Overview

In this episode of "Rooted2Thrive," host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari speaks with poet, author, and cultural worker, J Mase III about the deep-seated connection between trans solidarity and racial justice. J Mase III argues that these movements are inseparable, tracing the historical erasure of trans and gender-nonconforming leaders in Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities back to colonialism in the 1500s. The conversation unpacks the numerous systemic barriers that prevent trans people, particularly Black and Brown trans individuals, from thriving, including discrimination in housing, employment, education, and healthcare, as well as over-policing. J Mase III asserts that anti-trans rhetoric and legislation ultimately harm all marginalized people, especially Black and Brown cisgender women, and calls for a solidarity that moves beyond low-bar victories like gender-neutral bathrooms toward more radical actions like supporting abolition, reparations, and the direct reallocation of resources.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Historical Trans Leadership Roles 

• Colonialism and Trans Erasure 

• Systemic Barriers to Survival 

• Anti-Trans Policies and Racial Impact 

• Actionable Steps for Radical Solidarity

  
  

Guest Information:

J Mase IIIPoet/Author/Cultural Worker

Social Media:

Instagram : @jmaseiii

Website: www.jmaseiii.com

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