In times like these, we’re all in need of a little extra joy. This week, Imara uncovers some never-before-heard gems from the trans joy archives. With a focus on the incredible artists we’ve highlighted over the years, this special episode is the first in an ongoing “Trans Joy” series. Hear from poets, filmmakers, photographers and more about where they find inspiration, what creativity means to them, and the powerful ways art can help us find our way to a better future. Trans joy artists include: Cyree Jarelle Johnson, George Abraham, J Mase III, Cameron Awkward-Rich, Jess T Dugan, Joie Lou Shakur, Lauren Snyder, and Lauren YS. TransLash Podcast is produced by TransLash Media.The TransLash team includes Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway, Hillary Esquina, and Morgan Astbury. Lucy Little did the sound editing and engineering for this episode.Theme music composed by Ben Draghi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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