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Violence Against Trans Women of Color
02:46 - 14:06 (11:19)
The podcast discusses the constant targeting and harassment that trans women of color face from the police and how this creates an unsafe environment for them. The host also shares a story of how a transgender temple member found safety from this violence within the temple walls.
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Trans women of color, particularly black and Latina trans women, are frequently subject to police targeting and harassment.
02:46 - 08:37 (05:50)
Summary
Trans women of color, particularly black and Latina trans women, are frequently subject to police targeting and harassment. Sex workers, especially older white women, romanticize sex work as sexual healing, while trans women are often assumed to be engaging in prostitution solely because of their appearance.
ChapterViolence Against Trans Women of Color
EpisodeMystic Mother | 3. The Article
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
In this episode, we learn about the American Tantra movement, how it started and what it means.
08:37 - 10:21 (01:44)
Summary
In this episode, we learn about the American Tantra movement, how it started and what it means. We also get a glimpse of the life of the movement's founder, Tracy Elise, and the challenges she faced while running her temple in Phoenix.
ChapterViolence Against Trans Women of Color
EpisodeMystic Mother | 3. The Article
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Tracy's confidence and stubbornness led her to ignore the warnings of some temple members and take action towards getting her belongings out of the building.
10:21 - 14:06 (03:44)
Summary
Tracy's confidence and stubbornness led her to ignore the warnings of some temple members and take action towards getting her belongings out of the building.