Shows
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview with Sol SanchezInterview with Sol Sanchez by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2026-01-2152 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Rad PereiraInterview of Rad Pereira for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2026-01-161h 15
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview with Archie LewallenInterview with Archie Lewallen by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2026-01-081h 32
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NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Irina GroushevaiaInterview of Irina Groushevaia by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2025-05-141h 28NYC Trans Oral History ProjectTRANSA x NYC TOHPTRANSA x NYC TOHP: Mix of selected tracks and interviews for listening session on 2.18.25
2025-02-2715 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectTRANSA x NYC TOHPTRANSA x NYC TOHP: Mix of selected tracks and interviews for listening session on 2.18.25
featured songs from TRAИƧA, a concept album celebrating the gifts trans people give to the world, out now via Red Hot
My Name | Kara Jackson + Ahya Simone + Dave Longstreth
People Are Small / Rapture | a tribute to ANOHNI by L'Rain, featuring the voices of Mojo Disco, Francois, Imara Jones, and Ceyenne Doroshow c/o the NYC Trans Oral History Project
I. Midnight Moon Pool (Womb Of The Soul) | Mary Lattimore + Laraaji + Mizu + Jamal Shakeri
VII. Within Without (Liberation) | Green-House + Kelela performing a poem by Nsámbu Za...
2025-02-2615 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of MackInterview of Mack for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2025-01-151h 24
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Lina BradfordInterview of Lina Bradford for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2024-10-0958 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Gavilán Rayna RussomInterview of Gavilán Rayna Russom for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2024-08-161h 56
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Aristilde KirbyInterview of Aristilde Kirby for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2024-07-301h 18
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Honey PlutonInterview of Honey Pluton for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2024-07-301h 13
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Davey DavisInterview of Davey Davis by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2024-05-281h 12
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Eliot DuncanInterview of Eliot Duncan for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2024-04-011h 20
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Alexandra Burris And Emmy PritykinInterview of Alexandra Burris ad Emmy Pritykin for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2024-02-0745 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Callan MolinariInterview of Callan Molinari for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2024-02-012h 48
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Saoirse Sawyer EasonInterview of Saoirse Sawyer Eason for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2024-02-011h 03
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Julieta SalgadoInterview of Julieta Salgado for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2024-02-0120 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Dee HoltsclawInterview of Dee Holtsclaw for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2024-02-012h 49
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Cristy Road CarreraInterview of Cristy Road Carrera for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2024-02-011h 48
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Bernie WagonblastInterview of Bernie Wagonblast for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2023-12-161h 16
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Nathan LevittInterview of Nathan Levitt for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2023-12-062h 33NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Alejandra RodriguezInterview of Alejandra Rodriguez by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2023-10-101h 31
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of K. KerimianInterview of K. Kerimian for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2023-08-041h 45
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of SimoInterview of Simo for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2023-08-041h 15
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Siobhan MeowInterview of Siobhan Meow for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2023-08-031h 26
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Sean Ebony ColemanInterview of Sean Ebony Coleman for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2023-07-2743 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Eli ErlickInterview of Eli Erlick for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2023-07-131h 10
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Erica Dawn LyleInterview of Erica Dawn Lyle for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2023-03-221h 13
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Daphne BanksInterview of Daphne Banks for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2023-03-2159 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Ayelet Hashachar AdelmanInterview of Ayelet Hashachar Adelman for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2023-03-211h 15
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Qais KamranInterview of Qais Kamran for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2023-03-171h 13
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Yves Bess GoldenInterview of Yves Bess Golden for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2023-03-101h 27
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Ita SegevInterview of Ita Segev for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2023-03-051h 19
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Iman Le CaireInterview of Iman Le Caire for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2023-02-2259 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Sawyer DeVuystInterview of Sawyer DeVuyst for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2023-01-3057 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Ari BrostoffInterview of Ari Brostoff for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2023-01-031h 13
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Mikail KhanInterview of Mikail Khan for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2022-12-221h 09
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Gage SpexInterview of Gage Spex by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2022-12-131h 34
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Dr. T.J.Interview of Dr. T.J. by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2022-12-1256 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Mx EnigmaInterview of Mx. Enigma for the NYC Trans Oral History Project
2022-01-0557 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Aelita ParizekAelita Parizek was born in Kansas, and grew up in Hawai’i. At age 18, they moved to New York and went to college at Parsons, and later Rhode Island School of Designs. Aelita currently runs a “self made” business and shows their art pieces, inspired by Dr. Pimple Popper and tyrpophobia, in NYC. Aelita also works as a cam girl, and creates their own hardware jewelry along with making her large artworks.
