Favorite Librarian, the Podcast

Forrest Evans
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Favorite Librarian, the Podcast

Name's Forrest. I'm a licensed, QWOC Atlanta-based librarian, #blerd, and published poet. My love for reading fuels my passion to circulate Black and Queer History, and Literature. Celebrate reading with me! You are not alone. There is a book out there for you. Check out favoritelibrarian.com for more!

  1. BONUS: "Never Been Played, Played Along"

    28/11/2023

    BONUS: "Never Been Played, Played Along"

    From traveling to southeast Georgia to visit family, working in her community to consistently posting Black and LGBTQ People of Color literature, and resources-- in this episode, Forrest shares her personal experiences and insight about Gender Expression, identity and sexuality.The conversation continues with exploring pivotal elements of Heteronormal spaces, femme privilege and sexuality possibility-- along with Your Inner Teenage and the Importance of Friendships. "Power: The Rise of ...

    1h1min
  2. BONUS: The Restorative Act of Not Giving A Good Damn

    19/11/2023

    BONUS: The Restorative Act of Not Giving A Good Damn

    This podcast episode is to create, build, and share practice healing and liberation in Black Queer, Queer and Trans Communities-- through my insight, findings and personal stories.Breaking down this episode into 4 sections, jump into this conversation: Defining the Types of Trauma and Their SymptomsThe Restraint of Emotional LaborArchived harm within the bodyHealing the Mind, Body and SoulBefore holiday season, check out this resources to support your journey. Continue reading!THE NATIO...

    43min
  3. BONUS Healing: The Angry Part of Trauma and Wrestling with Ourselves

    07/11/2023

    BONUS Healing: The Angry Part of Trauma and Wrestling with Ourselves

    Join Forrest, Your Favorite Librarian for an impromptu and informal conversation. Consisting of b-roll, new audio clips and personal recordings-- jump into the dialogue with Forrest. From exploring Grief and shame, the usage of both and how they effect expressions of sexuality and identity to rediscovering self in new environments. Forrest doesn't stop there, the conversation continues with paired personal stories and memories. From defining and understanding spiritual trauma and abuse, respe...

    51min
  4. BONUS: Queer Christians and When to Shut Up

    07/11/2023

    BONUS: Queer Christians and When to Shut Up

    This "phantom season" consists of b-roll and other, new audio recordings of Forrest, Favorite Librarian. Without a script or outline, see what is on Forrest's mind, heart and current reading list. Check out "Sexuality and Black Church: A Womanist Perspective" by Kelly Brown Douglas and while you're at it also check out "Beautiful Bottom, Beautiful Shame: Where Black Meets Queer" by Kathryn Bond Stockton and "Black Skinhead: Reflections on Blackness and Our Political Future" by Brandi Co...

    51min

  5. 30/10/2023

    Ep. 20: You Are Okay... And on to the Next

    Wrapping up Season II of Favorite Librarian the Podcast, join Forrest for this year's last podcast episode. Paired with Toni Morrison's National Best Seller " Self Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches and Meditations," jump into this week's episode. Broken into 4 sections: I. Atlanta Pride II. Self Regard and Discipline III. Holiday Blues and AnxietyIV. Community Building, Consistency, Reading October celebrates so many communities for its monthly celebration like Intersex Awareness month. part ...

    1h2min

  6. 02/10/2023

    Ep. 19: Intentions, Self Discipline, and Balance

    This week, after meeting Vice President Kamala Harris, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, and State Representative Park Cannon-- Your Favorite Librarian has been on cloud nine. Paired with "DapperQ Style: Ungendering Fashion" by Anita Dolce Vita, jump into this conversation with Forrest. Divided into four portions, check out this episode. 1. Friends, Family, and Foes 2. Routine 3. Introverts vs. Extroverts 4. Apply, Obtain, Use and Repeat With only one episode left of season II, be sure to leave ...

    47min

  7. 25/09/2023

    Ep. 18: Librarians are not Groomers: Librarians and Libraries Under Attack

    Librarians are gatekeepers... not groomers.As local libraries have become a major political and cultural battleground— librarians around the country are put in the crosshairs. Join this discussion with Forrest, Your Favorite Librarian, exploring this time of uncertainty. From librarians and media specialists being fired, Proud Boys protesting Drag Queen story times, books being taken out of public and academic libraries to rightwing extremist and conservative groups working together to streng...

    55min

  8. 17/09/2023

    Ep. 17: Brain Trauma, Break Ups, & Better Books

    Your Favorite Librarian visited Philadelphia, had a serious car accident, and also a break up. So, this week's episode follows her journey of healing and peace. Paired with this episode's paired title-- "Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts" by Rebecca Hall and Hugo Martinez, readers are in for a rollercoaster of a ride.The graphic novel is brilliant by a Black Queer author exploring the the slave revolts, and liberations, in the New York area and Eastern seaboard. Forrest, You...

    54min
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Name's Forrest. I'm a licensed, QWOC Atlanta-based librarian, #blerd, and published poet. My love for reading fuels my passion to circulate Black and Queer History, and Literature. Celebrate reading with me! You are not alone. There is a book out there for you. Check out favoritelibrarian.com for more!

Informações

  • Criado por
    Forrest Evans
  • Anos de atividade
    2021 - 2023
  • Episódios
    41
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Favorite Librarian
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    Favorite Librarian, the Podcast

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