Talking Transparency

Episode 17 - Talking Transparently about VB City Council

This week we discuss Virginia Beach City Council and More!---
If you would like to support the Calos Coalition and help us spread trans joy in the 757, please consider donating or becoming a member at www.caloscoalition.com/donate.  Help us fulfill Trans Wishes and continue to bring family focused fun to gender diverse families.
Events
May 2nd Trans Family Dinner Hosted by MASS and Mel Howard from TTMOC,  in Norfolk, VA
May 19 Trans Family Dinner
May 23 T Shirt Making Workshop 
May 25 Calos DnD Club
June 17th is the start of Ghent Pride in Norfolk, VA! Calos will be a beneficiary, and will be tabling at the event, along with a bunch of local organizations. Everyone will be there, so make sure you’re there too!
Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events
As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

Episode 16 - Talking Transparency w/ Zion Ova-Dupree

We have a rising star in the studio this week: Zion Ova-Dupree -  the winner of Mr. Trans Virginia 2024, and the state representative of Virginia in the Mr. and Ms. Trans USA National Pageant! He is a Monarch, a Thriving Transman of Color, and a young man trying to forge his own path and master his own destiny. We talk with him about his life, family, familial acceptance, his aspirations, and the resilience needed to keep swimming, even if the current is against you.
Catch him on stage at Norfolk Pride, Portsmouth Pride, and around the Hampton Roads performance scene. For more information, and to keep up with his work, check out his social media https://www.facebook.com/GCK17 and keep up on the local drag shows at venues like 37th and Zen 
The National Mr. and Ms. Trans USA Pageant is November 7th-10th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For more information, check out their Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MrAndMissTransUSA/
If you’ll be in Norfolk on June 17th, we’ll be tabling at and participating in the annual Ghent Pride celebration! For more info and to get tickets, visit https://www.ghentpride.com/
If you would like to support the Calos Coalition and help us spread trans joy in the 757, please consider donating or becoming a member at www.caloscoalition.com/donate.  Help us fulfill Trans Wishes and continue to bring family focused fun to gender diverse families.
Events
April 25th Know Your Rights Workshop @ 757CRC
April 27th Calos DnD Club @ 757CRC
May 2nd Trans Family Dinner Hosted by MASS and Mel Howard from TTMOC,  in Norfolk, VA
May 19 Trans Family Dinner
May 23 T Shirt Making Workshop 
May 25 Calos DnD Club
June 17th is the start of Ghent Pride in Norfolk, VA! Calos will be a beneficiary, and will be tabling at the event, along with a bunch of local organizations. Everyone will be there, so make sure you’re there too!
Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events
As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

Episode 15 - Talking Transparently w/ Jeremy Rodden

Join us as we chat with Jeremy Rodden, a dedicated activist and community organizer. Jeremy, a former candidate for VA House District 90 and the Chesapeake School Board, co-founded Pride in the Peake, Chesapeake’s annual Pride event. In our conversation, we delve into local politics in Hampton Roads, exploring some of the recent history and nuances of the fight for common sense in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake public schools. Additionally, we dish on the personalities and preferences shaping local government and the school board's adoption of model policies. We also touch on what it’s like parenting despite the challenges that our local governments can sometimes insist on creating. It's a jam packed and very informational episode, and a must listen for anyone who is ready to get involved!
 
Check out Pride in the Peake, and https://www.facebook.com/prideinthepeake and check out the other city events at https://www.facebook.com/HRPride. 
Jeremy is also a volunteer coordinator for the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia. Check out some of the great work they do and find out how you can volunteer!
If you’ll be in Norfolk on June 17th, we’ll be tabling at and participating in the annual Ghent Pride celebration! For more info and to get tickets, visit https://www.ghentpride.com/
If you would like to support the Calos Coalition and help us spread trans joy in the 757, please consider donating or becoming a member at www.caloscoalition.com/donate.  Help us fulfill Trans Wishes and continue to bring family focused fun to gender diverse families.
 
