The Rising Impact of Anti-Trans Resolutions in Progressive Areas, with Jaymes Black, CEO of Family Equality
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Jaimie gets emotional welcoming Jaymes Black, CEO of Family Equality to the show. They highlight initiatives for supporting LGBTQIA families throughout the country. They also discuss the unsettling rise of anti-trans resolutions within New York’s District 2 CEC board where Jaimie’s kids attend school, and the resulting mobilization and activism. With personal anecdotes and actionable insights, this episode underscores the ongoing fight for equality and the challenges faced even in progressive areas. Join them for a compelling look into advocacy, community, and resilience.Listen to the full episode and stay tuned for more enlightening stories from "The Queer Family Podcast.🏳️🌈Thanks to California Cryobank (code LOVEISLOVE), and our Patreon supporters.🏳️🌈Interested in advertising? Check out our packages here.🏳️🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️🌈 Authenticity and Identity: Jaymes Black discusses the personal journey to embracing their true name and identity, highlighting the importance of living authentically.Family Equality’s Mission: The pivotal work being done by Family Equality to protect and support LGBTQIA families, including progressive policies and strategic legal battles.Challenges in Progressive Areas: The creeping influence of anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric even in traditionally liberal areas, exemplified by recent events in New York City schools.Community Mobilization: The necessity for LGBTQIA families and allies to become actively involved in local governance and school boards to counteract regressive measures.Importance of Representation: How visibility and representation in all spheres of life can combat misinformation and build stronger, more inclusive communities.🏳️🌈About The Guest(s)🏳️🌈 Jaymes Black uses any and all pronouns, and is the president and CEO of Family Equality, the leading national organization for LGBTQIA families. Over the past three years, Jaymes has been at the forefront of advocating for LGBTQIA family rights and inclusion. They are also a devoted parent, wife, and advocate for inclusive family policies and practices. Jaymes has a rich professional history in both corporate and nonprofit sectors, and is committed to uplifting and supporting LGBTQIA families nationwide.🏳️🌈Resources mentioned in the episode: Sponsor: Visit https://www.cryobank.com/ and use promo code LOVEISLOVE for a free level 2 subscription to their donor catalog, or you can apply it to a level 3 subscription for a discount.Family Equality: familyequality.orgProject 2025: project2025.orgMerch: PEP!: Jaimie’s daughter’s Pride Merchandise shop. All proceeds will go to The Trevor Project: https://www.bonfire.com/store/pep-1/🏳️🌈If you like the episode, make sure to leave us a review and support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for as low as $2/month!🏳️🌈We want to hear from you! Call us: 646-470-1840 thequeerfamilypodcast.com [email protected] IG/Twitter/FB/TikTok/YouTube: @thequeerfamilypodcast🏳️🌈Watch Video Episodes right now on YouTube and on Spotify🏳️🌈Order the #ITOCT book based on this podcast on Amazon, IndieBound, Audible.🏳️🌈Edited by Jerson Barajas. Theme song: Tiffany Topol\ Logo art: Daneen Stevenato.🏳️🌈Buy our merch here.🏳️🌈For a full transcript of this episode and more info about the host visit our websiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
