

Talking Trans History with Trans Scholars
Oct 19, 2023
Dr. Susan Stryker, a historian, joins Imara Jones to discuss trans activism, overlooked moments in trans history, and the lessons we can learn from survivors of oppression. Cultural theorist Dr. C. Riley Snorton explores the racialized history of transness, including the exploitation of enslaved people for gender research. They also discuss the impact of black trans individuals in creative fields and the intersection of race and gender.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Contributions, Initiatives, and Personal Journeys in Trans History
02:29 • 25min
The Significance of the Stonewall Riot and the Non-linear Nature of Progress
27:31 • 4min
Reflecting on Historical Examples and the Struggle for Justice
31:10 • 5min
Black on Both Sides: Writing Black Trans Studies
36:20 • 21min
The Influence of Music, Transness, and Blackness
57:27 • 2min
The Impact of Black Trans Individuals in Creative Industries
59:07 • 2min
Upcoming Project, Listener Review, and Event Excitement
01:01:22 • 3min