Episode Details

The Counter-Narrative show, hosted by Rasheem, featured a discussion on Black Trans lives as a site of resistance, with guest hosts Lee Levison Perine and John L. Lawrence. Lee, a DC government employee and founder of Makers Lab, emphasized creating joyful, inclusive spaces like the virtual Black Pride festival and Black in Space. John, a consultant focusing on dismantling oppression, highlighted the importance of community, meditation, and personal healing. Both discussed the challenges of navigating their identities, the need for spaces that center Black Trans lives, and the significance of celebrating their liberation and joy.