What does it mean to write yourself into the world when the world tries to write you out of it? First, Imara honors the late Andrea Gibson with a special trans joy segment. Then in an intimate conversation, Imara sits down with poet and multidisciplinary artist Golden to explore the power of trans poetry as a vehicle for kinship building and identity formation. Together, they dig into how Golden’s work weaves together themes of family, legacy, and justice through both words and photography. Golden also reflects on poetry as a practice of mapping the past and future and what role it can play in understanding anti-trans and anti-Black violence.

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TransLash Podcast is produced by TransLash Media.

The Translash team includes Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway, Hillary Esquina, and Morgan Astbury.

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At a time when trans stories are under attack and disinformation is spreading fast, the role of trans journalists has never been more vital. In this episode, Imara speaks with Tre’vell Anderson about their new role as co-executive director of the Trans Journalists Association (TJA). Tre’vell reflects on the idea of “activist journalism,” the ways mainstream outlets are failing to accurately report on trans issues, and why hiring gender expansive journalists is so important at this moment. They also share their vision for the future and how TJA is building power and support for reporters across the industry.

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Kaylee Lindenmuth: Facebook (KayleeLindenmuth)

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TransLash Podcast is produced by TransLash Media.

The Translash team includes Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway, Hillary Esquina, and Morgan Astbury.

Lucy Little did the sound editing and engineering for this episode.

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Despite political attacks and threats to our safety, trans people are still living full, complex and beautiful lives in the United States.

In this special episode, Imara introduces TransLash Wire, our new written platform dedicated to original journalism centering trans perspectives from corners of the country that are often overlooked. To celebrate the launch of this new initiative, Imara has a meaningful conversation with Morgan Peterson, a youth support worker in Sioux Falls, who shares how trans kids are surviving and thriving in South Dakota. Then, our host sits down with Wilson and Miss B Haven for a colorful and moving conversation about what life is like for this T4T couple in Durham, North Carolina.

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Lewis Raven Wallace: Instagram (@lewispants) Bluesky (‪@lewispants.bsky.social‬)

South Dakota Transformation Project: Instagram (@sdtransformproj)

TransLash Podcast is produced by TransLash Media.

Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway.

Lucy Little did the sound editing and engineering for this episode.

Morgan Astbury is our Social Media Coordinator.

Hillary Esquina is our Director of Digital Media and Social.

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