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Money and Nikeeta drop another episode to celebrate pride month. Miss Major reminds us Stonewall was a rebellion. Money gives a check-in acronym. Nikeeta shares how our identities are political, even at work. Submit your Curved Chronicles and questions for Nikeeta and Money!!! Contribute to QueerWOC: https://www.paypal.me/QueerWOC Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod Use the hashtag #QueerWOC Send us an email or submit your Curved Chronicles: QueerWOCpod@gmail.com 00:05:37 QueerWOC of the Week Miss Major Griffin-Gracy @immissmajor https://forwardtogether.org/transvisionaries-miss-major/ https://www.gofundme.com/MsMajorRetirement 00:12:34 Community Contributors Thanks for the PayPal donations and heeeey new patrons! We’re still trying to reach 100 by the end of Pride Month… We can do it!!! 00:14:49 Mental Moment with Money PIMP "PIMP" Model of checking in with friends Plan Intent Means Preparations #SquadCare 00:29:54 Word & Topic - being out at work Books Nikeeta mentions: Out in the

Money and Nikeeta welcome pride month remembering Sylvia Rivera and Pride’s radical roots. Money has an acronym for P.R.I.D.E. Nikeeta gives us a breakdown of the important takeaways from the same-sex cake case. Also, its hard af to date while Black Feminist-ing. Submit your Curved Chronicles and questions for Nikeeta and Money!!! Contribute to QueerWOC: https://www.paypal.me/QueerWOC Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod Use the hashtag #QueerWOC Send us an email or submit your Curved Chronicles: QueerWOCpod@gmail.com 00:06:14 QueerWOC of the Week Sylvia-Ray Rivera https://medium.com/queer-history-for-the-people/simply-sylvia-bc8d98af205d https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/forgotten-latina-trailblazer-lgbt-activist-sylvia-rivera-n438586 00:15:10 Community Contributors Thanks Camila, Heaven, & random fine ass Queer Woman at TDE concert iTunes UGA College Girl TeddyB671 Ecarteaux Maryre93 Azure We’re still trying to reach 100 by the end of Pride Month… We can do it!!! 00:21:55 Mental M

Money the Monster and No-break Nikeeta were supposed to talk being out at work, but when you record at midnight, things don’t go as planned. Listen to Money talk emotional intelligence. Nikeeta gives us a breakdown on how to be in solidarity with Palestine. Neither of us can stop singing early 2000 hits. We hope you love our terrible singing. Also, submit your Curved Chronicles!!! Contribute to QueerWOC: https://www.paypal.me/QueerWOC Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod Use the hashtag #QueerWOC to suggest phrases/ideas for merch Send us an email or submit your Curved Chronicles: QueerWOCpod@gmail.com 00:07:00 QueerWOC of the Week Wanuri Kahiu http://www.okayafrica.com/cannes-2018-wanuri-kahiu-rafiki-first-kenyan-film-premiere/ 00:10:41 Community Contributors Thanks to everyone who left iTunes reviews!! We’re still trying to reach 100 by the end of Pride Month… We can do it!!! Big thanks to Milton for becoming a Patron 00:30:55 Mental Moment with Money Mood Moment. Take some time to jou

From Laura to Lena to Labor Day to Lesbians, Money and no-break Nikeeta talk L words! Nikeeta lied to us all about taking a break. Money suggests a community affirmation activity. Is May Day really gay? Why didn’t anyone tell us about lesbian visibility day? Also, submit your Curved Chronicles!!! Contribute to QueerWOC: https://www.paypal.me/QueerWOC Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod Use the hashtag #QueerWOC to suggest phrases/ideas for merch Send us an email or submit your Curved Chronicles: QueerWOCpod@gmail.com 00:12:08 QueerWOC of the Week Laura Agulair, presente! http://remezcla.com/lists/culture/remembering-laura-aguilar-the-chicana-photographer-who-turned-her-camera-to-las-invisible-communities/ 00:18:07 Community Contributors Thanks Sydney and Daosavanh for becoming new Patrons and Caroline for hitting the PayPal! 00:30:31 Mental Moment with Money Friend Fold. Money walks us through an activity for affirming our homies. 00:38:19 Word May Day. Nikeeta breaks down the radica

