Aryah Lester, a pioneer advocate in the HIV movement, shares her story and discusses her work in creating resources for the transgender community. She highlights the importance of countering assumptions about black transgender women and addressing the inequities they face. Aryah also emphasizes the need to center black trans lives in the HIV movement and provides three actionable steps: learn, talk, and give. She distinguishes the T in LGBTQ and explains the impact of assumptions on transgender individuals. Aryah discusses the importance of passing the baton to future leaders and the role of mentoring in supporting marginalized communities.
Credits:
Host & Executive Producer: Dázon Dixon Diallo - Founder & Executive Director, SisterLove, Inc
Special Guest: Aryah Lester
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Graphics by Danielle Gray | DG Marketing Co.
Edited by Ty Moore | WHENITSDOCUMENTED
Digital Content Operations Strategy by Brison Edwards | SisterLove, Inc
Presented by SisterLove, Inc
00:24 A Pioneer's Journey: Araya Lester's Story
02:59 Challenging Stereotypes and Building Empowerment
07:09 Personal Struggles and Triumphs: A Deeper Look
09:10 Actionable Steps: Learn, Talk, Give
11:31 Unpacking Gender Identity and the HIV Movement
16:15 Passing the Baton: Future Generations and Resources
20:47 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
30 сен 2024