2021-12-021h 00
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Sandy LoamInterview of Sandy Loam by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-12-024h 30
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Macy RodmanMacy Rodman was born in Juneau Alaska. During her early life she describes visits to the local sex shop where she learned about gay life, including NYC’s glam scene which featured images of modified and expansive versions of femininity including Amanda Lepore. She explored making music with her sister which grew into her own project with her move to NYC. She also helps produce the podcast, Nymphowars which was first imagined as a place to speak about dating as a trans woman which morphed into fully developed radio plays of absurdist comedy. Since living in Brooklyn for the last 11 ye...
2021-12-021h 04
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Macy RodmanMacy Rodman was born in Juneau Alaska. During her early life she describes visits to the local sex shop where she learned about gay life, including NYC’s glam scene which featured images of modified and expansive versions of femininity including Amanda Lepore. She explored making music with her sister which grew into her own project with her move to NYC. She also helps produce the podcast, Nymphowars which was first imagined as a place to speak about dating as a trans woman which morphed into fully developed radio plays of absurdist comedy. Since living in Brooklyn for the last 11 ye...
2021-12-021h 04
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Lix ZInterview of Lix Z by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-12-0248 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Image ObjectImage Object was raised in an inclusive and accepting environment. Object underwent many queer expressions, each expanding his identity politics and teaching him more about who Object is. The nightlife scene in NYC gave Object room to grow and play and push through the boundaries of gender. Object discusses NYC nightlife centers, parties and bars, including Merrie Cherry's, Sugarland, DAGnet, and Starr Bar.
2021-11-242h 10
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Image ObjectImage Object was raised in an inclusive and accepting environment. Object underwent many queer expressions, each expanding his identity politics and teaching him more about who Object is. The nightlife scene in NYC gave Object room to grow and play and push through the boundaries of gender. Object discusses NYC nightlife centers, parties and bars, including Merrie Cherry's, Sugarland, DAGnet, and Starr Bar.
2021-11-242h 10
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Ric TennenbaumRic explores the complexity of language in the trans community, and her experiences interviewing trans elders for the NYC Trans Oral History Project. Ric also reflects on drug use and how it is not necessarily a form of escapism, but a way to view things differently.
2021-10-241h 02
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Tanya Asapansa-Johnson WalkerTanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker is a co-founder of the New York Transgender Advocacy Group (NYTAG). Here, she shares her history of LGB and trans activism in New York City. Born on Staten Island, Miss Tanya describes her childhood confronting racism, homophobia, and transphobia along the east coast of the United States before joining the military and relocating to Germany. Upon her return, she moved to New York City, attending college on Staten Island, where she notably led a protest against Staten Island borough president, Guy Molinari, for which she was run off of campus. She also recounts the development of a...
2021-10-241h 20
NYC Trans Oral History Project01. Interview Of Dean SpadeDean Spade relates his journey and politicization first through the support of his mother in conservative Virginia, his first tastes of feminism and increasingly his work to provide support and resources through the Sylvia Rivera Law Project, advocating for transgender, intersex and gender non-conforming low income communites and people of color. Spade's story spans from Virginia and back and forth between New York and California. Working at a LGBTQ bookstore by day, promoting queer nightlife and involving himself in New York's community activism, Dean pursued law while developing a sharp sense of the limitations of institutional change. He shares both...