Episode 39: Honey Money and Nikeeta talk #KeepAleHome, Environmental Justice, and Kehlani… basically it’s a sweet episode! Nikeeta got a new job, so she’ll be MIA for a while. Money has a recipe for good vibes. Do we really not fuck with the word ‘queer’? How does language play a part in community, identity, and dating? Also, the first Curved Chronicle from a listener!!! Contribute to QueerWOC: https://www.paypal.me/QueerWOC Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod Use the hashtag #QueerWOC Send us an email: QueerWOCpod@gmail.com 00:09:04 QueerWOC of the Week Alejandra Pablos https://action.mijente.net/petitions/keep-alejandra-home-tell-az-gov-ducey-to-pardon-activist-alejandra-pablos-and-keep-her-home-1 00:21:07 Community Contributors Thanks Vani, Jasmine, Noah, RK for becoming new Patrons and Tawanna for upping! 00:26:19 Mental Moment with Money Vitamin D3, Niacin (Vitamin B3), and Mexican Agate (Crazy lace agate) 00:41:29 Word Environmental Justice 01:01:20 Topic - Kehlani, language,

Episode 38: Meta Curved Money and Nikeeta are recovering from colds and stomach bugs, but somehow still manage to get the episode up in time. Nikeeta got a new job. Money has teal hair just in time for Sexual Assault awareness month. This episode, Money shares shocking statistics on sexual assault, Nikeeta talks about the importance of Worker’s Centers, and they are both very, very tired! Oh and Curved Chronicles are back with a vengeance! We will be at #PodinLiveNYC on Saturday, April 21st at 4pm at Von 3 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10012 Hosted by Tea with Queen and J., PodinLiveNYC is a podcast meetup for listeners, podcasters, and other independent creatives. RSVP for FREE here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/podinlivenyc-podcast-meet-up-tickets-44528362531 Contribute to QueerWOC: https://www.paypal.me/QueerWOC Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod Use the hashtag #QueerWOC Send us an email: QueerWOCpod@gmail.com 00:07:40 QueerWOC of the Week Phoenix QPOC Baddies 00:23:20 Community C

Money and Nikeeta ride the wave of excitement after meeting one of their Black Feminist foremothers, Barbara Smith. Nikeeta got a haircut. Money can’t stop quoting ‘Black Panther’. This episode, Nikeeta and Money apologize for misgendering, Money shares when you should check on a friend, and they both interview organizer, author, and activist Barbara Smith. We will be at #PodinLiveNYC on Saturday, April 21st at 4pm at Von 3 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10012 Hosted by Tea with Queen and J., PodinLiveNYC is a podcast meetup for listeners, podcasters, and other independent creatives. RSVP for FREE here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/podinlivenyc-podcast-meet-up-tickets-44528362531 Contribute to QueerWOC: https://www.paypal.me/QueerWOC Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod Use the hashtag #QueerWOC Send us an email: QueerWOCpod@gmail.com 00:09:51 Community Contributors Thanks Chyla and Desiree for becoming new Patrons! Love to Diamond for the PayPal donation and Asteir for showing us love! 00

Click play to hear QueerWOC live on the TuneIn Live SXSW Podcast Stage with special guests @tea-with-queen-and-j Contribute to QueerWOC: https://www.paypal.me/QueerWOC Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod Use the hashtag #QueerWOC #TeaWithQJ Send us an email: QueerWOCpod@gmail.com QueerWOC of the Week: Diamond Stylz Diamond Stylz™ is a premiere voice of the trans community. #MarshasPlate Last year she started the podcast, Marsha's Plate. Named after the trans pioneer Marsha P. Johnson, Marsha’s Plate is where three friends come together every Thursday sharing culture, opinions and perspectives through a black trans womanist lens. Community Contributors - Thanks Brian, Christy, & Sidney for becoming new Patrons! Love to Daliah for the PayPal donation! LGBT Resource Center @ SU for helping fund our travel & supporting QPOCS in general New New and Vitamin_Si for leaving iTunes Reviews Mental Moment with Money Survival. Check out "The Shape of My Impact" by High Priestess of QueerWOC Dr. Al

