Perspectives Podcast Season 1, Episode 3 With Jordan Braxton!
Summary
In this conversation, Richard Brethour-Bell, the Founder, President, and CEO of the Black Pride Network and Host of the Perspectives podcast, interviews Jordan Braxton, a transgender advocate and educator. They discuss various topics related to the LGBTQIA+ community, including advocacy for LGBTQIA+ rights, work in HIV and AIDS prevention, challenges faced by the trans community of color, political attacks on the trans community, supporting the trans community, the role of queer organizations in supporting the trans community, allyship, and a lesson on trans 101 to help people better understand transgender terminology. This conversation explores various aspects of the trans experience and highlights the importance of respect and understanding. It emphasizes the need to learn and use correct terminology, including pronouns, and to avoid deadnaming and misgendering. The conversation also delves into the impact of transphobic legislation and the value of trans lives. It discusses the reality of bathroom bills and violence against trans people, as well as the intersectionality of oppression. The conversation concludes with a call to value trans lives and the power of queer people in creating change.
Takeaways
Advocacy for LGBTQIA+ rights is essential to ensure everyone's voice is heard and their rights are protected.
The trans community of color faces unique challenges, including acceptance, violence, and health disparities.
Political attacks on the trans community are often driven by fear and a desire to maintain power and privilege.
Support from the queer community and organizations is crucial in creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for the trans community.
Allyship requires active support, education, and speaking up against discrimination and injustice.
Understanding transgender terminology and using respectful language is essential in creating a more inclusive society. Every trans experience and journey is unique, and there is no one way to be trans.
Respecting trans people includes using correct terminology pronouns and avoiding deadnaming and misgendering.
Transphobic legislation and violence against trans people have a significant impact on their lives and well-being.
Valuing trans lives and fighting oppression is crucial for creating a more inclusive and equitable society.
Chapters
00:00: Introduction and Background
02:02: Advocacy for LGBTQIA+ Rights
04:19: Work in HIV and AIDS Prevention
06:15: Challenges Faced by the Trans Community of Color
08:40: Political Attacks on the Trans Community
13:08: Supporting the Trans Community
23:24: Allyship and Education
25:30: Trans 101: Understanding Terminology
26:03: Understanding the Trans Experience
27:21: The Importance of Respect and Terminology
28:34: Transgender 101: Definitions and Pronouns
29:04: The Impact of Deadnaming and Misgendering
30:32: Respecting Trans People and Their Identities
31:30: Treating Trans People with Respect
32:04: The Relationship Between Cisgender and Transgender Black Women
33:16: Understanding the Impact of Transphobic Legislation
34:03: Valuing Trans Lives and Fighting Oppression
35:24: The Reality of Bathroom Bills and Violence Against Trans People
36:24: The Intersectionality of Oppression
37:33: The Importance of Listening and Respecting Trans Lives
38:47: Personal Experiences of Gender Identity and Expression
39:24: The Dehumanization of Trans People
40:23: The Value of Trans Lives and the Need for Change
41:34: Ending with a Call to Value Trans Lives
42:27: Upcoming Pride Events
42:47: The Power of Queer People in Creating Change
