America’s Trans Migrant Crisis

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges faced by trans individuals migrating for better protections and support in progressive cities.

As anti-trans laws pass across the country, more and more trans folks are leaving their home states for better access to legal protections, healthcare, and safer social environments. Today, we’re hearing from two LGBTQ advocates in progressive cities about what’s needed to support the internally displaced trans people in their communities.  Jessa Davis is a co-chair of the Seattle LGBTQ Commission, which issued the state of emergency recommendation. Honey Mahogany is the Director of the Office of Transgender Initiatives in San Francisco.  This week’s Trans Joy features Caro Caden, a theatre artist, oral historian, and archivist. Send your Trans Joy recommendations to translash_podcast @ translash [dot] org  Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Facebook. Follow Imara Jones on Instagram (@Imara_jones_), Threads (@imara_jones_), Bluesky (@imarajones.bsky.social), X (@ImaraJones) Follow Jessa Davis on Instagram (@davisjessa28) and visit her website (https://jessagavrielle.com) Follow Honey Mahogany on social media (@honeymahogany) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Imara Jones

Guests: Jessa Davis, Honey Mahogany

Topics covered

• trans rights
• migrant crisis
• LGBTQ advocacy
• legal protections
• healthcare access
• social environments

Keywords

• trans migrant crisis
• LGBTQ advocates
• anti-trans laws
• social safety
• healthcare
• legal protections

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Seattle LGBTQ Commission, Office of Transgender Initiatives, TransLash Media

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