S03E16 – Pride, Prejudice, and a Tony Award

In this episode of "A Life Lived Trans," hosts MahD and Lenny Z celebrate a historic moment as Qween Jean becomes the first trans woman to win a Tony Award for costume design. The episode is filled with discussions on Pride Month, the importance of trans visibility, and the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights. The hosts share personal stories, including Mardi's last Pride Parade experience and the impact of trans activists like Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson. They also address current challenges faced by the trans community, such as political threats and societal pressures, while emphasizing the importance of solidarity and support.

Experience the emotional depth and advocacy and resilience and unity within the trans community.

– This is a Life Lived Trans.

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Show Notes:

• Daniel Mattingly Graduation Speech: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yXHtxFqIXmY

• Erin Reed 's article " "Fascism"—New Federal Rule Would Require Federal Funding Recipients To Deny Trans People Exist": https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/fascismnew-federal-rule-would-require

• S.T.A.R.R alliance: https://strategictransalliance.org/

• R.I.P Persia Amarra Conway 🙏: https://www.pghlesbian.com/2026/06/persia-amarra-conway-was-loved-is-the-message-of-the-family-on-the-death-of-the-black-trans-woman/

• Rainbow Rainroad: https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/