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Speaking of HappySpecial Episode of Speaking of Happy discussing the Lincoln City Council Meeting voteOn Monday, June 13, 2022, the Lincoln City Council voted to rescind protections for LGBTQ+ folks. In this episode, we dive a little deeper into what led up to this and why they chose to do what they did. There were some very powerful statements made during this meeting by city council members. We felt it was important to understand what was at play in making this difficult decision.
Joining me today are Mechelle Sky Walker, chair of the issues committee for the Nebraska Democratic Party, and Natalie Weiss, Lincoln resident, and LGBTQ+ activist and advocate. 2022-06-231h 42
Speaking of HappyHastings Pride Interview #4 with Dawn DarlingThis interview was conducted live at the Hastings Pride event which took place in Hastings, NE on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Dawn Darling, a mental health therapist in Kearney, NE, has been serving the LGBTQIA2S+ Community since 2014, She loves to run and work out, is an Astros fan, and likes to hang out in her yard with her cat who she named Astro. Dawn loves to come to Pride events and celebrate who we are. Dawn started a transgender support group called Chameleon’s providing a loving and affirming place for folks who are transgender, nonbinary, or gender di...2022-06-1632 minSpeaking of HappyHastings Pride Interview #3 with Danielle HilligesThis interview was conducted live at the Hastings Pride event which took place in Hastings, NE on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Danielle Hilliges works as Direct Support Staff, in the fall Danielle loves to walk with her daughter, summer they do outdoorsy stuff and, in the winter, they stay in and watch movies. Danielle shares about what her identities mean to her as well as the ways she has found her chosen family through Pride!
A great big THANK You goes out to Heartland Pride in Omaha for their amazing support of this project! For more information a...2022-06-1621 min
Speaking of HappyHastings Pride Interview #2 with Sophia FletcherThis interview was conducted live at the Hastings Pride event which took place in Hastings, NE on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Sophia Fletcher loves to play role-playing games in her free time and is a Game Master! Sophia shares about the difficulties she faces as a transgender woman living in a small town in Nebraska.
A great big THANK You goes out to Heartland Pride in Omaha for their amazing support of this project and thank you to Katera and Tyler for providing support at the event! For more information about what is happening in Omaha on...2022-06-1628 min
Speaking of HappyHasting Pride interview #1 with TJThis interview was conducted live at the Hastings Pride event which took place in Hastings, NE on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
TJ is a manager at the Hastings Walgreens, and loves to craft and make clothes! TJ shares about his Pride family and his coming out in high school and what it was like growing up in a small town and being LGBTQ+ along with his own gender journey.
A great big THANK You goes out to Heartland Pride in Omaha for their amazing support of this project and thank you to Katera and Tyler for providing su...2022-06-1629 min
Speaking of HappyWinnebago Super Pride Carnival Final Interview with the Winnebago Two Spirit Org - Emmy & CurtisThis interview with conducted at the Super Pride Carnival in Winnebago, NE on June 3, 2022. A wrap-up conversation with Emmy & Curtis after the event was over.
A great big THANK You goes out to Heartland Pride in Omaha for their amazing support of this project! For more information about what is happening in Omaha on July 15th and 16th check out Heartland Pride's website at https://heartlandpride.org/
To purchase tickets here.
If you are in or near Omaha you can purchase tickets at the CHI Health Arena box office and save on some o...2022-06-1121 min
Speaking of HappyWinnebago Super Pride Carnival Interview #6 with Angelina MagrelThis interview with conducted at the Super Pride Carnival in Winnebago, NE on June 3, 2022. Angelina Magrel, community food associate with the center for rural affairs, a mom, three adult men, a former roller derby badass, and now does tricks in the park with CIB formerly known as chicks in bowls. It was a community created for female-identified folks to go to skating parks together. And she has been in movies too!
A great big THANK You goes out to Heartland Pride in Omaha for their amazing support of this project! For more information about what is happening...2022-06-1123 min
Speaking of HappyWinnebago Super Pride Carnival Interview #6 with Semaj A'Loer!Semaj Alure - performing drag for more than 11 years and their drag birthday is on almost every drag queen's birthday, Halloween, her's is October 31, 2010. Semaj loves horror movies, cooking, despises cleaning, and honestly loves to do everything that drag has to offer. She is family-oriented and adores her friends. If you are in her circle she will go out of her way for you!
A great big THANK You goes out to Heartland Pride in Omaha for their amazing support of this project! For more information about what is happening in Omaha on July 15th and 16th...2022-06-1135 min
Speaking of HappyWinnebago Pride Carnival Interview #5 with Lazarus A'LoerLazarus A'Loer - Performs as a bio king, listen to the interview for more on that, by day he works at little priest tribal college as a cook. And by night he is Lazarus! One unique thing about Lazarus is he loves taking pictures and loves technology and would LOVE to have a studio of his own one day. He is also committed to having people be happy!
