My Dad Stole My Limelight
Noah Riseman on the long history of sexuality and gender diversities
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Episode notes
In this episode I sit with researcher and historian, specialising in Australian Indigenous and LGBTIQA+ histories, Noah Riseman (he/him). We discuss the language we use and how that has evolved, the importance and privilege of sharing trans folks’ stories, the long history of visibility and activism in Australia and coming out to different family members!
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-Email the pod to say hi or share a limelight-stealing story! [email protected]
-2SLGBTQIA+ resources
Connect with my guest:
- Connect with Noah on Twitter: @NoahRiseman
Resources:
-Transgender Australia, Noah Riseman — Melbourne University Publishing. Or buy from any good independent bookseller. All money made from the book is being donated to trans charities.
Noah’s other books on LGBTQIA+ military service:
-Pride in Defence, Noah Riseman, Shirleene Robinson — Melbourne University Publishing (mup.com.au)
-Serving in Silence | NewSouth Books
Free online resources on trans history provided by Noah:
-NSW Trans History Report - written for The Gender Centre and ACON
-Victoria's Transgender History - written for Transgender Victoria
-Speaking Out Against Anti-Trans Violence: A Call for Justice - written for The Gender Centre and SWOP (Sex Workers Outreach Project) for the NSW Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ Hate Crimes
Behind the scenes:
-Podcast production and editing made possible by: Alexi Johnson and the team at @604podnetwork
-Theme Music: Shawn Kangro
-Logo Art: @raphe.ca