About this episode

The episode discusses binge-worthy TV shows featuring extraordinary Black trans women characters with guests L’lerrét Jazelle and Chyna McQueen.

As summer heats up, why not stay cool inside and binge TV shows with some extraordinary Black, trans woman characters?  Today we’re speaking with L’lerrét Jazelle, who plays Fatima on The Chi and Chyna McQueen, who was recently nominated for a BAFTA Television award for her role in Get Millie Black .  P.S. you can watch this episode on youtube—check us out at https://www.youtube.com/@TransLashMedia This week’s Trans Joy features theater artist Obie Outlaw.  Send your Trans Joy recommendations to translash_podcast @ translash [dot] org  Follow L’lerrét Jazelle on Instagram (@thebaejazelle) Follow Chyna McQueen on Instagram and TikTok (@chyna.mcqueen) Follow Obie Outlaw on Instagram (@obie8outlaw @outlawed8productions) 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 ) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Imara Jones

Guests: L’lerrét Jazelle, Chyna McQueen

Topics covered

• Black trans representation
• TV shows
• entertainment
• interviews
• Trans Joy

Keywords

• Black trans women
• TV shows
• The Chi
• Get Millie Black
• Trans Joy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TransLash Media

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