In this episode, I interview queer, community organizers, Cris and Capri. Cris Nippard (they/them) is a 19 year old Black, queer, non-binary radical and community activist, born and based in Toronto. Cris has been active and passionate about social justice, community work, and the arts since they were 14. Capri Contreras De-Blasis (they/them) is 24 and born in Canada. Capri’s background is Chilean/Argentinian and Capri identifies as a white Latino. Capri is passionate about community gathering and fostering a sense of belongingness. 

In this episode, we discuss their recent event at Hanlan’s Point Beach, on Toronto Island, a space that has been historically queer, but not without a fight. It was powerful to discuss identity, intersectionality, privilege, safe spaces, community, and something both Cris and Capri are working on unlearning at the moment. 

You can follow @friendsofhandlans on instagram to stay in the loop! 

-

My music is written and recorded by the Kingston High All Stars, in Wellington New Zealand.

My graphics are done by MyMaggsyMayCo, in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.