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You Made Me QueerEpisode 38: leZlie lee kam Makes Me Queer!Storyteller, actor and activist leZlie lee kam talks pocket revolutions, ballpoint pen rebellions and tuckin' in Mary.2022-04-211h 08
You Made Me Queer Presents: QueerialEpisode 38: leZlie lee kam Makes Me QueerStoryteller, actor and activist leZlie lee kam talks pocket revolutions, ballpoint pen rebellions and tuckin' in Mary.
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The Youth / Elders PodcastI'm Still HereZaddies? Elders? Hot mamas? A roundtable of five queers discuss desire, race, (in)visibility, and access as they age. Co-hosts leZlie lee kam and Rhoma Spencer are joined by Debbie Douglas, Canute Lawrence and Carol Thames for a lively discussion about navigating ageism in queer spaces and beyond.Show notes:https://buddiesinbadtimes.com/podcast/S02E072021-08-0334 minThe Youth / Elders PodcastI Am What I AmWe're back just in time for Pride: a whole new season of The Youth/Elders Podcast, hosted and curated by Naomi Bain, Bear Bergman, leZlie lee kam, Ty Sloane, and Rhoma Spencer. Our first episode features leZlie, Naomi, and Rhoma in conversation with ballroom artist and educator Tamar Miyake-Mugler about "lost years" — times when they haven't been able to live out and freely — and how they're learning to embrace themselves through community and connection. Show note...2021-06-1547 min
Possibilities PodcastPandemic Minisode 3 - Possibilities of Community w/ LeZlie Maria Lee KamOur newest minisode features leZlie (@lezlie_trinicarib)! We were excited to touch base with leZlie a year after we recorded The Possibilities of Eldership. In this minisode she talks about caring connections, finding purpose and how to thrive.
Link to Episode and Transcript at linktr.ee/possibilitiespodcast
Listen to this episode anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Music by: LAL & Pantayo
Art by: Umang
ID: White block text on pink background reads "POSSIBILITIES OF COMMUNITY W/LEZLIE MARIA LEE KAM”. Below, there’s a circular photo of leZlie’s face. A Trin...2021-04-0829 min
Queer DevotionsBonus Episode: 'Fighting the Good Fight 45 Years Later' with LeZlie Lee KamToday in our first unofficial episode of the series, LeZlie Lee Kam, community organizer and founder of Out of the Closet Lecture Series, joined to speak about why this project matters, how queer seniors' experiences are marginalized within 2SLGBTQ+ conversations and the invisibilized impacts of COVID-19 on the community. Want to learn more about LeZlie's series? YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnwtKtQRA5ttO87By1w6ikg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OUToftheClosetLectureSeries. Thank you again and thank you to our wonderful team: Angela Stanley, Stephanie Jonsson and Hannah Maitland. Join us...2021-03-2513 min
Queer DevotionsPillar Episode: Catholics in Recovery with Elders leZlie lee kam and Lila PineThis is a very special episode that we are rereleasing this week! In the fall, Brigitte spoke with facilitator and storyteller, leZlie lee kam, and academic and artist, Lila Pine, two elders and dear friends who came to know each other through a performance in the Youth Elders Project at Buddies in Bad Times in Toronto. Describing their shared experiences of being schooled in Catholic institutions and the violent colonialism enacted upon both of their communities, leZlie and Lila reflect on their dual processes of reclaiming spirituality and rejecting the shame of institutionalized Catholicism. In...2021-03-0255 minQueer DevotionsPutting Queer Seniors to the Front and Fighting Ford's Sanction of Religious-Based Homophobia with MPP Jill AndrewToday, on the podcast we have the great honour of hearing from Dr. Jill Andrew, the MPP from Toronto-St Paul’s, and in this episode she describes her fight against the profit model in long term care homes, the issues facing queer seniors, and opposing the homophobia and transphobia that so housed within the Ford government. We spoke about quite a few resources and organizations in the interview: First, we spoke about the Ontario Senior Pride Network's submission to the long-term care commission. Read more about it here: http://cloud2.snappages.com/dc2e80b9...2021-02-0926 minQueer DevotionsSeniors Day Land Acknowledgement with leZlie lee kamOn our Seniors Day land acknowledgement, leZlie lee kam speaks to the land that is now to referred to as Toronto and Ontario. "I am a world majority, brown, trini, Carib, Indo, Chinese, callaloo, differently-abled, queer DYKE elder/senior...67 years young..I live my life from an anti-oppression, anti-racism, anti-colonial, intersectional andinter-generational perspective..I advocate for 2 Spirit, Indigenous, black and brown queer and transgender people AND Queer Seniors..I enjoy doubles, dancing, dim sum, a cold beverage and a hot “lime “ anytime..My EXISTENCE is my RESISTANCE!" 