Money drops all the need to know information about #QueerWOC live at SXSW... and a few anxiety hacks! The show will be streaming live at tunein.com/sxswpodcaststage QueerWOC live at SXSW with @Tea-With-Queen-And-j on Monday, March 12 at 9:30am in the Fairmont Wisteria Room #PodinLiveSXSW Meetup with QueerWOC and Tea With Queen and J. on Tuesday, March 13th at 5pm at Licha's Cantina 1306 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702 Donate to QueerWOC at paypal.me/queerwoc

Money has seen ‘Black Panther’ 7 times. Nikeeta hasn’t seen it at all. This should be fun! This episode, Nikeeta shares why we should all celebrate International Women’s Day, Money works through self harm via her inner Killmonger, and they both reconsider baby-making thanks to a queer inclusive Doula workshop. We will be live at SXSW Monday, March 12th at 9:30am, with special guests @TeaWithQJ! Check out the event page here: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2018/events/PP99023 AUSTIN, TX Meetup at Licha’s Cantina Tuesday, March 13th at 5pm Contribute to QueerWOC: https://www.paypal.me/QueerWOC Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod Use the hashtag #QueerWOC Send us an email: QueerWOCpod@gmail.com 00:07:08 QueerWOC of the Week: Emma González https://intomore.com/impact/Emma-Gonzalez-Is-The-Bisexual-Latinx-Teen-Leading-The-Charge-For-Gun-Control/1c743ab4886b41a3 00:24:38 Community Contributors Thanks Aisha, Hector, Hazel, and Deborah for becoming new Patrons! Love to Maroussia for the PayPal donation

Money and Nikeeta are back to unite, ignite, and excite the queer women of color community! This episode, we talk celebrating every form of love in your life, what reparations for Black folks could look like, and our favorite sex toys, because yall asked! We will be live at SXSW in Austin, TX on March 12th at 9:30am, with special guests @TeaWithQJ! Check out the event page here: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2018/events/PP99023 Contribute to QueerWOC: https://www.paypal.me/QueerWOC Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod Use the hashtag #QueerWOC Send us an email: QueerWOCpod@gmail.com 00:05:50 QueerWOC of the Week: History Making Black Queer Baddies June Jordan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUSTxhYu7-4 Monica Roberts - http://transgriot.blogspot.com/ Fallon Fox - https://www.vice.com/en_au/article/3b7j3j/fallon-fox-is-a-woman-get-over-it-925 Tracy Africa Norman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e267baYqc0k Audre Lorde - https://genius.com/Audre-lorde-a-litany-for-survival-annotated 00:26:0

Money and Nikeeta are back to unite, ignite, and excite the queer women of color community! This episode, we talk Palestinian lesbian solidarity, pinkwashing, and power bottoms, because queerness is everywhere! Oh, and we will be LIVE at SXSW with special guests @Tea-with-queen-and-j Contribute to QueerWOC: https://www.paypal.me/QueerWOC Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod Use the hashtag #QueerWOC Send us an email: QueerWOCpod@gmail.com 00:06:13 QueerWOC of the Week: Haneen Maikey,the co-founder and director of AlQaws for Sexual & Gender Diversity in Palestinian Society http://www.newsweek.com/why-we-should-boycott-gay-pride-tel-aviv-623211 http://www.aswatgroup.org/en/article/survival-kit-palestinian-lesbian-part1 00:09:03 Community Contributors: Thanks to our new patrons Khadija, Janicia, Maroussia, and Catalina 00:16:30 Mental Moment w/ Money: Unsure about if you have experienced a trauma? Money has a 4-point checklist that you might find helpful. Are you having intrusive thoughts/f

