Favorite Librarian, the Podcast

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 se

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

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

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

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. Commun

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. Routi

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 t

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 brilli

This week, explore the recent efforts of exclusion and transphobia with Forrest, Favorite Librarian. Yet, gain an understanding how radical inclusion is a seven step process. Paired with "Radical Inclusion: Seven Steps to Help You Create a More Just Workplace, Home and World" by David Moinina Sengeh, gain new tools and insight on how to better support Black and Black Quee

Join Forrest, Your Favorite Librarian this week for Episode 15: "Act Bad:" Living Without Hesitation. Divided into 4 sections, explore the possibilities of healing. Paired with "Crip Kinship: Disability Justice and Art Activism for Sin Invalid" by Shayda Kafai I. Holding Space and Active Listening II. Theory and New Information III. Preparing for the Life You Wa