In today's episode our hosts met to recap what we've done this season and discuss the future of South Dakota Uncloseted. Consider this the season finale and take a listen to what may be in store for future seasons!

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This week we had the pleasure to meet with Todd Anderson (bisexual, he/him, 25 years old) of Box Elder, SD. Todd shares on the unique experiences and challenges associated with growing up as a bisexual individual. He helps us clarify and dispel stigmas and stereotypes surrounding the bisexual community. Todd is a wealth of knowledge and helped us define some different terms/labels utilized within the queer community. 

VoQUEERbulary Words:
-Beard
-CompHet
-Unicorn
-Omnisexual

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This week we met with Kameron Nelson (he/him), born and raised in Rapid City, SD but currently residing in Sioux Falls, SD. Kameron shares his coming out story, and how his life experiences have shaped his current worldview. Kameron also shares on finding his “safe spaces” in school and extracurricular activities, and the road that led him to his current campaign for SD Legislature in District 10. Kameron tells of the importance of local government and his stance of “if you don’t like something, help to change it.” 

To volunteer or contribute to Kam's campaign for the South Dakota House, visit his website at https://www.kameronnelson.com/ or his Instagram page at @kamnelsonsd.

VoQUEERbulary:
*discreet

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On this week's episode we meet with Quincy Stevens (27 years old) from Sioux Falls who identifies as a trans man.  His story starts with him initially coming out as a lesbian before setting out to start his collegiate athletic career; and it concludes with him beginning his transition at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quincy opens up to us about the interesting differences between presenting as each gender, as well as how he feels about finally living as his most authentic self. 

VoQUEERbulary
*MTF
*FTM

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This week we met virtually with our guest Jenny English (asexual, she/her, 41 years old) of Salem, SD. Jenny shares on her understanding of sexuality, intimacy, and the unique experiences of identifying as an asexual person. Jenny also tells us of her relocating from a larger city to Sale, SD (population 1,183). She discusses the ways she has adapted and fostered an online community to feel see, heard, and connect with her community from a distance. 

VoQUEERbulary words:
*Asexual
*Demisexual

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Meagan and Ana traveled to the state capital this weekend to celebrate Pierre Area Pride! Check out the mini interviews we were able to conduct! 

Check out these resources mentioned in the interviews:
-Pierre Area Center for Equality:  https://www.facebook.com/pierreequality/
-Lost & Found:  https://resilienttoday.org/
-988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 for 24 hour suicide and mental health crisis support

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In today's episode we interview Toni Diamond of Rapid City, (she/her, lesbian/trans woman, 53y/o). Toni is an ex-Marine, the vice president  for the Black Hills Center for Equality, the first transgendered person to run for the SD  state legislature, and one of Advocate Magazine's 2021 Champions of Pride. She talks about the upcoming Black Hills Pride Festival from July 8-10 in Rapid City.  Toni also discusses how she persevered through out the many challenges in her life to finally come out at 50 years old and start living as who she was truly meant to be.

Please note that today's episode mentions sexual assault and child abuse. If you wish to skip these parts, they are discussed from 10:20-11:23 and 21:35-21:50.

To check out more about the Black Hills Center for Equality and their upcoming Black Hills Pride, please visit www.bhcfe.org.

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Today we sit down with Tess Amen (29 y/o, lesbian, she/her). She is a recent transplant to South Dakota from Seattle, WA. She discusses finding her place under the queer umbrella and second guessing whether she was worthy of identifying as queer. Follow Tess on Instagram at @tessamen. And watch her and her partner, Marlo, as they remodel their trailer by following them on Instagram at @littletrailerontheprairie.

VoQUEERbulary
*Queer
*Fruit Fly

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