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Lafayette Reynolds was the reigning butch queen in True Blood's Bon Temps, Louisiana. He was a short order cook, a medium, and the town's one-stop drug dealing shop but through a heartfelt performance by Nelsan Ellis, Lafayette became a fan favorite. Writer and podcaster Ira Madison III joins Black Queer Canon to discuss Lafayette, what he meant on the show and what he meant for fans.  Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation. Subscribe for weekly episodes. Visit Black Queer Canon at blackqueercanon.com. Follow the show on Instagram @Slayzhon Follow Tre’vell Anderson @Rayzhon Follow Mikelle Street @MikelleStreet

"Live! Work! Pose!" is what Prayerful "Pray Tell" exclaimed at the start of each episode of FX's adored show "Pose." Portrayed by Billy Porter, Pray Tell is the commentator, church queen and community elder that poses as one of the show's centers. And while viewers were treated to his catty reads and over-the-top demeanor, the character was given depth through his battle with HIV, reconciliation of his past traumas and more. This week, bestselling "All Boys Aren't Blue" author George M Johnson joins the podcast to discuss the character. Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation. Subscribe for weekly episodes. Visit Black Queer Canon at blackqueercanon.com. Follow the show on Instagram @Slayzhon Follow Tre’vell Anderson @Rayzhon Follow Mikelle Street @MikelleStreet

Omar Little, as played by Michael K Williams in the HBO series "The Wire," was a modern day Rpbin HOod: he was a shotgun toting stick up man who robbed drug dealers. He had a code. And he was gay. Screenwriter Kirk Moore joins Black Queer Cannon to talk all things Omar: the representation he provided, his tragic death scene and the backlash that came from the portrayal.  Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.  Subscribe for weekly episodes. Visit Black Queer Canon at blackqueercanon.com. Follow the show on Instagram @Slayzhon Follow Tre’vell Anderson @Rayzhon Follow Mikelle Street @MikelleStreet

After Laverne Cox issued in the "transgender tipping point" as Sophia Burset in "Orange Is the New Black," Michaela Jae Rodriguez showed what was possible as Blanca Evangelista on "Pose." Journalist Shar Jossell joins hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Mikelle Street to talk about trans representation on screen.  Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation. Subscribe for weekly episodes. Visit Black Queer Canon at blackqueercanon.com. Follow the show on Instagram @Slayzhon Follow Tre’vell Anderson @Rayzhon Follow Mikelle Street @MikelleStreet

Actress and entertainer Jazzmun joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss the imitable Noxeema Jackson. In the 1995 “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,” Wesley Snipes plays the dazzling, whip smart and stern Noxeema Jackson. Amongst other things, this episode dives into the trans discourse around the role, how it nods to the long visible trope of the Black mammy, and how it all connects to the 2000 film “Punks.”  Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation. Subscribe for weekly episodes.  Visit Black Queer Canon at blackqueercanon.com. Follow the show on Instagram @Slayzhon Follow Tre’vell Anderson @Rayzhon Follow Mikelle Street @MikelleStreet

Cultural critic and columnist Taylor Crumpton joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle dig into the ABC original “How To Get Away With Murder.” In particular, the pair delve into the full-time lawyer, part-time bully and eventual self-described bisexual Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) at the center of the series which began airing in 2014. Among other things, the episode discusses the methods of Shondaland, how Annalise stacks up in terms of Black bisexual representation and whether or not show writers engineered a last-minute cop out to evade queerbaiting allegations. Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation. Subscribe for weekly episodes.  Visit Black Queer Canon at blackqueercanon.com. Follow the show on Instagram @Slayzhon Follow Tre’vell Anderson @Rayzhon Follow Mikelle Street @MikelleStreet

