A Queer Understanding
Dr. Angelica & Cassy Thompson
Weekly conversations about all things queer. A space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community to share our stories, struggles, and triumphs, and talk about how we're breaking glass ceilings and making an impact on society.
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Carolyn Satchell, Founder of Intellectual Black FB Group
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07/26/22 • 29 min
Atlanta Black Nerds Society
San Diego Black Lesbians on FB
Intellectual Black Lesbians on FB
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Brandon Allen, Founder of LiveOUTLoud
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07/19/22 • 31 min
Brandon Allen talks about winning homecoming queen/royalty in 2019 at White Station High School & having his gown displayed at MoSH as part of the Memphis Proud exhibit. He also discusses his difficulties coming out to his family, and the discrimination he's faced in the community.
@bluedragon087 on IG
@brandonallen on FB
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Catherine Sullivan, Epidemiologist at Vitalant Research Group
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07/12/22 • 16 min
Catherine shares information about an important FDA-funded pilot study to consider new approaches for selecting gay & bisexual men to be blood donors.
Study criteria: between 18 & 39 years old & a man who has had sex with at least one other man in the last 3 months. Earn up to $85 for your participation. Sign up at https://advancestudy.org/
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Mark Eckstein, Co-chair of Maryland Advocacy for Metro DC PFLAG
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07/05/22 • 38 min
Mark discusses fighting for LGBTQ inclusion and representation at the elementary school level, his path to parenthood, and the work he does with Metro DC PFLAG & Freestate Justice.
Pflagdc.org – support groups
Freestate-justice.org
Transgender panic defense
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Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown, Pneumos, LLC
A Queer Understanding
08/08/23 • 50 min
Dr. Davis Brown discusses his work facilitating equity in the workplace, as well as his groundbreaking book, The Souls of Queer Folk: How Understanding LGBTQ+ Cultural Values Can Transform Your Leadership Practice, where he discusses how the values and norms of the LGBTQ+ community can serve as the foundation for transformative leadership.
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Kathryn Scurry, Pride Entertainment Magazine
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05/04/22 • 29 min
Kathryn Scurry talks to us about her work in the entertainment industry and the amazing platform she's building exclusively for the LGBTQIA+ community.
https://www.facebook.com/prideentmag
https://www.instagram.com/pride_ent_mag/
https://twitter.com/pride_ent_mag
https://prideentertainmentmagazine.com/
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Brian Gaither, Gay writer & activist
A Queer Understanding
04/26/22 • 35 min
We're speaking with Brian Gaither about his work as a gay writer and activist to achieve equality for LGBTQ+ people. Brian also talks about his experiences in the Morman church as a gay man, as well as what it's like being a gay Republican.
@briangaither on Twitter
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Jay Brown, HRC Senior Vice President of Programs, Research & Training
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04/19/22 • 32 min
Today, we're speaking with Jay Brown about HRC, the fight for equality for LGBTQ people, his journey as an out transgender man, parenting, and more.
https://www.hrc.org/
https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/
https://welcomingschools.org/
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Dr. Lourdes Ashley Hunter-Fowler, Author & Humanitarian
A Queer Understanding
04/14/22 • 41 min
Today, we're speaking with Dr. Lourdes Ashley Hunter-Fowler about her humanitarian work elevating the narratives of Black trans people through healing and restorative and reparative justice. Dr. Hunter-Fowler also shares the trauma she endured as a trans woman in a men's prison.
***Trigger Warning***
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Evan Glass, Montgomery County Councilmember At Large
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06/28/22 • 33 min
Councilmember Evan Glass discusses what it's like to be the first openly gay councilmember & his advocacy work.
https://www.evanglass.com/
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/glass/
Social media: @evanmglass
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FAQ
How many episodes does A Queer Understanding have?
A Queer Understanding currently has 68 episodes available.
What topics does A Queer Understanding cover?
The podcast is about Transgender, Lesbian, Queer, Gay, Podcasts, Society & Culture and Education.
What is the most popular episode on A Queer Understanding?
The episode title 'Georgette Josephs, The Love Zone Foundation, Inc.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on A Queer Understanding?
The average episode length on A Queer Understanding is 38 minutes.
How often are episodes of A Queer Understanding released?
Episodes of A Queer Understanding are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of A Queer Understanding?
The first episode of A Queer Understanding was released on Feb 1, 2022.
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