TransLash Presents: American Problems, Trans Solutions
TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
TransLash Media
4.3 • 619 Ratings
🗓️ 24 June 2024
⏱️ 39 minutes
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Summary
Black trans people are among the most marginalized of marginalized Americans. But those closest to the nation’s most pressing problems are often able to craft innovative solutions.
The short film “American Problems, Trans Solutions” follows award-winning journalist Imara Jones as she travels across the country to tell the stories of three Black trans leaders on the frontlines of change: housing advocate Kayla Gore; Breonna McCree, a champion for economic empowerment; and Oluchi Omeoga, who fights for the rights of migrants.
Hear from Imara, Kayla, Breonna, and Oluchi as they discuss the film during a recent live screening and Q&A at the Greene Space in NYC.
And make sure to tune into PBS WORLD to watch “American Problems, Trans Solutions” on June 24 at 9pm ET.
American Problems, Trans Solutions is a production of TransLash Media in association with The WNET Group’s Chasing the Dream initiative.
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| 0:00.0 | Hey Translash fam, so we're doing something a little special today because today for Translash is a special day. |
| 0:16.0 | We are inviting you to listen to our talkback for our PBS documentary, which lands on television screens |
| 0:23.8 | and all types of screens, wherever you are, called American Problems Trans Solutions. |
| 0:28.9 | We had a screening of American Problems, Transolutions just last week, where we talked to the |
| 0:34.7 | three social entrepreneurs that are featured in this particular documentary, |
| 0:39.9 | and it was a really powerful and wide-ranging conversation. |
| 0:43.3 | And we recorded it in a way so that we can share it with you. |
| 0:46.5 | So we hope that you will listen to this, get insight into what American Problems, Transolutions, |
| 0:52.8 | is all about, and encourage everyone that you know |
| 0:55.8 | to watch. And of course, as always, let us know what you think. Tell us in the comments and |
| 1:01.3 | across social media, we would love to hear it. So sit back, relax, and listen to a powerful |
| 1:07.9 | conversation about why people who are among the most marginalized in America right now |
| 1:13.3 | are helping to innovate around some of the country's most pressing problems. |
| 1:21.9 | Hello. |
| 1:23.0 | Welcome to the Greenspace. |
| 1:26.1 | How many of you are here for the first time ever? |
| 1:28.3 | Wow, almost everybody. |
| 1:29.3 | How awesome. |
| 1:29.9 | Well, thank you so much for being here tonight and spending this beautiful holiday evening with us. |
| 1:34.6 | Also, happy pride. |
| 1:36.0 | How are you all doing? |
| 1:38.4 | I feel like you're already, there you go. |
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