Aug 06 2023 58 mins
Published in August 2023
"We are here building something together and to hold space for the dreamwork" says Katucha, of the anti-racist and anti-transphobic community she's hoping for. In this episode, Ru, Katucha and Jules share their Pride stories; past, present and future and what they're hopeful for living in Scotland. We talk love, language, allyship and how sometimes we need to "kill joy" to build a better, safer world.
CW: Mentions of racism, homophobia, transphobia and a brief mention of suicide
About Dr Katucha Bento
she/her
Katucha Bento, co-founded the Free Afro-Brazilian University, loves to work in collaboration with people and nature for social and environmental justice. Works with subversive language and queer insights. Is the auntie and guide-mother of fantastic humans called Chizara, Jason and Chibueze. Currently she teaches at the University of Edinburgh.
Instagram @katuchabento
About Rujazzle
she/her/they/them
Rujazzle is a Glasgow-based drag queen, artist, host and producer, who described herself as the 'Painted Lady, Walking Exhibition(ist) and Arty tart'
Instagram @rujazzle
References
Sara Ahmed - author of The Feminist Killjoy Handbook
Lighthouse | The Feminist Killjoy Handbook (lighthousebookshop.com)
The Feminist Killjoy Handbook – Argonaut Books
Dr Gail Lewis
Gail Lewis (academic) - Wikipedia
Majur
Major, trans singer from Brazil. Here she is praying for the feminine Orisha Oyá (fire, warrior, shapeshifter between butterfly and buffalo).
M A J U R 🧜🏿♀️ (@majur) • Instagram photos and videos
Instagram @majur
"We are here building something together and to hold space for the dreamwork" says Katucha, of the anti-racist and anti-transphobic community she's hoping for. In this episode, Ru, Katucha and Jules share their Pride stories; past, present and future and what they're hopeful for living in Scotland. We talk love, language, allyship and how sometimes we need to "kill joy" to build a better, safer world.
CW: Mentions of racism, homophobia, transphobia and a brief mention of suicide
About Dr Katucha Bento
she/her
Katucha Bento, co-founded the Free Afro-Brazilian University, loves to work in collaboration with people and nature for social and environmental justice. Works with subversive language and queer insights. Is the auntie and guide-mother of fantastic humans called Chizara, Jason and Chibueze. Currently she teaches at the University of Edinburgh.
Instagram @katuchabento
About Rujazzle
she/her/they/them
Rujazzle is a Glasgow-based drag queen, artist, host and producer, who described herself as the 'Painted Lady, Walking Exhibition(ist) and Arty tart'
Instagram @rujazzle
References
Sara Ahmed - author of The Feminist Killjoy Handbook
Lighthouse | The Feminist Killjoy Handbook (lighthousebookshop.com)
The Feminist Killjoy Handbook – Argonaut Books
Dr Gail Lewis
Gail Lewis (academic) - Wikipedia
Majur
Major, trans singer from Brazil. Here she is praying for the feminine Orisha Oyá (fire, warrior, shapeshifter between butterfly and buffalo).
M A J U R 🧜🏿♀️ (@majur) • Instagram photos and videos
Instagram @majur