The Strong Stance

Eli Strong

Uplifting the issues, voices, and lived experiences of the transgender community.

  1. 22.10.2017

    The Tide of Change in Tuscaloosa

    It’s been 18 years since I stepped on campus as a freshman at the University of Alabama as a teenage queer kid. A lot has changed since that day. On this episode of The Strong Stance, I explore the strides the campus and the town of Tuscaloosa have made, while celebrating the 15th anniversary of UA Safe Zone, which I co-founded in 2002, Homecoming, and speaking at Druid City Pride that’s still in its early years of existence. Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrongstance UA Safe Zone: http://safezone.ua.edu Druid City Pride: https://www.druidcitypride.org Pride Speakers: Gina Mallisham & Sgt. Justin Kelly Equality Alabama: https://www.equalityal.org… The post The Tide of Change in Tuscaloosa appeared first on The Strong Stance.

  2. 16.09.2017

    Both Sides Now

    Experience changes your life. It changes how you see things, how you perceive the world and your future expectations. With experience, you may look at life, in the words of Joni Mitchell, from Both Sides Now. On this episode, I’m bringing you stories from three trans folks about seeing different sides of their own personal life events. Story Tellers: JB Fuoco [“Seeing Both Sides (and the Middle Too)”] Julian [“It’s Hard to Understand, I Know”] Kris McElroy [“Fears and Joys”] JB Fuoco [“Seeing Both Sides (and the Middle Too)”] is a Latinx, queer, transgender business analyst and native Southerner. He … The post Both Sides Now appeared first on The Strong Stance.

  3. 14.07.2017

    Chris Jennings, The Coffee King

    This month’s Spotlight is focused on Chris Jennings: drag king, photographer, podcaster and host of the new weekly Facebook Live show, Coffee with Chris. They are truly an all around entrepreneur. We discussed what has gotten them to this point, what keeps them going, and their previous and current ventures, including a drag king-focused photo book called Kingxtaposition. We had such a great time with this conversation, so I hope you enjoy it. Resources: Fierce!: http://www.fiercequeerburlesquefest.com Coffee with Chris: https://www.facebook.com/coffeewithchrisshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisjaythemc Instagram: chrisjayphoto Download Episode… The post Chris Jennings, The Coffee King appeared first on The Strong Stance.

  4. 15.05.2017

    The State of Queer Public Health

    With the recent House passing of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), the state of queer public health is even more unsure and in danger. Part of what AHCA does, and what has caused the loudest outrage, is make it more difficult for folks with pre-existing conditions to get and keep adequate and affordable health insurance, and by extension, health*care*. A few items that have been listed as pre-existing conditions by the Kaiser Family Foundation include AIDS, HIV, “sexual deviation or disorder”, and transexualism. Obviously these particular ones disproportionately affect the queer and trans communities, in addition to all the … The post The State of Queer Public Health appeared first on The Strong Stance.

  5. 16.03.2017

    Angela Dumlao & Call Me They

    On this episode, I am honored to have the brilliant Angela Dumlao as my Spotlight guest! We discussed their wildly popular trans and non-binary versions of the #ShePersisted memes, as well as the rest of their projects including Call Me They, Post Traumatic Super Delightful, and @MenswearSelfCare. We had a great discussion about gender, individualized healing, fashion, and self-care. I had such a wonderful time talking to Angela and I hope they will grace the show again soon. You can find more information on them and all their projects via the links below. Resources: Website: angelacdumlao.com Twitter: @angelacdumlao Call Me … The post Angela Dumlao & Call Me They appeared first on The Strong Stance.

  6. 15.02.2017

    Kendra Brill

    On this episode of The Strong Stance Spotlight, I speak to Kendra Brill about her life, her time in prison, her struggle with addiction, her transition, her faith and her new book, ‘The Kendra Brill Story: From Out Of The Ashes A Phoenix Emerges’. You can purchase the book here: http://www.lulu.com/shop/tess-decarlo/the-kendra-brill-story/paperback/product-23054769.html You can connect with Kendra on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/KendraCatherineBrill Download Episode… The post Kendra Brill appeared first on The Strong Stance.

  7. 02.12.2016

    Angry, Broken, Processing, and Trying to Heal

    A lot has happened in the country, in the trans community, and in my own personal life in the last 5 weeks. The bulk of it has left me very angry and broken. Join me on this episode of The Strong Stance, as I discuss the events of the past month, including the Transgender Day of Remembrance, the election and its aftermath, my recent move and the toll that it’s all taken. If you would like to donate to the work of the Trans Women of Color Collective, go to www.twocc.us and click ‘Donate’ in the upper right corner. Download … The post Angry, Broken, Processing, and Trying to Heal appeared first on The Strong Stance.

  8. 07.09.2016

    Adjusting to Southern Intersections

    Moving to any new environment always means adjustment: Taking a new job, starting a new family, moving to a new city. With each of these shifts often comes a new culture and a new social circle. And while building that circle can be at least somewhat difficult for most people, it’s particularly more onerous if you belong to a community that is not widely accepted or even understood. Combine that with any other minority status and the intersectionality of those identities can compound those adjustments. And what if that new culture is one that tends to be significantly more conservative? … The post Adjusting to Southern Intersections appeared first on The Strong Stance.

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