Nikeeta and Money don't want you to settle for anything less than bomb sex, which means you need to take a really good look at your consent practices. In this episode we talk consent, crushes, and just how important community is when it seems like we're always mourning queer women of color. Contribute to QueerWOC: https://www.paypal.me/QueerWOC Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod Use the hashtag #QueerWOC Send us an email: QueerWOCpod@gmail.com 5:27 QueerWOC of the Week: Kaladaa Crowell, Brandi Mells, Shanta Myers and Kerrice Lewis. Ancestors too soon https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/murders-of-4-black-lesbians-highlight-increased-violence-against-lgbtq-communities_us_5a5778cbe4b0616638288454 18:39 Community Contributors: Monae, Margaret, Queen, and Tawanna are new Patrons. Danielle and Crystal showed us love. Jasmyn sent us goodies from @theeven3xchange 25:00 Mental Moment w/ Money: January is mental wellness month! Here are 15 ways to catch up with your homies that aren’t gettin

In the first episode of 2018 Money and Nikeeta learn out loud while discussing demisexuality. New year celebrations often come with resolutions about our bodies, so Nikeeta and Money discuss their relationships to their bodies and their gender presentations. Want to talk to a loved one about seeing a therapist? Money has tips to make that conversation easier. Money is also still failing at love… but what else is new? Contribute to QueerWOC: https://www.paypal.me/QueerWOC Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod Use the hashtag #QueerWOC Send us an email: QueerWOCpod@gmail.com 8:34 QueerWOC of the Week: Joyita Mondal, India’s 1st Trans Judge #TeamJoyita http://zeenews.india.com/india/joyita-mondal-indias-first-transgender-judge-some-facts-about-her-2051163.html 14:14 Community Contributors: Melissa (PayPal) Khadija (PayPal) Bailey (Patreon) Diedrick (iTunes) @PodcastsInColor @TeaWithQJ @InnerHoeUprising 25:05 Mental Moment w/ Money: January is mental wellness month! Talk to your peeps abou

Money and Nikeeta reflect on their year, explain why EVERY Black queer should celebrate Kwanzaa, and share their hopes for #QueerWOC2018! Contribute to QueerWOC: https://www.paypal.me/QueerWOC Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod 4:30 QueerWOC of the Week: Sofia Rivera Peña https://netargv.com/2017/12/07/moving-speech-rio-grande-valley-activist-addresses-reproductive-justice-lgbtq-rights/ 8:45 Community Contributors: @dixmacabre; Laura; Kait 12:30 Mental Moment w/ Money: Scrap the reolutions and cerate a rememberlutions jar: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alannaokun/im-so-im-so-proud-of-you?utm_term=.cvnLp1620#.ejN6X8nYj 20:25 Word: “Kwanzaa” What are the principles of Kwanzaa? How is it related to QueerWOC? Money and Nikeeta talk all 7 principles and the queer women of color legacy of celebrating Kwanzaa https://vimeo.com/17887874 https://www.autostraddle.com/four-things-we-can-all-learn-from-queering-kwanzaa-404935/ http://www.ebony.com/news-views/why-lgbt-african-americans-embrace-kwanzaa

Money and Nikeeta reflect on their spirituality as the holidays near, explain what’s new about neoliberal capitalism, and urge you to give therapy time… at least 7 sessions! Also, let the laugh of Jenifer Lewis bless yo life! Contribute to QueerWOC: https://www.paypal.me/QueerWOC Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod 8:30 QueerWOC of the Week: Angela Peñaredondo: https://www.lambdaliterary.org/interviews/10/25/celebrating-filipina-american-history-month/ Rutina Wesley and Chef Shonda: https://www.instagram.com/p/BboXcyXgMum/?taken-by=rutina_wesley 13:44 Community Contributors: Fabiola; Kijafa; RichWest07; Keheira 19:37 Mental Moment w/ Money: Money urges you to hang in there with therapy. Most people experience change between the 7th and 10th sessions. Also, listen to this amazing Jenifer Lewis interview on ‘Another Round’: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5XpsMEarRLe9dPTc88ruPW 28:55 Word: “Neoliberalism” What exactly is neoliberal capitalism? How is it different from liberalism? Nikee