Events
April 25th Know Your Rights Workshop
April 27th Calos DnD Club
May 2nd Trans Family Dinner Hosted by MASS and Mel Howard from TTMOC,  in Norfolk, VA
May 19th Trans Family Dinner 
May 23rd Workshop
May 25th D&D
June 1st Portsmouth Pride
June 9th Pride in the Peake
June 17th Ghent Pride
June 21st - 23rd Hampton Roads Pride
Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events
As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

Episode 14 - Talking Transparency w/ Gabe Harrell

Today we're talking transparently with Gabe Harrell, a local comedian and improv comedy actor and frequent participant in the 48-hour film festival. Today, we're diving into his story, his recent travels, and his burgeoning career in filmography. We talk about comedy, thriving, and the individual process of reconciling identity. 
Plugs
Check out his film team profits oF DOOM. You can watch their winning film "Fear of Discovery" at https://youtu.be/pel6RXzOBUw?si=fpuaclVKv0MSQlzb  
 
Salem Sirene has assistant directed and associate produced with profits oF DOOM. Her and Isabel Astrum run "Nocte Covina Burlesque". Their next burlesque show is Saturday May 11th, Doors at 830pm, Showtime 9pm at the Venue on 35th in Norfolk.Check out Anna Sosa from profits oF DOOM's traveling show "Every Brilliant Thing"
https://www.vastage.org/ebttour 
 
For bookings contact Gabe at gabejames93@gmail.com, or check him out on instagram @gabrieljameswonders 
 
For information and bookings for profits oF DOOM
Theoutpostcommunication@gmail.com
Writeprofitsofdoom@gmail.com 
 
It's official: we'll be tabling at and participating in the annual Ghent Pride celebration during Pride Month in Norfolk, VA! For more info visit https://www.ghentpride.com/
Calendar
April 18th Trans Family Dinner (hosted at Old Dominion University)
April 25th Know Your Rights Workshop
April 27th Calos DnD Club
May 2nd Trans Family Dinner hosted by MASS and TTMOC
May 19 Trans Family Dinner
May 23 T Shirt Making Workshop 
May 25 Calos DnD Club
June 17th Ghent Pride!
Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/eventsAs always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

Episode 13 - Talking Transparency w/ Amy Newsom

On todays’ episode we are talking transparently with Amy Newsom, our friend and a staff member at the 757 Creative ReUse Center. We talk about parenthood, homeschooling, values and beliefs, and briefly discuss the so-called “Protect Kids Act” in California. With Amy joining us as a friend, you can expect the conversation to take some intriguing turns.
It's official: we'll be tabling at and participating in the annual Ghent Pride celebration during Pride Month in Norfolk, VA! For more info visit https://www.ghentpride.com/
To donate to the Shelby "Lexus" Scholarship, you can email Tarena Williams at TWilliams@Southeasterntranscenter.org.
 
Sources
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/california-anti-trans-movement_n_6601f8aae4b0269c5d2cfbf7
Calendar
April 18th Trans Family Dinner (hosted at Old Dominion University)
April 25th Know Your Rights Workshop
April 27th Calos DnD Club
May 19 Trans Family Dinner
May 23 T Shirt Making Workshop 
May 25 Calos DnD Club
June 17th Ghent Pride!
Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/eventsAs always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

Episode 12 - Talking Transparency w/ Heather St. Amand

Today, we're talking with Heather St. Amand, a political consultant and Field Strategist for Progressive, Democratic candidates in both Virginia and Florida. We talk about the political landscape, how she got into organizing, what her experiences in Florida, and what we can do to avoid that in Virginia, or at least what steps are being taken.  
If you're in the Hampton Roads Area on March 29th, come out to the Trans Day of Visibility event to honor the legacy of Shelby Lexus Walker, starting at 11 AM at the Southeastern Transgender Resource Center
To donate to the Shelby "Lexus" Scholarship, you can email Tarena Williams at TWilliams@Southeasterntranscenter.org.
Calendar
April 21st - Trans Family DinnerApril 25th - Gender Affirming Makeup WorkshopApril 27th - Calos D&D Club
May 19 Trans Family Dinner
May 23 T Shirt Making Workshop 
May 25 Calos DnD Club
 
Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/eventsAs always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

Episode 11 - Talking Transparency w/ De Sube and Tracey Swinarsky

Today, we're having an open and candid conversation with De Sube and Tracey Swinarsky, long-time trans activists in Hampton Roads and the founders of the Transgender Assistance Program of VA. We'll be discussing activism, the inception of TAP VA, the significance of Trans Day of Visibility, cross-cultural organizing, the plot to destroy public education, the history and importance of the trans family and community, and much more!
If you're in the Hampton Roads Area on March 29th, come out to the Trans Day of Visibility event to honor the legacy of Shelby Lexus Walker, starting at 11 AM at the Southeastern Transgender Resource Center
To donate to the Shelby "Lexus" Scholarship, you can email Tarena Williams at TWilliams@Southeasterntranscenter.org.
Calendar
March 17th - Trans Family DinnerMarch 23rd - Calos D&D ClubMarch 28th - Financial Literacy Workshop April 21st - Trans Family DinnerApril 25th - Gender Affirming WorkshopApril 27th - Calos D&D Club
Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/eventsAs always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

Episode 10 - Talking Transparency w/ Miss Victoria

Today we're talking transparently with Miss Victoria about her journey, faith, and family, and then we share some updates on the situation in Oklahoma surrounding the murder of Nex Benedict, some details from our trip to the General Assembly with our trans sibs and Equality VA, and we discuss the Supreme Court agreeing to hear Trump’s immunity claim. Will our next President be the “for life” kind? 
Sourceshttps://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-trump-immunity-election-interference-trial-ff4b251967b4f1ae85bd01a0db24931fhttps://www.reuters.com/legal/us-supreme-court-decide-trump-criminal-immunity-claim-2020-election-case-2024-02-28
CalendarCome join the Community for the Trans Day of Visibility Celebration on March 29th starting at 11am at the Southeastern Transgender Resource Center. March 17th - Trans Family DinnerMarch 23rd - Calos D&D ClubMarch 28th - Financial Literacy Workshop April 21st - Trans Family DinnerApril 25th - Gender Affirming WorkshopApril 27th - Calos D&D Club
Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/eventsAs always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

Episode 9 - Talking Transparency w/ Melissa Lukeson

Today we're talking transparently with Melissa Lukeson about Virginia Beach School Board Member Mike Callan visit to our Trans Family Dinner in a conversation you will not want to miss!. After that lighter conversation, we discuss the tragic and senseless murder of Nex Benedict in Oklahoma, and discuss the legislation and events surrounding the murder, our feelings, and how we think the community can heal after suffering such a loss. 
Sources
https://www.hrc.org/news/honoring-nex-benedict-16-year-old-non-binary-high-school-student-who-tragically-died-after-school-beating
 
https://newrepublic.com/post/179161/oklahoma-nonbinary-teen-nex-benedict-dead
Calendar
March 17th - Trans Family Dinner
March 23rd - Calos D&D Club
March 28th - Financial Literacy Workshop 
Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events
To sign up for the February 26th Equality Virginia Lobby Day, visit https://secure.everyaction.com/T1cXjyVFl0-_qUBGGO-T6g2
As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

Episode 8 -Talking Transparency w/ Cody Conner

Today we're talking transparently with Cody Conner about his conversation with Virginia Beach School Board Member Mike Callan. There are no sources for this episode because the deets were so juicy we didn't have time to get to an article! You're going to want to hear this one 😉
Calendar
February 18th Trans Family Dinner
February 22nd Love yourself Card Making Workshop
February 24th D and D
March 17 Trans Family Dinner
Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events
To sign up for the February 26th Equality Virginia Lobby Day, visit https://secure.everyaction.com/T1cXjyVFl0-_qUBGGO-T6g2
As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate!