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Dr. Alan L. Hart, a trailblazing physician, researcher, and writer, whose courage and innovation helped shape both public health and LGBTQ+ history. In this episode, we'll be navigating Hart's incredible journey. We'll learn how Hart managed authenticity, career aspirations, and public scrutiny during a period when transgender lives weren't recognized and were frequently misunderstood. Join us as we examine the life, legacy, and lasting impact of a man whose contributions to both medical history and transgender history deserve to be remembered. Subscribe to the podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes, exclusive discussions, and upcoming virtual community events. ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld @amarispeaks Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/translessonplan?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------- References: Alan Hart (1890-1962). (n.d.). https://web.archive.org/web/20201118022054/https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/hart_alan_1890_1962_/#.X7SFB3bP1qY Alan L. Hart | Legacy Project Chicago. (n.d.). Legacy Project Chicago. https://legacyprojectchicago.org/person/alan-l-hart Alberta Lucille Hart/Alan L. Hart: Timeline, 1890-2009 · Timeline: Alberta Lucille Hart/Alan L. Hart, 1890-2009 · OutHistory. (n.d.). OutHistory. https://outhistory.org/exhibits/show/hart/hart2 Close, C. P. (2014). Manifesting Manhood: Dr. Alan Hart’s Transformation and the Embodiment of Sex in Early Twentieth-Century Sexology. CSUN ScholarWorks (California State University, Northridge). https://doi.org/10.13140/2.1.1470.2887 college.lclark.edu. (2020, April 17). From the Archives: Dr. Alan Hart. Lewis & Clark College. https://college.lclark.edu/live/news/43320-from-the-archives-dr-alan-hart DeLuca, L. (2024, February 20). Trailblazing transgender doctor saved countless lives. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trailblazing-transgender-doctor-saved-countless-lives/ Devereaux, E. (2010). DOCTOR ALAN HART. Australian Feminist Studies, 25(64), 175–187. https://doi.org/10.1080/08164641003762479 Emmaw, & Emmaw. (2024, June 13). Alan L. Hart: Pioneer in medicine and transgender history - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities project. Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project - Stories about the people, traditions, innovations, and events that make up Connecticut’s rich history. https://connecticuthistory.org/alan-l-hart-pioneer-in-medicine-and-transgender-history/ FTM contributions to Medicine, Psychology, Science and engineering. (n.d.). https://web.archive.org/web/20120104072013/http://www.computerconsultingservices.net/mensworld/images/FTMDoctors.htm Katz, J. (1976). Gay American History: Lesbians and Gay Men in the U.S.A. : A Documentary. New York : Crowell. Reich, A., & Colbert, K. A. (2025). Alan L. Hart: an innovative pioneer in radiology and transgender rights. Cureus, 17(7), e87485. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.87485

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In this enlightening episode of the Trans* Lesson Plan Podcast, we explore the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a pivotal figure in LGBTQ+ history. Join us as we trace Johnson's journey from her early years in New Jersey to becoming a prominent activist at the Stonewall riots and co-founding Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR). We examine her contributions to AIDS activism, her mysterious death in 1992, and how her revolutionary spirit continues to inspire the ongoing fight for equality and justice. ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld Merch:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------------------------------------------------------Link to Tournamline Books: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2249619/tourmaline/ Link to Movie: https://video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/happy-birthday-marsha ---------------------------------------------------------- References: Ashley, F., & Sanchinel, S. (2023). The Saint of Christopher Street: Marsha P. Johnson and the social life of a heroine. Feminist Review, 134(1), 39–55. https://doi.org/10.1177/01417789231166827Calafell, B. M. (2019). Narrative Authority, Theory in the Flesh, and the Fight over The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson. QED a Journal in GLBTQ Worldmaking, 6(2), 26–39. https://doi.org/10.14321/qed.6.2.0026Fm, W. (2020). Marsha P. Johnson. African American Activism and Political Engagement: An Encyclopedia. https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/wmpg_bhm/28/Kung, J. (2025, April 30). In the face of trans erasure, what can we learn from Marsha P. Johnson? NPR. https://www.npr.org/2025/04/30/1248091511/in-the-face-of-trans-erasure-what-can-we-learn-from-marsha-p-johnsonMarsha Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and the history of Pride Month. (2021, June 7). Smithsonian Institution. https://www.si.edu/stories/marsha-johnson-sylvia-rivera-and-history-pride-monthMarsha P. Johnson. (n.d.). National Women’s History Museum. https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/marsha-p-johnsonMarsha “Pay it no Mind” Johnson · Challenging Gender Boundaries: A Trans Biography Project by Students of Catherine Jacquet · OutHistory. (n.d.). OutHistory. https://outhistory.org/exhibits/show/tgi-bios/marsha-p-johnsonTimes, N. Y. (2024, August 30). Marsha P. Johnson, a transgender pioneer and activist. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/obituaries/overlooked-marsha-p-johnson.htmlTourmaline. (2025). Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson. Penguin Group.Yang, J., Mufson, C., & Sunkara, S. (2023, June 18). Marsha P. Johnson’s historic role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. PBS News. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/marsha-p-johnsons-historic-role-in-the-lgbtq-rights-movement