2021-09-1450 min
NYC Trans Oral History Project02. Interview Of Cecilia GentiliCecilia Gentili is the Director of Policy at Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC). In this wide-ranging interview, she reflects on the relationships and experiences that inform her story of struggle, resilience, and joy. Cecilia recounts her childhood and adolescence in Gálvez, Argentina, describing complex family dynamics and early experiences with gender nonconformity and transphobia. She also shares her memories of the military dictatorship, and the effects of this legacy of violence, trauma and fear on her own family and Argentine society. She chronicles later life in the city of Rosario, where she discovered a trans community as a student, s...
2021-09-142h 39
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Jay TooleJay Toole describes her experiences of queer homelessness in New York City. Born in the South Bronx, she became homeless as a child due to the circumstances of her family and identity as a stone butch. She describes her chosen queer family in Washington Square Park in the 1960-70s and their means of survival. She recalls stealing a NYC Taxi Cab and driving it to Texas, which led to her 18 month stay in a Texas jail. Later, she reflects on her experiences in the New York City shelter system which led her to form the organization Queers for Economic...
2021-09-144h 56
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Rene ImperatoBorn in NYC, Reneé Imperato, is a proud anti racist, pro union trans woman who has lived her life fighting for the rights of others. In this interview she shares her memories of growing up in New York including her childhood spent in Times Square, her friendship with Leslie Feinberg, and her memories of the legendary 220 club in New York City’s West Village. Throughout the interview Reneé weaves in the struggle for trans rights with the Black Lives Matter movement and union organizing. (Summary by Ted Kerr.)
2021-09-1456 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Phoenix DangerPhoenix Danger was active in the successful unionization campaign at Babeland, a NYC sex toy shop. In this interview, they recount their early life in suburban New York as the child of Filipino immigrants, facing social rejection in school and discovering an affirming online queer community. They relate their struggles in an abusive relationship during college, and their journey from estrangement to re-connection with their parents. Phoenix also chronicles the evolution of their non-binary trans identity, influenced by their relationships with various queer and trans communities as well as their own political engagement. They trace the steps of this political...
2021-09-141h 43
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Octavia KohnerOctavia Leona Kohner was active in the successful unionization campaign at Babeland, a NYC sex toy shop. Here, she recounts her upbringing in a working-class family in Staten Island, and describes social isolation, friendships, and sexual encounters during adolescence. She relates her experience coming out as a trans woman while attending Hunter College, and her struggle with depression. She also discusses her own political journey, participating in advocacy and activism during high school and college, listening and learning at Occupy Wall Street, and her affiliation with anarchism. She shares stories of organizing at Babeland, recounting workplace grievances, anti-union efforts by...
2021-09-141h 38
NYC Trans Oral History Project023. Interview Of Fainan LahkaFainan Lakha is a student at Columbia majoring in Comparative Literature and Society. She grew up in a Shia Imami Ismaili Muslim community in Seattle and became involved in the Oneness University associated with Tony Robbins before coming to New York and discovering philosophical materialism and Marxism. She is heavily active in current social movements and, in this interview, describes her vision of a trans politics that reaches beyond visibility. (summary by Boyda Johnstone.)
2021-09-141h 49
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Spreeerformer, and activist Spree shares her experiences as a Radical Faerie; a member of ACT UP, The Emma Goldman Gypsy Players and The Eggplant Players; and a resident of numerous places around the world including IDA (Idyll Dandy Arts) and her current home of Sassafras. She recounts various AIDS actions she took part of in NYC with her friend activist Ortez Alderman; and touring Europe and the US with fellow performer and friend Maxine. The interview begins with her recalling her family, including her gay brother and unaccepting parents, and living in Georgia. (Summary by Theodore (ted) Kerr.)
2021-09-142h 12
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Max Zev ReynoldsMax Zev Reynolds is Jewish leader and participant in New York queer life. Beginning with their membership in United Methodist Church in Spokane, Washington, Reynolds has explored their faith and gender identity simultaneously. Queer two-step dancing at Appel Ranch and Karen's Queer Country Events; Sylvia Rivera Law Project; and queer bars including Wild Rose, The Gutter, and Twin Peaks have also facilitated their exploration of gender identity. Reynolds advocates for the integration of class issues into the NYC trans community. (Summary by Murielle O'Brien.)
2021-09-141h 55
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Yana CalouYana Calou spent much of their youth traveling around the world and eventually found a community in Utah, where they began advocating for LGBTQ rights. Later, Calou moved to NYC, where they worked on campaigns for the labor rights of retail workers, where many queer and trans people are employed. They talk much about hormones, gender reconstructive surgery, and the health insurance disparities. Calou discusses their work with Retail Action Project, and the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union. (Summary by Courtney Arban.)
2021-09-141h 38
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Kai PeltonKai Pelton is a co-facilitator of the Trans-Generational Theatre Project, a community initiative in NYC for trans-folk. Here, the 21 y.o. New York City native describes their journey as a trans person of color from the perspective of a lifelong fine and performing artist who emphasizes natural expression. This interview takes you through Kai’s coming-of-age transformation from an "awkward caterpillar" who is unsure of who they were to a "beautiful butterfly" who realizes their authentic self through emotional and energetic expression and gender fluidity. (Summary by Sydnee Novack.)
2021-09-141h 16
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Ky PlattKy Platt is a mixed-race, transgender comedian and author. Originally from Hamilton, Ohio, Ky has been active in the NYC LGBTQ+ community since the 1990s. In this interview, Ky recounts his experiences of being raised in Southwestern Ohio as a mixed-race person who had identified as being queer since childhood, being a part of the LGBTQ+ community in the 1990s, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, his popular and acclaimed blog in the mid-2000s called “AskThisBlackWoman,” and being an active co-parent in a queer family. (Summary by Sydnee Novack.)
2021-09-1452 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Luce LincolnInterview of Luce Lincoln by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-141h 56
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Carla RoldosCarla Roldos was born in Puerto Rico and grew up in New York City. After being placed into a psych ward as a young child, she became the first nurse and transwoman to work at Callen Lorde. She shares the ways in which NYC has changed as transwomen have lost many of the spaces they used to frequent—GG Barnum Room, Sally's, Gilded Grape—meanwhile young trans people have increased access to resources, the importance of trans visibility, recovery from substance abuse, hormones and healthcare, and the people and organizations—like her mentor Jackie and Compass House—that have supported her. (Su...
2021-09-141h 05
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Sebastian Castro NiculescuInterview of Sebastian Castro Niculescu by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-1459 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Saje LieseSaje Liese was born on Long Island and moved to NYC after 10 years of living in the country. She is a “true blue New Yorker” and tech engineer. In this interview, Saje discusses Dungeons & Dragons, the many “worlds" of New York City (burners, gamers, queer people, etc.), dating, coming out, healthcare, and the workplace. (Summary by Evie Zavidow.)
2021-09-1451 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Torrey PetersTorrey Peters is an NYC-based writer from Chicago. In this interview, she discusses the many communities she has been apart of—online, in person, and around the world—, art and literature, and dating and relationships. She tells us about her upbringing, boarding school, biking, and writing for a trans audience. She is the author of Infect Your Friends and Loved Ones, The Masker, Glamour Boutique, and Detransition, Baby. (Summary by Evie Zavidow.)
2021-09-142h 39
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of ZephyrZephyr D Merkur Herrera describes their early years in the greater NYC area, Argentina and California. Zephyr recounts their involvement in the Brooklyn queer punk scene and working with Taking Back Queens, and dives into tattoos, injuries, chosen family and the foibles of being polyamorous while queer. (Summary by Robert Schofield.)
