want to connect with you more! Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Follow the show on social: Twitter | Instagram Follow DoctorJonPaul: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Jordan: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Raquel Willis: Twitter | Instagram | Website   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Darren, not only a co-host to this podcast, but a Black gay man of faith who has been through it all and still believes in the transformative power of the divine. Hear his story of finding God, surviving conversion therapy and still standing firm that the divine loves all of who he is in the world.

This week we discuss things we appreciate more now that we are older, how to remain a good person in what can often feel like a very, very, very, VERY terrible world and why we are tired of being nickeled and dimed to death by corporations.  We want to connect with you more! Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Make the haters mad and rate us 5 stars.  Follow the show on social: Twitter | Instagram Follow DoctorJonPaul: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow Jordan: Twitter | Instagram | Website  Follow our guest - Elijah Mckinnon :  Instagram | Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 154 of Imagine Otherwise, host Cathy Hannabach interviews performance artist and gender studies scholar Kristie Soares about the political power of pleasure, laughter, and joy in Latinx media. Kristie's new book Playful Protest: The Political Work of Joy in Latin Media has chapters about gozando in salsa music, precise joy among the New Young Lords Party, choteo in the comedy ¿Qué Pasa U.S.A.?, azúcar in the life and death of Celia Cruz, dale as Pitbull's signature affect, and silliness in Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's interventions into political violence. In the episode, Kristie shares her journey into studying what joy can do for social and political movements as well as the pleasure-filled genealogies of feminist, queer, and trans of color artists and cultural producers that shaped her approach to political joy. She also gives us a behind-the-scenes look into some almost-book moments, or what didn't end up in this book but that opened onto a new project about queer excess. Cathy and Kristie close out the conversation with Kristie's project of building a world where QTPOC  joy is not policed and pleasure is embraced as an integral part of social, economic, and political life. Transcript and show notes: https://ideasonfire.net/154-kristie-soares  

Sarah speaks with co-founder of the Equitable Care Certification, Soleil Merroir and poet-activist, Jenna Torres about the first ever curriculum for therapists created by sex workers. The Equitable Care Certification (ECC) is created by sex workers, sex working therapists, and allies; to help do just that - build a more equitable care model for sex workers seeking mental health care. In this episode, we discuss the barriers and experiences sex workers often have when pursuing mental health care and what is being done to address the major gaps. Therapists, anyone looking to learn more about sex work, and anyone breathing - this episode is for you. To support, donate, learn more or to become the best therapist ever: visit https://www.equitablecarecert.com/https://www.zeppwellness.com/. Instagram: @equitablecarecertification To find our amazing guests: Jenna, on instagram @monathairgoals; Soleil, on instagram @cyborgdreamz You can find me: @psychandthecitybk on instagram; TikTok: @psychandthecitybk The Equitable Care Certification (ECC) is created by sex workers, sex work-affirming therapists and sex working therapists; it is composed of the Equitable Care Coalition & the Curriculum Committee. The Equitable Care Coalition broadly supports the creation of the certification through outreach, marketing & consulting. The Curriculum Committee —led entirely by QTPOC, sex working therapists— creates all course content. ECC is overseen by two sex working therapists, Raquel Savage & Angie Gunn LCSW, CST, CSTS.

QTPOC and Chosen Family

Therapy experience as a QTPOC person

My queer experiences for today: listening to a QPOC sex therapist on a pod, gym, therapy. Check out this SPACE FOR US PODCAST episode from last month, featuring psychologist Dr. Kres Snyder: https://youtu.be/rFKwVc0kAew She talks about experiences working with trans youth and QTPOC families. Check out her professional experience: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kres-snyder-homewood-il/149086

Hopefully a future Allyship is a Verb guest, Anna DeShawn (she/her), created a mini-series called Black HIV in the South: How Did We Get Here? This is Episode 1 of 4. Please check out all of Anna's work with E3 Radio, LLC and The Qube (explained more in her bio further below). I had the extreme privilege of being introduced to Anna through The Ambies, as we were nominated in the same category! We met in Vegas at the award ceremony, and I cried tears of joy when she won Best DIY Podcast. Thank you for allowing me to amplify your top-notch work! - Chris Angel (they/them) The History of Black HIV in the South Go on a journey with Anna DeShawn to explore the history, economics, and culture of HIV/AIDS in the Black community. Through interviews and personal stories, Anna and her co-host, Duane Cramer, explore the shame, stigma, and solutions. In this episode, Anna and Duane share their personal connections to the work and the history of HIV/AIDS in the Black community. Subject matter experts Nathan Townsend, Jada Harris, and Dafina Ward deliver insight into the reality of life for individuals afflicted by HIV in the 80s and 90s, the story of Michael Felton, an early unsung hero in the fight for justice, and why we must turn our collective attention toward this epidemic in the South. ✊

Amigues! This episode is long overdue. After months of trying to pin him down, actor, writer, comic, and padrino D'Loco Kid joins us on the pod to talk all things Performance! D'Lo shares how his journey through the stage started with poetry and hip-hop and why he now chooses to make art for QTPOC communities. We discuss the importance of making art from both our separate and our intersecting identities, and D'Lo explains why he feels safest and his most authentic self on stage. If you're in LA, check out D'Lo's latest project, a public installation called CRY WITH YOU, part of the HEAL HEAR HERE art event this Saturday, May 20th at LA Historic Park.   And make sure to follow us on IG: @dlocokid @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.