Episode 54
Guest: Daye Pope
Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW
Daye Pope, Director of Civic Engagement at T.A.K.E. (Trans Advocates Knowledgeable Empowering), discusses the organization's work supporting trans women of color and resisting the wave of anti-trans legislation across the U.S. She explains how these laws—rooted in racism, classism, and cisnormativity—harm trans youth, deny essential health care, and criminalize affirming providers and families. Daye also highlights T.A.K.E.'s civic engagement efforts, including voting rights advocacy for trans people of color. Grounded in love, resilience, and community leadership, this conversation offers a powerful look at organizing for safety, dignity, and justice.
In this episode:
- The wave of anti-trans legislation and how it targets trans youth, families, and providers
- How transphobia is rooted in racism, classism, and cisgender white patriarchal normativity
- The truth about puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and countering misinformation
- Voting rights advocacy and civic engagement for trans people of color
- How T.A.K.E. builds community leadership and organizes for safety, dignity, and justice
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3 years ago
Thank you for checking out the episode and your comments! I’m so glad you felt this way about this episode! I’m really grateful I was able to connect with Daye and T.A.K.E. for this powerful interview. Their work is amazing! And the best part is you saying you’re going to get even more involved! Yes!
3 years ago
This was a great podcast! As a member of the LGBT+ community, it’s very important to me to be aware of trans issues and those doing the work. It was very interesting to listen to a member of T.A.K.E discuss their role in helping out trans youth. They do a great job of discussing these issues in a professional manner but in a way that makes sure listeners know that these are urgent issues that people should deal with. This podcast encouraged me to get even more engaged than I am. Great podcast!