2021-09-1448 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of FrancoisInterview of Francois by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-141h 30
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Eli BodianInterview of Eli Bodian by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-141h 11
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Carolyn ConnollyCarolyn Connolly begins with her difficult childhood in a blue-collar Irish-Italian family in Flatlands, Brooklyn, her entry into metal scenes of NYC, and her radicalization into the Love and Rage Anarchist Federation. Later Carolyn is hired as the first trans woman employee at Babeland, a NYC feminist sex toy show featured in other interviews about their later unionization, and becomes active in a national scene of radical trans writers. Carolyn also considers her sobriety, and leaving NYC through moving to New Paltz in the Hudson Valley of New York State.
2021-09-142h 48
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Kamryn WolfKamryn Wolf was one of the union members and supporters who helped win a union contract at Babeland, a NYC sex toy store. In this interview, Kamryn discusses their suburban growing up and alienation at an elite prep school, their time at college, followed by moving to New York. They spent two years working for Third Root Health Center, a trans and queer inclusive holistic healing collective in Brooklyn, followed with their work at Babeland. In discussing their organizing at Babeland, they reflect on the role of queer and trans identity in workplace solidarity. Following Babeland, Kamryn entered a Masters...
2021-09-142h 14
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Sophie CadleSophie Cadle was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Washington Heights. In this interview, she talks about growing up "fast" in New York City, where she explored the underground LGBT community and left home at a young age. Sophie shares her experiences with homelessness, the criminal justice system/Rikers, mental health, and suicidal ideation. As she has gotten older, Sophie has developed a practice of self care and is now an advocate for LGBT youth experiencing homelessness. She is involved with Point Source Youth and the NYC Continuum of Care Youth Action Board. (Summary by Evie Zavidow.)
2021-09-141h 56
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Akasha BarkerInterview of Akasha Barker by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-142h 51
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Akasha BarkerAelita Parizek was born in Kansas, and grew up in Hawai’i. At age 18, they moved to New York and went to college at Parsons, and later Rhode Island School of Designs. Aelita currently runs a “self made” business and shows their art pieces, inspired by Dr. Pimple Popper and tyrpophobia, in NYC. Aelita also works as a cam girl, and creates their own hardware jewelry along with making her large artworks.
2021-09-142h 51
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of LorenzoInterview of Lorenzo by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-1457 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Jarrett KeyInterview of Jarrett Key by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-141h 17
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Chanel LopezInterview of Chanel Lopez by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-141h 19
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Iele PaloumpisInterview of Iele Paloumpis by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-141h 58
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Imani HenryInterview of Imani Henry by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-141h 35
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Juliana MoraesInterview of Juliana Moraes by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-141h 23
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Mx EnigmaInterview of Mx Enigma by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-1457 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Raffi MarmabaInterview of Raffi Marmaba by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-1459 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Sandra MesicsInterview of Sandra Mesics by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-142h 02
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Kei WilliamsInterview of Kei Williams by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-141h 29
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview Of Jules GleesonInterview Of Jules Gleeson by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-141h 42
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview Of Tei OkamotoInterview Of Tei Okamoto by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-141h 37
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Geleni FontaineGeleni Fontaine is an acupuncturist, RN and healer based on Brooklyn. In this interview, they share on their growing up in a working class Cuban family in Park Slope, Brooklyn, prior to the neighborhood's gentrification. Geleni politicized as a feminist through Brooklyn Women's Martial Arts, which later became the Center for Anti-violence Education. Through organizing there, Geleni became involved in the early NYC trans group the Metropolitan Gender Network, where they were inspired by Les Feinberg, Sylvia Rivera and Imani Henry. The interview emphasizes the spiritual dimension of their upbringing, healing work, and trans community.