Actress and comic Quei Tann joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss trans icon much before her time: the imitable Lady Chablis. In 1997, the Savannah, Georgia nightclub legend played a version of herself in the cult-classic Clint Eastwood film “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” In the episode, the trio discuss how the Lady Chablis still stands as a shining example of trans visibility on screen, her connection to “Pose’s” Electra Abundance and the scenes that ultimately made her the woman we love. Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation. Subscribe for weekly episodes.  Visit Black Queer Canon at blackqueercanon.com. Follow the show on Instagram @Slayzhon Follow Tre’vell Anderson @Rayzhon Follow Mikelle Street @MikelleStreet

“Dear White People” creator Justin Simien joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to revisit two controversial Black, gay characters in television history: Blaine Edwards and Antoine Merriweather. The pair were played by Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier in “Men On…” a recurring comedy sketch that appeared across “In Living Color” and “Saturday Night Live” starting in 1990. This episode delves into why, despite their controversy, the two characters are significant parts of the canon and how men in drag has long been an integral part of Black comedy. Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation. Subscribe for weekly episodes.  Visit Black Queer Canon at blackqueercanon.com. Follow the show on Instagram @Slayzhon Follow Tre’vell Anderson @Rayzhon Follow Mikelle Street @MikelleStreet

Emmy-winning writer and actor Lena Waithe joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss one of the most enduring studs on screen: Cleo Sims. Played by Queen Latifah in the 1996 crime drama “Set It Off,” Cleo has become a pivotal archetype for black butch lesbians on screen. In the episode, the three discuss Cleo’s impact, what the role says about masculinity and that brutally tragic death scene. Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation. Subscribe for weekly episodes.  Visit Black Queer Canon at blackqueercanon.com. Follow the show on Instagram @Slayzhon Follow Tre’vell Anderson @Rayzhon Follow Mikelle Street @MikelleStreet

In this inaugural episode, Tre’vell and Mikelle introduce the Black Queer Canon and induct Noah Nicholson from the 2005 LogoTV series “Noah’s Arc.” They discuss the show’s predecessor “Punks” as well as the way Noah, played by Darryl Stephens remains one-of-one. In an interview with show creator Patrik-Ian Polk they discuss how the character came to be, homonormative relationships and whether Noah is the villain after all. Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation. Subscribe for weekly episodes.  Visit Black Queer Canon at blackqueercanon.com. Follow the show on Instagram @Slayzhon Follow Tre’vell Anderson @Rayzhon Follow Mikelle Street @MikelleStreet

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul,” Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.   Visit us at BlackQueerCanon.com. Check out video versions of the pod on the Slayzhon YouTube page. Follow the show on Instagram: @Slayzhon Follow Tre’vell Anderson: @Rayzhon Follow Mikelle Street: @MikelleStreet

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This week, we have reached the end of the journey with the final episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast. Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome Pose and American Horror Story star, Angelica Ross. She speaks on the state of trans media representation, how comedy has been both a gift and curse for the trans community, and what it means to indict one’s self. Then, our hosts speak with political journalist and host of The Anti - Trans Hate Machine, Imara Jones. Imara speaks on how trans representation in media has changed over time, going from no representation at all to hypervisibility in just the span of a few years. While media representation is still an obstacle, Imara asserts that erasure is the most violent act on the trans community.  But first, some heartfelt final thoughts in Pass The Mic, where we hear from some community members from the Unique Women Coalition, and a WSEO listener. Over the course of this series, Tre’vell and Shar will be including the personal experiences of ‘everyday’ trans people. To that end, anyone in community who wishes to comment on or speak to issues brought up on the show, please share your thoughts with them. We’ve made it easy to record a message. Just click SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther and follow the very simple instructions. If you’d like to email Shar and Tre’vell, you can send any message to [email protected] and put WSEO in the subject line. Mentioned in the Show Chicago’s Kit Kat Lounge The Anti-Trans Hate Machine podcast TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones Find us on IG: @Slayzhon We made it easy to share your thoughts. Go to SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther You can buy We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV & Film the book wherever books are sold IG: @Rayzhon  @sharsaysso  @slayzhon (WSEO IG)  Twitter @trevellanderson  @sharssaysso  @slayzhon  @vivalapalma (Producer, Palmira Muniz) @swishswish (Senior Producer, Laura Swisher)  Music: Neverending Nina (IG @neverendingninanotes) Producer: Palmira Muniz Senior Producer: Laura Swisher Laura Swisher is senior producer  Music: Neverending Nina We See Each Other: The Podcast is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org This podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun! 

