March 13, 2023
Episode 78: Rafa Figueroa - Allyship

Get to know Rafa Figueroa as we discuss: Allyship, 300-400 Passed Anti Trans Legislation Bills, Bodegas, Code Switching, Intrigue Fashion and Beauty Supply, McFleshman's Brewing Company, Japanese / Korean Karaoke Rooms, Lawrence University's Conservatory, The Power of Telling Someone You Love Them and other interesting topics.
Links:
- LGBTQIA+ Resource and support: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
- Intrigue Fashion and Beauty Supply: https://www.facebook.com/intriguefash4u
- McFleshmans Brewery: https://www.mcfleshmans.com/
- History of the Bodega: https://queensofiaspanishinstitute.org/history/bodegas-an-icon-of-new-yorks-hispanic-culture/#:~:text=Originating%20in%20Spain%2C%20%E2%80%9Cbodega%E2%80%9D,to%20Puerto%20Rican%20factory%20workers.
- https://centropr-archive.hunter.cuny.edu/centrovoices/barrios/legacy-puerto-rican-bodega
- Karaoke!: https://singa.com/blog/korean-karaoke/ - Korean Karaoke Bar (noraebang)
- Tenn. Bill banning drag performance: https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB0003.pdf
- Bill that is now law that prohibits minors from receiving gender-affirming care: https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB0001.pdf
- Florida Bill that makes it a crime to be in a bathroom not aligned with the assigned gender at birth: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1521/BillText/Filed/PDF
- Hundreds more Anti-Trans Bills:https://www.aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights
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