2020-11-2600 minQueer DevotionsCatholics in Recovery with leZlie lee kam and Lila PineIn this episode, Brigitte speaks with facilitator and storyteller, leZlie lee kam, and academic and artist, Lila Pine, two elders and dear friends who came to know each other through a performance in the Youth Elders Project at Buddies in Bad Times in Toronto. Describing their shared experiences of being schooled in Catholic institutions and the violent colonialism enacted upon both of their communities, leZlie and Lila reflect on their dual processes of reclaiming spirituality and rejecting the shame of institutionalized Catholicism. In leZlie's words: "I am a world majority, brown, trini, Carib, Indo...2020-11-2600 minQueer DevotionsBecoming An Elder to the Trans Community: An Interview with Activist Susan GapkaToday, I get to speak with the legendary Susan Gapka, who has fought long and hard for trans rights in Canada. With her characteristic wit and humour, Susan discusses her upbringing, early refusal of organized religion and the status quo, and her process of coming out and coming to trans politics in Toronto. Susan will join us for launch week on Thursday, November 26th to discuss spirituality and aging at 11 am on a panel with elders Lila Pine and leZlie Lee Kam and moderated by the great Ty Sloane. Haven't yet registered yet? Go to this...2020-11-2000 min
Disability After DarkQ & C Part 21 Lezlie Lee Kam: Being a Differently Abled Senior During A PandemicIn this episode of Quarantine & Chill, I invite my friend and differently abled queer senior, Lezlie Lee Kam back on to explain her experiences as a queer senior person during Covid19, and how her differently-abled identity plays a role in all that. We have a frank conversation about isolation, constipation, loneliness, etc. She shares what scares her the most about Covid19 as a queer differently abled senior and a whole lot more.
You can follow Lezlie on via e-mail at trinicariblmlk@rogers.com
If you want to be a part of a Quarantine and Chill...2020-08-281h 15
Possibilities PodcastPossibilities of Eldership w/ leZlie maria lee kamThis episode features leZlie maria lee kam, a strong connector and relationship builder in our communities. We talk about supporting queer elders, how disability and age affect desireability, navigating sobriety in queer communitites and advocating for youself and others. leZlie is a true storyteller and among other gems, recounts a hilarious story about a mango!
Link to Episode, Patreon and Transcript: linktr.ee/possibilitiespodcast
Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor.fm and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Music by: LAL & Pantayo
Art by: Umang Antariksh Sagar
2020-07-161h 48
Disability After DarkEpisode 169 - "I'm Differently Abled" - Lezlie Lee KamOn this episode, I sit down with community activist and queer senior Lezlie Lee Kam. She shares with us why she refers to herself as "differently abled" and why that is important to her. She also shares her experience becoming disabled and re-learning what access really means. Lastly, she tells us what it has been like for her trying to navigate the LGBTQ+ community as a queer senior and so much more. Enjoy!Lezlie is part of the Youth Elder Project through Buddies and Bad Times Theatre in Toronto and you can find out all about that...2019-12-1254 min
Radio Aluna Theatre19 (English): MERENDIANDO with Lezlie Lee KamThis week Monica and Camila sat down with activist and queer elder, Lezlie Lee Kam. We talked about her journey from Trinidad, where she was born, to Toronto, getting involved with queer activism in the city, and combining activism and art in her latest projects.
This episode contains the eternal beauty of Lezlie! Also stories that mention rape, homophobia, violence, racism, activism, refugees, and resilience.
Special thanks to Jumbo Empanadas in Kensington Market for the amazing, giant empanadas!
Show Notes:
Parang music
Some history
A Parang music playlist
Lezlie went to York Univ...2019-11-2740 min