Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity
Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity
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Knowledge in the Land, Stories in the Seeds
We take a bite out of the First Nations Garden, a healing space for the Intertribal Native community of Chicago. Co-founder Fawn Pochel ( ndn_emo_trash?hl=en) (they/kwe) shares the origins of this youth-led project, the importance of establishing and maintaining relationship with plant relatives, and how the garden has transformed the neighborhood and provided a community gathering place for celebrations, education, and practicing intertribal traditions.
Additional Resources and References from this episode:
• Learn more about First Nations Garden (chinations.org/first-nations-garden/) and follow the project at @firstnationsgarden ( firstnationsgarden)
• Chi ...
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A Midwest Princess and her Mighty Kingdom
Просмотров 24Месяц назад
We take a bite out of Chappell Roan through a brief queer history of Midwest music and media influences. Host R.B. Brooks (they/them) highlights queer and trans music artists with ties to the Midwest, how the Midwest is used intentionally in film and streaming series for dramatic effect, and the impact of Midwest stereotypes on racialized and gendered assumptions about the region. Additional Re...
The (Literal) Debate for Trans Lives [redux]
Просмотров 52 месяца назад
We take a bite out of local legislation with Minnesota State Representatives Liish Kozlowski ( liishkozlowski) (they/them) and Leigh Finke ( leighformn) (she/her). We all have a role to play - but our roles aren’t all the same. We chat with these powerhouses about their motivations to run for office, their experiences on the legislative floor, and how Trans Refuge Bi...
Cause of Death: Kids
Просмотров 62 месяца назад
We bite into a hard conversation around Nex Benedict’s death as well as the two teenagers who killed Brianna Ghey receiving life sentences after jury conviction. Robert Alberts (they/them) and host R.B Brooks (they/them) process their rough thoughts and devastated feelings in an attempt to answer “what does it mean that the project of annihilating trans children has fallen into the hands of oth...
Tristan and R.B. Take on Fat Con
2 месяца назад
We take a bite out of Fat Con! In January 2024, Tristan and R.B. attended Fat Con (www.fatcon.org/) in Seattle, a celebration of fat joy featuring keynotes, a fashion show, and brunch. These fattie baddies reminisce on their glorious time at the inaugural event and share their aspirations for a Midwest Fat Fest. Additional Resources and References: • Learn more about Fat Con in Seattle at FatCo...
Midwest: More than Cows, Corn, and Conservatives
Просмотров 42 месяца назад
We take a bite out of Midwest queer history! Vince Tripi (vince.lgbt/about-me/) (he/him, co/cos) is a homegrown historian dedicated to compiling LGBTQ history into digestible exhibits for pride-goers and LGBTQ youth. We chat about his latest project called “Flyover Country,” an exhibit highlighting LGBTQ firsts of the Midwest, including some wild discoveries about the first few years of the Mid...
Small Bites: Doctor Who Discourse, Two Palestines, and Coding with Empathy
2 месяца назад
We’re delivering a batch of small bites featuring Doctor Who and extraterrestrial gender education [06:29]; parallels and lessons from a trainwreck in East Palestine, Ohio and Gaza, Palestine [35:54]; and getting things done (like web coding) with empathy [45:27]. Additional Resources and References from this episode: • No Pride in Genocide (www.noprideingenocide.org/about) - a collective of Qu...
MBLGTACC 2023 featuring Hayden Kristal and Katie Barnes, November 3-5
Просмотров 3610 месяцев назад
Join us November 3-5, 2023 for the 31st annual Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference (MBLGTACC). MBLGTACC is America's largest and longest continuously-running conference for LGBTQIA college students and young adults. More: mblgtacc.org
Today’s Gender Is Up for Debate
Просмотров 42 месяца назад
We take a bite out of “the gender debate” with sports journalist Katie Barnes (kebarnes.com/about-katie/) (they/them). We reminisce about our days as student leaders at gay camp, how Katie’s educational background in history, higher education, and even Russian studies has positioned them to be a leading reporter at/on the intersection of sports and gender, and the release of their new book “Fai...
This “Dad” Has More Than Jokes
Просмотров 12 месяца назад