Join us on The Trans Lesson Plan Podcast as we explore the extraordinary life of Jacqueline Charlotte Dufresnoy, better known as Coccinelle. Born in Paris in 1931, Coccinelle rose to fame as a captivating transgender performer who broke barriers and made history. This episode highlights Coccinelle's groundbreaking achievements, including her historic marriage that established transgender people's right to marry in France and her vital activism through organizations she co-founded. Her legacy as a pioneer for transgender rights extends far beyond the glamorous stages where she performed alongside other icons of her era. Discover how one woman in a polka-dotted red dress, the origin of her "Ladybug" stage name, changed the course of transgender history and continues to inspire generations today. ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld Merch:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------- References: Baska, M., & Baska, M. (2022, August 23). Jacqueline Charlotte Dufresnoy: Trans pioneer and cabaret icon Coccinelle takes over Google. PinkNews | Latest Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans News | LGBTQ+ News. https://www.thepinknews.com/2022/08/23/jacqueline-charlotte-dugresnoy-coccinelle/Carens, J. H. (2014). The ethics of immigration. Choice Reviews Online, 52(01), 52–0498. https://doi.org/10.5860/choice.52-0498Coccinelle. (n.d.). https://www.queermusicheritage.com/nov2002e.htmlCruz, A. V. D. (2024, December 23). The life of Jacqueline Charlotte Dufresnoy AKA Coccinelle - my transgender blog. My Transgender Blog. https://mytransgenderdate.com/blog/2023/06/the-life-of-jacqueline-charlotte-dufresnoy-aka-coccinellePressReader.com - digital newspaper & magazine subscriptions. (n.d.). PressReader. https://www.pressreader.com/uk/all-about-history/20210617/281625308243696?srsltid=AfmBOoonQumvU4gArcxpbPviEiMrYs7bRrcPsli_z7zMFceFv1oSKEixSinger, P. (1986). Famine, affluence, and morality. In Princeton University Press eBooks (pp. 247–262). https://doi.org/10.1515/9780691241869-014Wikipedia contributors. (2025, July 13). Coccinelle. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coccinelle

It was a long hiatus, but we back! ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld Merch:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------------------

Join us for an enlightening exploration of Herculine Barbin's remarkable life story. We delve into the compelling memoir of a 19th-century French intersex individual whose experiences continue to resonate with contemporary discussions about gender identity and societal norms. This episode navigates through Barbin's journey from their early life in a convent to their later years in Paris, examining the complex intersections of identity, society, and medical authority in 19th-century France. We'll explore how their story, later brought to light by Michel Foucault, became a crucial text in understanding gender complexity and institutional power. This episode offers valuable insights into historical perspectives on gender and sexuality while highlighting the ongoing relevance of Barbin's experiences to modern discussions of gender identity. ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld Merch:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------- References: Barbin, H. (1980a). Herculine Barbin: Being the Recently Discovered Memoirs of a Nineteenth-century French Hermaphrodite. Pantheon.Barbin, H. (1980b). Herculine Barbin: being the recently discovered memoirs of a nineteenth-century French Hermaphrodite. http://ci.nii.ac.jp/ncid/BA03139474Gonzalez-Arnal, S. (2013). Doubting sex: inscriptions, bodies and selves in nineteenth-century hermaphrodite case histories. Journal of Gender Studies, 22(3), 348–349. https://doi.org/10.1080/09589236.2013.824725Herculine Barbin | Legacy Project Chicago. (n.d.). Legacy Project Chicago. https://legacyprojectchicago.org/person/herculine-barbinJaye, L. (2016, November 4). Starry, Starry Night: the short life of Herculine Barbin - Intersex Day. Intersex Day. https://intersexday.org/en/starry-starry-night-herculine-barbin/Lorraine, T. (2018). Ambiguous Bodies/Believable Selves: The case of Herculine Barbin. In Routledge eBooks (pp. 259–272). https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351293525-12Porter, R. J. (1991). Figuration and disfigurement: Herculine Barbin and the autobiography of the body. Prose Studies, 14(2), 122–136. https://doi.org/10.1080/01440359108586436Sharma, Dr. S., Roy, P., University of Kerala, Michel Foucault, & Oscar Panizza. (2019). QUEER AND INTERSEXUALITY THROUGH THE MEMOIR OF HERCULINE BARBIN [Journal-article]. www.TLHjournal.com Literary Herald, 271–273. https://tlhjournal.com/uploads/products/41.parvathy-roy-article.pdf

Join us for an illuminating exploration of Wendy Carlos, a groundbreaking electronic music pioneer and transgender trailblazer. In this episode, we delve into Carlos's remarkable journey from her early musical beginnings to her revolutionary work with the Moog Synthesizer, including creating the platinum-selling album "Switched-On Bach." We discuss her significant contributions to electronic music and her courageous decision to come out as transgender. This episode offers a powerful narrative about innovation, authenticity, and the intersection of artistic excellence and personal identity. ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld Merch:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------- References: Carlos, W. (1987). Tuning: at the crossroads. Computer Music Journal, 11(1), 29. https://doi.org/10.2307/3680176Kheshti, R. (2019). Wendy Carlos’s Switched-On Bach. In Bloomsbury Publishing Plc eBooks. https://doi.org/10.5040/9781501320316Riedel, S. (2019, October 10). Wendy Carlos’ life and work show the beauty (and trauma) of being openly trans. Them. https://www.them.us/story/genderations-wendy-carlosSchoonhoven, S. M. (2017). Gender, timbre, and metaphor in the music of Wendy Carlos. https://doi.org/10.15781/t2639km0gSewell, A. (2020). Wendy Carlos. In Oxford University Press eBooks. https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780190053468.001.0001Wakefield, L., & Wakefield, L. (2024, July 22). Why trans electronic music pioneer Wendy Carlos appeared on the BBC disguised as a cis man. PinkNews | Latest Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans News | LGBTQ+ News. https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/07/22/wendy-carlos-transgender-trans-electronic-music-robert-moog-synthesizer-bbc/Wendy Carlos Biography. (n.d.). https://www.wendycarlos.com/biog.html

Join us for a compelling exploration of one of America's most remarkable hidden histories. In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary life of Albert Cashier, an Irish soldier who served valiantly in the Union Army during the Civil War. Beyond the battlefield heroics and military achievements, this episode uncovers the deeper story of identity, courage, and authenticity in an era of rigid gender norms. This episode examines Cashier's journey from his early life, his distinguished military service, and his unwavering commitment to living authentically. Content warning: This episode contains discussions of mental health struggles. ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld Merch:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------- References: Albert Cashier - immigrant, Civil War soldier, Comrade-in-Arms | Veteran Stories. (n.d.). Veteran Stories. https://veteranstories.kennesaw.edu/items/show/17Albert Cashier aka Jennie Hodgers. (n.d.). American Battlefield Trust. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/albert-cashierAlbert Cashier (U.S. National Park Service). (n.d.). https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/albert-cashier.htmAlbert D. J. Cashier: Woman warrior, insane civil War veteran, or transman? · Challenging Gender Boundaries: A Trans Biography Project by students of Catherine Jacquet · OutHistory. (n.d.). OutHistory. https://outhistory.org/exhibits/show/tgi-bios/albert-cashierPhoenix, A. (2024, August 30). For a trans kid, “Civility of Albert Cashier” was a life saver  - Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-08-27/civility-of-albert-cashier-trans-soldier-musical-colony-theatreThe Civility of Albert Cashier | TheColonytheatre. (n.d.). Thecolonytheatre. https://www.colonytheatre.org/thecivilityofalbertcashier

