Take the Last Bite Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity

We take a bite out of Midwest queer history! Vince Tripi (he/him, co/cos) is a homegrown historian dedicated to compiling LGBTQ+ history into digestible exhibits for pride-goers and LGBTQ+ youth. We chat about his latest project called “Flyover Country,” an exhibit highlighting LGBTQ+ firsts of the Midwest, including some wild discoveries about the first few years of the Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference.
Additional Resources and References from this episode: 
Check out all of Vince’s LGBTQ+ history exhibits: https://vince.lgbt/exhibits/Learn more about MBLGTACC at mblgtacc.orgRead the full news release about the Institute receiving an award an ACPA Learn more about the Coalition for Sexuality and Gender Identities For questions, comments, or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org.
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Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of strategy and impact for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity
Cover art: Adrienne McCormick


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We’re delivering a batch of small bites featuring Doctor Who and extraterrestrial gender education [06:29]; parallels and lessons from a trainwreck in East Palestine, Ohio and Gaza, Palestine [35:54]; and getting things done (like web coding) with empathy [45:27].
Additional Resources and References from this episode: 
No Pride in Genocide – a collective of Queer and Trans anti-zionist Palestinians, Arab/SWANA folks, Jews, and allies working for a free Palestine.Article: Norfolk Southern continues to defend CEO Alan Shaw’s leadership Article: Doctor Who has always been woke, and that’s the way real fans like itGoblin.tools –  a collection of small, simple, single-task tools, mostly designed to help neurodivergent people find overwhelming or difficultFor questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org
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Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of strategy and impact for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity
Cover art: Adrienne McCormick


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We take a bite out of “the gender debate” with sports journalist Katie Barnes (they/them). 
We reminisce about our days as student leaders at gay camp, how Katie’s educational background in history, higher education, and even Russian studies has positioned them to be a leading reporter at/on the intersection of sports and gender, and the release of their new book “Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debate” 
Join us in Lexington, Kentucky November 3-5 for the Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference featuring Katie Barnes as Keynote. Register and make arrangements at mblgtacc.org 


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We take a bite out of asexuality across generations with Cody Daigle-Orians (they/them) aka Ace Dad Advice and author of “I Am Ace: Advice on Living Your Best Asexual Life.” We chat about their Ace Dad persona, the nebulous concept of being a “queer elder,” and Cody’s aspiration for a multigenerational book series guiding folks through their asexual journeys. 


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We take a bite out of queer animation, TV shows and characters with resident nerds Andy Newhouse and Michelle Walters. We discuss the finale of The Owl House, D20’s Dungeons and Drag Queens, and which other queer streaming moments we’d smash or pass. 

Additional Resources & References  

Listen to “The Anatomy of a Liberatory Think Tank” 

Learn more about the Writers Guild of America (WGA) Strike

Streaming & TV Show Recommendations and References 

The Owl House 
The Legend of Vox Machina
Avatar: The Last Airbender 
The Legend of Korra 
The Last Airbender directed by M. Night Shyamalan 
Harley Quinn
D20 Dungeons and Drag Queens 
Gravity Falls 
The Ultimatum: Queer Love 

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Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity 

Cover art: Adrienne McCormick


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We take a bite out of emergency-room and travel nursing with Britney Daniels, a Black, masculine-presenting, tattooed lesbian and author of “Journal of a Black Queer Nurse”. We chat about Britney’s observations in the emergency room, the derailment that led to her career, and her high hopes for improvements to healthcare systems. 

Connect with Britney Daniels 
Website: https://blackqueernurse.co/ Instagram: @BlackQueerNurseFind Journal of a Black Queer Nurse through Common Notions 
Additional Resources & References
Omaha City Council unanimously approves renaming of street to commemorate activist and musical artist Dominique Morgan 
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Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity 

Cover art: Adrienne McCormick


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