We take a bite out of asexuality across generations with Cody Daigle-Orians (acedadadvice.com/) (they/them) aka Ace Dad Advice and author of “I Am Ace: Advice on Living Your Best Asexual Life.” We chat about their Ace Dad persona, the nebulous concept of being a “queer elder,” and Cody’s aspiration for a multigenerational book series guiding folks through their asexual journeys. ★ Support this ...
Animate Me Like One of Your Canonically Queer Characters
2 месяца назад
We take a bite out of queer animation, TV shows and characters with resident nerds Andy Newhouse (sgdinstitute.org/about/team/andy-newhouse) and Michelle Walters (sgdinstitute.org/about/team/michelle-walters) . We discuss the finale of The Owl House, D20’s Dungeons and Drag Queens, and which other queer streaming moments we’d smash or pass. Additional Resources & References Listen to “The Anato...
Inside the “Journal of a Black Queer Nurse”
Просмотров 12 месяца назад
We take a bite out of emergency-room and travel nursing with Britney Daniels ( black_queer_nurse) , a Black, masculine-presenting, tattooed lesbian and author of “Journal of a Black Queer Nurse (www.commonnotions.org/journal-of-a-black-queer-nurse) ”. We chat about Britney’s observations in the emergency room, the derailment that led to her career, and her high hopes for improveme...
Hey Google, Who is Barbara May Cameron?
Просмотров 32 месяца назад
We take a bite out of a Google Doodle commemorating Native American and lesbian activist Barbara May Cameron. We’re joined by queer Mexican and Chitimachan artist Sienna Gonzales, aka Somewhere in June, who had the opportunity to design the homepage artwork. We discuss the stepping stones into her artistic and queer identities, a bumpy road to a BFA from UCLA, and the process of creating a visu...
The Anatomy of a Liberatory Think Tank
2 месяца назад
We take a bite out of Third Places, such as conferences, think tanks, liberation labs and other liberatory-conscious spaces that offer queer and trans community and connection outside of home, work and social media. Host R.B. Brooks ( tranzwrites) (they/them) reflects on sharing (third) space with a small but mighty group of LGBTQ higher education scholars and educators to examine...
Trans Fat: Lessons from Large Trans & Nonbinary Folks [redux]
Просмотров 62 месяца назад
Trans Fat: Lessons from Large Trans & Nonbinary Folks [redux]
"Chef" is Gender Neutral
Просмотров 22 месяца назад
"Chef" is Gender Neutral
The Golden Era of Queer Comic Books
Просмотров 42 месяца назад
The Golden Era of Queer Comic Books
Ope, I’m a Queer Trope!
Просмотров 52 месяца назад
Ope, I’m a Queer Trope!
Behind the Scenes of “Diving for Rays: A Queer Conservationist’s Story”
2 месяца назад
Behind the Scenes of “Diving for Rays: A Queer Conservationist’s Story”
MBLGTACC 101: Presenting a Workshop
Просмотров 34Год назад
MBLGTACC 101: Presenting a Workshop
Putting Queer Folks on the Map
Просмотров 12 месяца назад
Putting Queer Folks on the Map
Small Bites: Gallbladders, Imposter Syndrome, and No-Contact with Family
2 месяца назад
Small Bites: Gallbladders, Imposter Syndrome, and No-Contact with Family
You Are Not a (Student) Loan
2 месяца назад
You Are Not a (Student) Loan
Tracking Patterns that Produced the Club Q Attack
2 месяца назад
Tracking Patterns that Produced the Club Q Attack
Riding a Trans-Inclusive Tidal Wave with Schuyler Bailar
Просмотров 102 месяца назад
Riding a Trans-Inclusive Tidal Wave with Schuyler Bailar
Cheers to 30 Years of Midwest Queers
2 месяца назад
Cheers to 30 Years of Midwest Queers
Announcing the 31st annual MBLGTACC-Nov. 3-5, 2023
Просмотров 86Год назад
Announcing the 31st annual MBLGTACC-Nov. 3-5, 2023
Building the Next Genderation [redux]
2 месяца назад
Building the Next Genderation [redux]
Our Post-Roe Reality
Просмотров 12 месяца назад
Our Post-Roe Reality
Big Gay Group Project
2 месяца назад
Big Gay Group Project

Комментарии

  • @PirateNori
    @PirateNori Месяц назад

    This is so important for more Americans to hear. Thank you

  • @nestaterri6600
    @nestaterri6600 Год назад

    Promo sm

  • @workingjoe2683
    @workingjoe2683 4 года назад

    Let’s hope not

  • @justafroggyow3402
    @justafroggyow3402 5 лет назад

    Mblgtacc is the noise my cat makes when it's about to puke

  • @CatalleyaStorm
    @CatalleyaStorm 7 лет назад

    Awesome video!!! My first time to MBLGTACC was this year at 27 years young! It was a wonderful experience, and I met some really awesome people!! I look forward to seeing this grow more and more!

    • @sgdinstitute
      @sgdinstitute 7 лет назад

      Thank you! We're so glad you made it to MBLGTACC this year and that you had such a great time. Will you be at the conference in Omaha next Feb?