Money and Nikeeta reminisce on their gayest holiday moments, explain the difference between organizing and advocacy, and provide all the distractions you need to escape holiday obligations. Enjoy your family feast day and remember: the first Thanksgiving story is a colonialist lie! Use the code “QueerWOC” to get free shipping on your orders from CharleeJ Co. - apparel designed with queer people of color in mind!  www.charleejco.com/ QueerWOC of the Week: Political Baddies!! Rahzie Seals Andrea Jenkins: https://andreajenkinsforward8.org/ Phillipe Cunningham: https://www.cunninghammpls.org/ Jamila Hammami: @jamilaMhammami https://stepfeed.com/10-badass-arab-women-who-are-fighting-for-sexual-freedom-9118 Contribute to QueerWOC: https://www.paypal.me/QueerWOC Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod 27:08 Mental Moment w/ Money: Money lists her favorite podcasts, shows, movies, and instagrams to get you out of the holiday rut. 40:55 Word: “Organizing” What exactly is organizing? How is it differ

Money and Nikeeta nerd out over making friends, collapsing capitalism, and dealing with anxiety. Use the code “QueerWOC” to get free shipping on your orders from CharleeJ Co. - apparel designed with queer people of color in mind!  www.charleejco.com/ QueerWOC of the Week: Mykki Blanco https://i-d.vice.com/en_us/article/43a57j/out-of-this-world-i-d-meets-mykki-blanco Contribute to QueerWOC: https://www.paypal.me/QueerWOC Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod 11:43 Mental Moment w/ Money: Anxiety Countdown. Feeling flooded with anxiety? Try this quick sensory exercise to trick your mind into calming you down:     5- things you can see     4- things you can touch     3- things you can hear     2- things you can smell     1- thing you can taste 25:31 Word: “Socialism” What exactly is Socialism? What does it have to do QueerWOC? Nikeeta breaks down the 4 tenets of Socialism, a political stance in which Workers own the means of production Expansion of Democracy and change through democratic org

Money and Nikeeta talk local elections, Burger King bae, pronouns, breakups, and seasonal affective disorder... basic Black queer troublemaker shenanigans. Pronouns are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to gender, CharleeJCo is still offering free shipping using the code "QueerWOC", and coming out to your partner is not easy. We share our feelings on pronouns and share our tips for dealing with breakups. Use the code “QueerWOC” to get free shipping on your orders from CharleeJ Co. - apparel designed with queer people of color in mind!  www.charleejco.com/ QueerWOC of the Week: Serena "Rahzie" Seals for 4th District Common Council https://www.serenaseals.org/ https://www.serenaseals.org/platform "Burger King Bae" stands up to high school bullies https://twitter.com/JustJOSH_ingYa/status/920841882162417664 Community Contributors: Laura Jaffe; The Even Exchange Podcast; Appreciative As F*ck; Ashia Irie Mental Moment w/ Money: Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type

Money and Nikeeta are joined by our sib Ahmad (@maahdsaeed) to talk preferences and just how political the personal can get. Capitalism will not save Black people, Reina Gossett is our archival research bae, and all the famous QPOCs prefer yt gays. We interrogate our “preferences” and realize that loving ourselves changed our desires for others. Use the code “QueerWOC” to get free shipping on your orders from CharleeJ Co. - apparel designed with queer people of color in mind!  https://www.charleejco.com/ QueerWOC of the Week: Reina Gossett https://www.teenvogue.com/story/reina-gossett-marsha-p-johnson-op-ed Sarah Hegazy http://www.civicegypt.org/?p=74532 Community Contributors: Sophia; Chaka Khan Jr.; Kidd-krazii Mental Moment w/ Money: Fictive kin/Friendship is the key to long life! Word: “The personal is political” Topic: Preferences come from somewhere…. Curved Chronicles: Brooklyn to the Bronx is not long distance! Follow Money| IG/Twitter @MelanatedMoney Follow Nikeeta| IG/Twitter @AfroBlazingGuns F