• Raising A Transgender Kid in the Black Community

  • Dec 6 2023
  • Length: 42 mins
  • Podcast

Raising A Transgender Kid in the Black Community

  • Summary

  • Friday Night Soundbites: Unpacking the Journey of Raising a Transgender Child in the Black Community

    Links mentioned in the episode :

    Congressional Hearing: https://www.youtube.com/live/0ThuKGdYEvQ?feature=shared
    Human Rights Campaign: https://www.hrc.org/?_ga=2.171210023.607551962.1704231990-1084448290.1704231990
    Gender Spectrum: https://www.genderspectrum.org/
    PFLAG: https://pflag.org/
    The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

    In this episode of Friday Night Soundbites, hosted by Dr. Loucresie Rupert, they sit down with Dr. Keisha Michaels, a practicing physician and mother of a transgender child. The discussion delves into Dr. Michael's experiences of raising a transgender child within the Black community. They also talk about her work with the Transgender Equality National Council of the Human Rights Campaign, an international non-profit working for the rights of gender and sexual minorities. They stress the importance of embracing and supporting gender-diverse children, highlighting the need for parents' open-mindedness, communal assistance, professional support, and creating visibility for such families in society. The episode concludes with a range of resources available for gender minority children and their parents.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    00:35 Guest Introduction: Dr. Keisha Michaels

    01:20 Dr. Keisha's Work with the Transgender Equality National Council

    05:07 Challenges Faced by Transgender Children and Their Families

    09:17 Dr. Keisha's Personal Journey with Her Transgender Daughter

    18:01 Navigating the Black Community's Response to Transgender Issues

    20:40 Understanding the Importance of Open Conversations

    21:29 Dealing with Non-supportive Individuals

    21:56 Family Reunion Experience: Acceptance and Support

    23:37 The Role of Family Advocacy

    23:59 The Importance of Respect and Acceptance

    24:25 The Intersection of Race and Gender Identity

    24:42 Navigating Family Dynamics

    25:33 The Role of Medical Professionals in Affirming Identity

    26:56 The Importance of Advocacy in Healthcare

    28:12 The Impact of Societal Pressures on Parenting

    28:31 The Need for Information and Education in the Black Community

    29:31 The Historical Presence of Gender Minorities

    30:48 The Importance of Affirming Identity in Religious Contexts

    34:27 Resources for Parents and Families of Trans Kids

    37:36 Resources for Trans Teens and Adolescents

    39:49 The Power of Community and Finding Your People

    40:44 Closing Remarks and Future Directions

    **Correction: TFAM stand for The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries

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