Join us for an exploration of photographer and transgender activist Loren Cameron's remarkable life and legacy. In this episode, we delve into Cameron's life, his groundbreaking work "Body Alchemy" and his revolutionary approach to trans representation in photography. We examine how Cameron's art challenged societal norms and paved the way for future generations. This compelling episode provides insights into the intersection of art, identity, and activism, while honoring Cameron's lasting impact on transgender representation in visual arts. Content warning: This episode contains discussions of mental health struggles and mentions of suicide. ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld Merch:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------- References: Green, P. (2023, April 20). Loren Cameron, 63, dies; his camera brought transgender men to light. New York Times. Retrieved April 13, 2025, from https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/20/arts/loren-cameron-dead.htmlGuide to the Loren Rex Cameron papers, 1961-2008. (n.d.). https://rmc.library.cornell.edu/EAD/htmldocs/RMM07677.htmlHoenes, J. Loren Cameron’s Distortions of Heteronormative Gender Dualism.Snider, S. (2005). You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Transgendered Person: Contemporary Photography and the Construction of Queer (ed) Identities. Athanor, 23, 83-87.Subject: Loren Cameron - Digital Transgender Archive Search results. (n.d.). https://www.digitaltransgenderarchive.net/catalog?f%5Bdta_other_subject_ssim%5D%5B%5D=Loren+CameronTr, & Tr. (2023, August 5). Body Alchemy: Transsexual Portraits | Trans Reads. Trans Reads |. https://transreads.org/bodyalchemy/Taylor, M. (2000). Changing subjects: transgender consciousness and the 1920s (Doctoral dissertation, University of York).X-TRA. (n.d.). https://www.x-traonline.org/article/i-wanted-the-world-to-see-us

Join us for an enlightening exploration of the International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). In this episode, we delve into the history, significance, and evolution of this crucial day of recognition, from its grassroots beginnings in 2009 to its current global impact. Learn about TDOV founder Rachel Crandall-Crocker's vision, hear powerful voices from the transgender community, and understand the ongoing challenges and triumphs in the fight for transgender visibility and rights. ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld TS Madison Starter House IG: https://www.instagram.com/naesminc/ Anti-Trans Bill Tracker: https://translegislation.com/ Merch:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------------------

Come learn more about Amelio Robles Ávila, a stunning transgender revolutionary who made history in Mexico during the tumultuous years of the Mexican Revolution. We explore the life of a man who defied gender expectations in early 20th-century Mexico. Discover how Amelio's privileged background, military prowess, and unwavering sense of identity helped him navigate the complex social landscape of his time. Learn about his successful integration into civilian life, including his legally recognized marriage in 1930, and understand the importance of preserving transgender historical narratives accurately. This brief episode provides insightful information regarding intersectionality, transgender history, and the current gender identity debate. ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld Merch:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------- References: Amelio Robles Ávila | Legacy Project Chicago. (n.d.). Legacy Project Chicago. https://legacyprojectchicago.org/person/amelio-robles-avilaAmelio Robles Avila — Transgender History Month. (n.d.). Transgender History Month. https://www.transgenderhistorymonth.com/tht/amelio-robles-avilaCampos, R. (2024, June 11). Courage and Identity: The legacy of Amelio Robles Ávila. Lolo - Modern Mexican Mercadito. https://lolomercadito.com/blogs/news/courage-and-identity-the-legacy-of-amelio-robles-avila?srsltid=AfmBOoqXFwRLJP7tyeFrW7WANA7AAS532crqHjfsPDWUNL768FyVsnqMCano, G. (2009). Amelio Robles, andar de soldado viejo. Masculinidad (transgénero). Debate Feminista, 39. https://doi.org/10.22201/cieg.2594066xe.2009.39.1417Darling, H. (2023, August 28). Amelio Robles Ávila — Making Queer history. Making Queer History. https://www.makingqueerhistory.com/articles/2023/8/27/amelio-robles-vilaLewistwiby. (2024, June 8). Amelio Robles Avila: The Trans Colonel of the Mexican Revolution. Lewis Twiby’s Past and Present. https://lewisrhystwiby.wordpress.com/2024/06/09/amelio-robles-avila-the-trans-colonel-of-the-mexican-revolution/Rose, S. (2025, February 9). Amelio Robles Avila: trans man who fought in Mexican Revolution. Blurred Bylines | SEO + Stories by Shari Rose. https://blurredbylines.com/articles/amelio-robles-avila-transgender-mexican-revolution/

Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Beverly Glenn-Copeland, a groundbreaking musician and transgender pioneer. From his early days as one of McGill University's first Black students to his 25-year career in children's television and the creation of the innovative album "Keyboard Fantasies," we'll trace Glenn-Copeland's path to becoming an inspiration for LGBTQ+ elders. This episode delves into his late-in-life transition, musical renaissance, and lasting impact on both the arts and transgender history. ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld Merch:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------- References: Merril, J. (1979). You Can Be Anything You Want: An Interview with Beverly Glenn-Copeland. Canadian Woman Studies/Les cahiers de la femme. About — BEVERLY GLENN-COPELAND. (n.d.). BEVERLY GLENN-COPELAND. https://beverlyglenncopeland.com/about Beverly Glenn-Copeland – a spiritual transgender ambient artist finally recognised for his trailblazing in music and attitudes - Loud And Quiet. (2020, January 13). Loud and Quiet. https://www.loudandquiet.com/interview/beverly-glenn-copeland-a-spiritual-transgender-ambient-artist-finally-recognised-for-his-trailblazing-in-music-and-attitudes/ Beverly Glenn-Copeland - Kinfolk. (n.d.). Kinfolk. https://www.kinfolk.com/stories/beverly-glenn-copeland/ Beverly Glenn-Copeland – Transgressive records. (n.d.). https://transgressiverecords.com/artist/beverly-glenn-copeland/ Hansen, C. (2024, December 10). Beverly Glenn-Copeland makes L.A. debut ahead of dementia doc - Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-12-09/beverly-glenn-copeland-documentary-feature The incredible true story of Beverly Glenn-Copeland. (2023, December 7). Huck. https://www.huckmag.com/article/beverly-glenn-copeland-interview-transmissions-album Wiseman, A. (2024, October 2). Musician & Transgender Activist Beverly Glenn-Copeland Subject Of Doc ‘See You Tomorrow’ From Chase Joynt. Deadline. https://deadline.com/2024/10/beverly-glenn-copeland-documentary-see-you-tomorrow-chase-joynt-1236105535/

Today, we uncover the remarkable story of Mother George, a Black trans woman who revolutionized midwifery in 19th-century Idaho. Learn how this pioneering figure delivered over 1,000 babies, broke racial barriers, and left an indelible mark on American healthcare history. Her achievements as a respected healthcare worker established a precedent for future generations of Black transgender medical practitioners, highlighting their essential contribution to community health. Mother George's narrative, encompassing her voyage to Idaho and her position as a reliable community caretaker, highlights the frequently overlooked contributions of Black trans individuals in the formation of our nation. ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld Merch:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------- References: A, R. (2016, February 1). Midwives: What's gender got to do with it? - The Gift of Giving Life. *The Gift of Giving Life*. https://thegiftofgivinglife.com/midwives-whats-gender-got-to-do-with-it/Cantwell, L. G. (2010). *Mother George: The Midwife who Shocked Grays Lake*.Exhibit features transgender people in the West* (n.d.). https://tacomaweekly.com/exhibit-features-transgender-people-in-the-west-p1560-117.htmInitiatives, S. F. O. O. T. (2022, April 7). Andrea Horne on Black Trans History - San Francisco Office of Transgender Initiatives - Medium. *Medium*. https://transcitysf.medium.com/andrea-horne-on-black-trans-history-18edf5902822Project, L. R. (2023, July 29). *Remembering Mother George, beloved ancestor of our community — Lavender Rights Project*. Lavender Rights Project. https://www.lavenderrightsproject.org/blog/2023/7/28/remembering-mother-george-beloved-ancestor-of-our-community