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November 5, 2023 30 mins
For my own survival as a black trans woman, I have to be aware of the power dynamics around me because they deeply structure the way I am able to move in this world. As Black people in general, we recognize patterns when they have been applied to us first. And once we see them out there, it's hard... No, it’s impossible to unsee them. In this episode, I talk about my experience with the news cycle, and how it exposes where we truly are. The empires never stopped striking. MY WRITING: So.. I poured a little of myself over here: ⁠https://transtechsocial.org/island-girl-in-the-castle/ Thoughts?   SUPPORT The podcast is recorded and edited by me, your host Lily. Here are ways to support me : ① Give me a 5-star review & Share this podcast! ② Join me on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/FTNPod⁠ ③ Make a one-time donation: ⁠https://www.ftnpod.com/donate/⁠ ④ Subscribe on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ftnpod/subscribe⁠⁠   MESSAGE ME 🔊 ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ftnpod⁠ ✉️ ⁠https://www.ftnpod.com/contact/⁠ SOCIALS⁠https://www.instagram.com/FTNPod/⁠⁠https://twitter.com/FTNPod/⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ftnpod⁠   CREDITS Music by: Coma-Media
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