Ep 31 - Sylvia Rivera [with Carrot]

Grab your bricks, Divas!

Maybe you thought our episode on Marsha P. Johnson was too sad? Strap in. It's about to get even sadder.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains a number of references to the sexual abuse of children. There is also reference made to gender dysphoria, transphobic abuse and violence. In addition, the episode contains the use of homophobic slurs. If you feel this one isn't for you, maybe give it a miss.

However, the brilliant, warm light of Carrot - cabaret superstar and host of @TheEnbyShow - is here to help us all through this journey with kindness, laughter and a great, big bag full of bricks.

Here are some links to resources mentioned in the episode:

You're Wrong About's episode on Stonewall is here

Sylvia's 1973 speech can be found here

“Gay Rights Before Stonewall”, by Michael Kazman, for Dissent Magazine

“5 Pre-Stonewall Events that Shaped the LGBT Community: Trailblazers” by Dan Avery, for NewNowNext

“Leslie Feinburg Interviews Sylvia Riviera: I’m Glad I was in the Stonewall Riot” for Worker’s World

“Meet the Trans Women of Color Who Helped Put Stonewall on the Map” by Jamilah King, for Identities.Mic

Please consider donating to the Trans Women of Color Collective here

Follow @CarrotDrag and @TheEnbyShow

Also, the borough that Transy House was located in was Brooklyn and it is now part of the NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project.

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