A great big THANK You goes out to Heartland Pride in Omaha for their amazing support of this project! For more information about what is happening in Omaha on...2022-06-1131 min
Speaking of HappyWinnebago Super Pride Carnival Interview #4 Alen WhitewingThe 4th interview from the Winnebago Pride Carnival was with Alen Whitewing a Two Spirit transgender man. Alen shares about what his experience has been in life and what pride means to him.
A great big THANK You goes out to Heartland Pride in Omaha for their amazing support of this project! For more information about what is happening in Omaha on July 15th and 16th check out Heartland Pride's website at https://heartlandpride.org/
To purchase tickets here.
If you are in or near Omaha you can purchase tickets at the CHI H...2022-06-1122 min
Speaking of HappyWinnebago Super Pride Carnival Interview #2 with Sasha RiversThis interview is with Sasha Rivers, Foster Family Recruiter with the Omaha Tribe Children & Family Services.
A great big THANK You goes out to Heartland Pride in Omaha for their amazing support of this project! For more information about what is happening in Omaha on July 15th and 16th check out Heartland Pride's website at https://heartlandpride.org/
To purchase tickets here.
If you are in or near Omaha you can purchase tickets at the CHI Health Arena box office and save on some of the fees being charged through Ticketmaster.
...2022-06-0832 minSpeaking of HappyWinnebago Super Pride Carnival Interview #3 with JewelJewel is the Lead conservation officer of Winnebago wildlife and parks. Jewel is Omaha and Ho-Chunk and is raising a now 9-year-old daughter a Zuya the malamute! She shares what Pride means to her along with some other fun tidbits!
A great big THANK You goes out to Heartland Pride in Omaha for their amazing support of this project! For more information about what is happening in Omaha on July 15th and 16th check out Heartland Pride's website at https://heartlandpride.org/
To purchase tickets here.
If you are in or near Omaha y...2022-06-0822 min
Speaking of HappyWinnebago Super Pride Carnival Interview #1 with Tyler Free-LaMereTyler was instrumental in overturning the vote to remove equal marriage within the Winnebago tribe when their tik tok on the issue went viral.
A great big THANK You goes out to Heartland Pride in Omaha for their amazing support of this project! For more information about what is happening in Omaha on July 15th and 16th check out Heartland Pride's website at https://heartlandpride.org/
To purchase tickets here.
If you are in or near Omaha you can purchase tickets at the CHI Health Arena box office and save on some of...2022-06-0328 minSpeaking of HappySpeaking of Happy - US Transgender Survey and Benson First FridaysJoining me is Alex del Rosario, Outreach Manager/National Organizer with the National Center for Transgender Equality, Alex works alongside trans advocates and activists from around the country to help ensure the success of a variety of projects, including the 2022 community-led US Transgender Survey. Prior to joining NCTE, they spent the last several years organizing various campaigns to elect candidates with progressive values, while working to transform these spaces to be more inclusive, accessible, and equitable. Previously, they served as Deputy Field Director and Outreach Coordinator for a Congressional campaign. Alex was born in the Philippines, grew up in...2022-06-011h 05Speaking of HappySpeaking of Happy with Winnebago Two Spirit - Video Version Learn all about the Super Pride Carnival!Our guests on tonights show are:
Curtis Alexander Jr. (He/She/Bitch) Curtis Alexander, Jr. is the President and Founder of the Winnebago Two-Spirit org. And Drag performer, Citrus Miss Supreme 2019.
Emmy Scott (HoChunk/Spokane/Arikara) is from the Winnebago Reservation in Nebraska and the Treasurer for Winnebago Two-Spirit. She is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Law with a certificate in Indigenous Law and Policy. She has a passion for teaching Native history, on Native appropriation, and for reclamation efforts, which include gender identities prior to colonization.
Please consider making...2022-05-191h 53Speaking of HappySpeaking of Happy speaks with the folks from Winnebago Two Spirit PrideOur guests on tonights show are:
Curtis Alexander Jr. (He/She/Bitch) Curtis Alexander, Jr. is the President and Founder of the Winnebago Two-Spirit org. And Drag performer, Citrus Miss Supreme 2019.
Emmy Scott (HoChunk/Spokane/Arikara) is from the Winnebago Reservation in Nebraska and the Treasurer for Winnebago Two-Spirit. She is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Law with a certificate in Indigenous Law and Policy. She has a passion for teaching Native history, on Native appropriation, and for reclamation efforts, which include gender identities prior to colonization.
Please consider making...2022-05-181h 55