Ep.6 It's More than the Ballroom: Trans Advocacy & Activism (feat. Vanity Reid Deterville)

06/28/23 • 42 min

In this episode, Vanity Reid Deterville shares her journey back to her hometown, her work at the LGBTQ Center of Durham and how to be an ally. From the tiny awakening she shared with her Grandmother to her non-profit work in Durham, NC - she is a role model of resilience, community and resistance! Ballroom shows mentioned in the episode are below (they a MUST show):
Celebrating Trans Lives in Media:
TV and Streaming:
Discloser (feat Laverne Cox, Sandra Caldwell, Susan Styker & more) - a documentary on Netflix
Pose (feat. Indya Moore, Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson & more) a show set in 1980's NYC ballroom on Hulu
Legendary (feat. Law Roach, Jameela Jamil, Megan Thee Stallion, Keke Palmer & more) a ballroom reality competition show on HBO Max
Podcast Recommendations:
TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones

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Ep. 5 The Fall of Critical Thought & Rise of Anti-Trans Legislation (feat. Dr. Kris De Welde & Vanity Deterville)

In this episode I discuss the implications of legislation working to remove Critical Race Theory, DEI programs and certain majors from colleges/universities. I also speak to Charleston native and activist Vanity Reid Deterville about the Anti-Trans legislation swiping the United States. The personal is political and this episode is very personal.
Mentioned in this episode:
Florida House Bill 999
Parents Bill of Rights
The LGBTQ Center of Durham

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