2021-09-1457 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Armani (ArmaniDae)Interview of Armani (ArmaniDae) by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-141h 17
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Farah NFarah N discusses living at the intersection of being non-binary, Ismaili Muslim and an atheist. They are the co-founder of LIES, a materialist feminist journal exploring theories and experiences of class, race and gender. Farah opens up about homophobia and transphobia experienced while working as a labor union researcher, as well as their love for living in NYC. They conclude their interview by saying, “NYC is a really queer city, whether people like it or not...We are staking our ground, we live here and we’re going to walk on the street and be gay. It gives me hope in t...
2021-09-1449 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Farah KhimjiFarah Khimji discusses living at the intersection of being non-binary, Ismaili Muslim and an atheist. They are the co-founder of LIES, a materialist feminist journal exploring theories and experiences of class, race and gender. Farah opens up about homophobia and transphobia experienced while working as a labor union researcher, as well as their love for living in NYC. They conclude their interview by saying, “NYC is a really queer city, whether people like it or not...We are staking our ground, we live here and we’re going to walk on the street and be gay. It gives me hope...
2021-09-1449 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Gogo GrahamInterview of Gogo Graham by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-141h 59
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Rye YoungInterview of Rye Young by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-141h 38
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of VioletViolet shares her experience of being a musician and DJ in New York’s rave scene while navigating the political landscape of gentrification. Having grown up nomadically with immigrant parents, she feels connected to NYC’s trans and queer community and specific sub cultures that explore identities beyond gender through play, non-human kinship, and body modification. Violet elaborates on her political ideas ranging from accelerationism, to campaign finanacing to civil rights for A.I. (Summary by Aviva Silverman.)
2021-09-141h 03
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Andrea ABi-KaramInterview of Andrea ABi-Karam by NYC Trans Oral History Project
2021-09-141h 10
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Cayden BetzigCayden discusses his work as an untenured and trans educator. He reflects on his involvement in the NYC’s teacher’s union the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) and the UFT’s social justice caucus, the Movement of Rank and File Educators (MORE). While a student at NYU, Cayden engaged multiple activist campaigns including advocating for higher minimum wage for campus workers and for the prioritization of financial aid. He also discusses the role his Hindu upbringing has played throughout his life.
2021-09-141h 03
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Mojo DiscoMojo Disco is a multi-talented personality, youth educator, art teacher, fitness instructor, curator, designer, poet, model and artist from NYC. She is the creator of the popular underground event Paint And Poetry that created space for six years as a prominent place for all folks of all experiences to come together and share their brilliance in NYC. Her focus in life is to showcase the brilliance of all black folks through the arts to push for more love and equality. In this interview Mojo discusses being born and raised here in NYC navigating her identity as a black child...
2021-09-1457 min
NYC Trans Oral History ProjectInterview of Mojo DiscoMojo Disco is a multi-talented personality, youth educator, art teacher, fitness instructor, curator, designer, poet, model and artist from NYC. She is the creator of the popular underground event Paint And Poetry that created space for six years as a prominent place for all folks of all experiences to come together and share their brilliance in NYC. Her focus in life is to showcase the brilliance of all black folks through the arts to push for more love and equality. In this interview Mojo discusses being born and raised here in NYC navigating her identity as a black child being...
2021-09-1457 min
Rendering Unconscious Podcast: Psychoanalysis & CultureRU73: NYC Trans Oral History Project with Michelle O'Brien & Nico FuentesThis episode of Rendering Unconscious podcast welcomes Michelle O'Brien and Nico Fuentes of the NYC Trans Oral History Project, a community archive devoted to the collection, preservation and sharing of trans histories, organized in collaboration with the New York Public Library. The NYC TOHP works to confront the erasure of trans lives and to record diverse histories of gender as intersecting with race and racism, poverty, dis/ability, aging, housing migration, sexism, and the AIDS crisis. http://oralhistory.nypl.org/neighborhoods/trans-history
https://www.nyctransoralhistory.org
Michelle Esther O’Brien is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Sociology at Ne...
2020-04-241h 06