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The staff of Ruth Ellis Center inside Detroit, MI work tirelessly every day to ensure our organization's vision: a world where LGBTQ+ young people are safe and supported no matter where they go. These are their stories and the stories of those whom we support.
New episodes are released at the beginning of each month.
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It's Pride and WE OUTSIDE!!!!
Hey y'all, missed us? We've missed you too, but we're back honey!!! This time with an engaging conversation about Faith and resiliency with one of our colleagues JM and some insight on where we will be and what we will be doing this Pride Month. It's juicy, heart grabbing and interesting!
Catfight For The Crown- June 14th, Tickets available
Resources JM spoke about:
Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey: A Methodist pastor and queer womanist theologian.
Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas: An Episcopal priest and Canon theologian, Dr. Douglas is a leading voice on sexuality and the Black church.
Dr. Phillip Butler: A scholar of Black transliberation theology, Dr. Butler explores artificial intelligence and biological technology to enhance somatic healing. Octavia Butler: A renowned science fiction writer, Octavia Butler's works often explore themes of identity, community, and survival. Her speculative fiction provides a unique lens through which to consider questions of faith, transformation, and resilience. James Baldwin: An influential writer and social critic, Baldwin's essays and novels delve into the complexities of race, sexuality, and religion. James Cone: Known as the father of Black Liberation Theology, Cone's work emphasizes the importance of understanding Jesus through the lens of the Black experience. His theology is rooted in the struggle for justice and affirming Black identity and dignity. Resmaa Menakem: A therapist and author, Menakem's work focuses on healing racial trauma. His book "My Grandmother's Hands" addresses how racial trauma is stored in the body and offers practices for healing and resilience.
Rev. Dr. Thomas Brandon Crowley: An academic who explores the queering of the Black church, Dr. Crowley's research examines how Black queer identities navigate and transform traditional religious spaces.Bishop Yvette Flunder: Founder of the City of Refuge, a radically inclusive church, Bishop Flunder is a powerful advocate for LGBTQ+ rights within the faith community. Unity Fellowship Church Movement: Founded by the late Archbishop Carl Bean. (In the 1970s, Motown producers approached Bean to sing a song they'd been working on. It was called "I Was Born This Way.",) this movement provides a spiritual home for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly people of color. Sr. Bishop Jacquelyn D. Holland: A theologian, activist, teacher, mother, and lesbian, Bishop Holland has dedicated her life to the intersection of faith and sexuality. I Know What Heaven Looks Like: A Modern Day Coming of Age Story By: Lawrence Tanner Richardson
We also want to highlight the talented Patrick Harris II, Volunteer Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast.
Check out our producer Patrick and his work at Patrick Harris (@presidentpat) • Instagram photos and videos
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It's Women's Herstory Month
Happy Women’s HERstory Month!
We’d like to close this month of celebrating Women by highlighting two powerhouse women in our organization.
Kathie Griffin, Associate Director of Health Equity
and Outreach/CLQ Program Manager of Kofi House
Harmony Harris, Health Equity Manager of the Drop-in Center.
Women Who Inspire Us:
I’Sha Schultz-Spradlin- Mama Shu’s
Avalon Village ( HOME | The Avalon Village)
Krystina Edwards- Ruth Charlotte Ellis (ruthelliscenter.org)
Harmony Harris- Ts Madison (Ts Madison™️©️ (@tsmadison) • Instagram photos and videos)
Kathie Griffin- Dr. Sheryl Simmons Youth for Global Health
(Y4GH Homepage)
We have an exclusive collaboration with the
folks over at Sepia Coffee @scpdetroit-instagram www.sepiacoffeeproject.com and
Pottluckery Ceramics @pottluckery-instagram - pottluckery.com.
If you’re moved to give during this time,
please click here to donate.
We want to highlight the talented Patrick Harris II, Volunteer Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast.
Check out our producer Patrick and his work at Patrick Harris (@presidentpat)
• Instagram photos and videos
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Holly, Jolly & LATE
Holiday Season is a BUSY one for Ruth Ellis Center. All of the staff are running around and organizing things to make sure the young people we serve have a holiday season of joy, needs met, and space for their chosen families. That being said, sorry for our tardy on this episode. Krystina and I'Sha discuss the importance of safe queer spaces, have conversations with staff and a young person about what that means to them AND reveal a little surprise collaboration with the folks over at Sepia Coffee @scpdetroit-instagram www.sepiacoffeeproject.com and Pottluckery Ceramics @pottluckery-instagram pottluckery.com.
If you’re moved to give during this time, please click here to donate.
We want to highlight the talented Patrick Harris II, Volunteer Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast. Check out our producer Patrick and his work at Patrick Harris (@presidentpat) • Instagram photos and videos
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'Tis the Season
'Tis the season of gratitude and giving and I’Sha and Krystina discuss just what that giving from supporters like you looks like for the agency and share our gratitude. #GivingTuesday is right around the corner on November 28th, be sure to use the hashtag to show your support for the REC. If you’re moved to give during this time, please click here to donate.
If you are interested in doing a clothing or food drive for
the Center and would like to coordinate with us please contact us at development@ruthelliscenter.org and (313) 365-3325. Thank you in advance for your support!
We want to highlight the talented Patrick Harris II, Volunteer Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast. Check out our producer Patrick and his work at Patrick Harris (@presidentpat) • Instagram photos and videos
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Masking: Who said it First?
*Warning, host are using and speaking about some words that may be considered offensive or explicit. *
This is a long one ya’ll, but rightfully so. I’Sha and Krystina discuss masking, but not the masking you may assume, they discuss the use of queer lingo and colloquial phrases by non-queer folks and the origination of the phrases and terms. They discussed the queer persona and how it relates to Black Women and Black Southern culture. As well as discuss the hypocrisy from both sides and how it’s being used by
mainstream culture.
This month's special guest is Detroit City Councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero of District 6. The councilmember discusses intersectionality and celebrate LGBTQIA+ History Month and Latinx Heritage Month.
These are the resources mentioned in the podcast:
The Queens’ English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of lingo and colloquial phrases by Chloe O. Davis
Paris is Burning- Documentary Film
Pose- FX TV Show
Legendary-Reality Ballroom Competiton show on HBO
Special thank you to the talented Patrick Harris II, Volunteer Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast.
Check out the producer Patrick and his work at Patrick Harris
(@presidentpat) • Instagram photos and videos
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AI & The Binary
Krystina and I’Sha discuss AI and the challenges it presents for LGBTQIA+ folks and their identity intersections. They spoke with tech expert Oliver Haminson, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Information, to find out how LGBTQIA+ folks can be seen and heard in this race of AI integration. We also have a special message from a familiar voice.
These are a few articles mentioned in the podcast:
Queer Eye for AI: Risks and limitations of artificial intelligence for the sexual and gender diverse community
These Women Warned To Warn Us About AI
Computers are binary, people are not: how AI systems undermine LGBTQ identity
We also want to give a special thank you to everyone who assisted in our back-to-school drive, it was such a success. We passed out more than 50 backpacks to young people starting classes.
We also want to highlight the talented Patrick Harris II, Volunteer Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast.
Check out Patrick and his work at Patrick Harris (@presidentpat) • Instagram photos and videos
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