In this, the penultimate episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast, Tre’vell and Shar dive into the nonbinary pool, with all its pronouns. So what does it mean to call oneself nonbinary? Tre’vell reveals the journey they took before accepting and claiming themself. To further explore the nuances of being nonbinary, Shar and Tre’vell speak with the model and and host of PBS’ Brave Spaces Devin-Norelle (ze/zim/zis).  Mentioned in the Episode Living Non-Binary in a Binary Sports World Journalist Frankie de la Cretaz Brave Spaces (PBS) Devin-Norelle Over the course of this series, Tre’vell and Shar will be including the personal experiences of ‘everyday’ trans people. To that end, anyone in community who wishes to comment on or speak to issues brought up on the show, please share your thoughts with them. We’ve made it easy to record a message. Just click SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther and follow the very simple instructions. If you’d like to email Shar and Tre’vell, you can send any message to [email protected] and put WSEO in the subject line. Find us on IG: @Slayzhon We made it easy to share your thoughts. Go to SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther You can buy We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV & Film the book wherever books are sold   IG: @Rayzhon  @sharsaysso  @slayzhon (WSEO IG)    Twitter @trevellanderson  @sharssaysso  @slayzhon  @vivalapalma (Producer, Palmira Muniz) @swishswish (Senior Producer, Laura Swisher)    Music: Neverending Nina (IG @neverendingninanotes) Producer: Palmira Muniz Senior Producer: Laura Swisher   Laura Swisher is senior producer  Music: Never Ending Nina We See Each Other: The Podcast is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org This podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun! 

Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome producer and co - director of the documentary, The Stroll, Kristen Lovell as they discuss the documentary’s portrayal of trans sex workers who worked in the Meatpacking District of New York City during the 90s. Lovell also speaks on finally having the control of the Black trans narrative behind the camera, and not just as the subject. Then, our hosts speak with the producer and director of the documentary, Kokomo City, D. Smith. She discusses the audience's reception to the film and  the legacy of Koko Da Doll, the star of the film who was tragically murdered earlier this year.  But first, Tre’vell and Shar discuss sex work representation in media as it pertains to Black Trans women and while it being a necessary piece of trans history to learn, it is not the end all be all of trans representation. And later we hear what every day trans folks have to say about trans visibility in another segment of Pass The Mic. Over the course of this series, Tre’vell and Shar will be including the personal experiences of ‘everyday’ trans people. To that end, anyone in community who wishes to comment on or speak to issues brought up on the show, please share your thoughts with them. We’ve made it easy to record a message. Just click SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther and follow the very simple instructions. If you’d like to email Shar and Tre’vell, you can send any message to [email protected] and put WSEO in the subject line. Find us on IG: @Slayzhon We made it easy to share your thoughts. Go to SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther You can buy We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV & Film the book wherever books are sold Mentioned in the Show D. Smith on Kokomo City Kokomo City Pose (Hulu) Stroll Good Trouble (Freeform) Sylvia Rivera’s Place Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Plugs  Kokomo City will be in select theaters on July 28th  The Stroll drops June 21 on HBO  IG: @Rayzhon  @sharsaysso  @slayzhon (WSEO IG)  Twitter @trevellanderson  @sharssaysso  @slayzhon  @vivalapalma (Producer, Palmira Muniz) @swishswish (Senior Producer, Laura Swisher)  Music: Neverending Nina (IG @neverendingninanotes) Producer: Palmira Muniz Senior Producer: Laura Swisher Laura Swisher is senior producer  Music: Never Ending Nina We See Each Other: The Podcast is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org This podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun!