Narratives on Nature from Soledad Gonzalez
Meet Soledad Gozalez, a recent graduate of New College, a fierce advocate for justice, and a voice against oppression and censorship. In this pivotal episode of "Q***r for Cities," join Josh as we dive into a powerful discussion with Sol and her friend and co-organizer Gaby Batista. They share their experiences with SAFE, a student-led initiative fighting against fascism in education, and talk about the power of student organizing to shape a liberated future.
🎙️ Featured Quote:
"I feel like there have always been predetermined narratives about who I should be based on what nature says. When in fact nature is a subjective concept that is very constructed by things like white supremacy and fueled by homophobia and transphobia and a fear of difference. I want to interrogate the term nature. It should be a transformative and revealing experience, a journey, a nonlinear journey, instead of something that is reductive and restrictive." - Soledad Gonzalez
🔊 Listen now to uncover how young activists like Sol and Gaby are building power and envisioning a world where education fosters true freedom and creativity. Listen here: https://www.q***rforcities.com/
#Q***rForCities #StudentActivism #EducationalReform #Liberation #NewCollege #FightFascism #Q***rVoices #Q***rPodcast #ListenNow
Quick update! Tune into @thecultureshowgbh to hear me chat with @thejaredbowen about @love.your.labels @theq***raf kickoff event TONIGHT (Wed) at @whiteroomworcester from 6-9 PM.
Also, episode 4 is coming out soon, and I’m sorry for the delay. I hope you’re finding power this Pride and are extra #q***rforcities 🌈
Aaron Greiner - Q***r For Cities Episode 3 Audiogram
Ready for episode 3 of #Q***rForCities? Well, it’s out now!! Join Josh for a dynamic dive into the intersections of q***r identity, urban planning, and public space with special guest Aaron Greiner from CultureHouse. Aaron is an innovative urban designer dedicated to crafting more inclusive cities, and he's here to share his insights on how q***r urbanism benefits everyone.
Audiogram Description: The image features a photo of Aaron Greiner standing against a vibrant graffiti background. Dynamic captions overlay the image, displaying his quote: "The beautiful and the challenging about cities is that they are human constructions. When you look at most places that we spend our time, a person decided to design them that way... A q***r approach to urbanism inherently centers identity, it breaks norms, and it gives people the ability to adapt their space." The graffiti backdrop adds an urban and artistic feel to the audiogram, emphasizing the theme of urban design and q***r urbanism.
#q***rurbanism #urbandesign #urbanplanning #placemaking
Derrick Austin featured on Q***r For Cities Ep. 2
Performing “Days of 2014,” our featured poet on Episode 2 of #Q***rForCities is Derrick Austin, the author of Tenderness (BOA Editions, 2021), winner of the 2020 Isabella Gardner Poetry Award, and Trouble the Water (BOA Editions, 2016). His next collection, This Elegance, is forthcoming from BOA Editions in 2026.
Head to your favorite podcast platform to hear Derrick’s full performance on Q***r For Cities: Imagining Trans Futures & Building Q***r Inclusive Cities 🏳️⚧️🌆
Link >> https://www.buzzsprout.com/2343505/share
#Q***rForCities #Q***rPoetry #Q***rPodcast #Q***rForCities #Q***rPoetry
Performing “Days of 2014,” our featured poet on Episode 2 of #Q***rForCities is Derrick Austin.
Derrick Austin (@paradiselaust) is the author of Tenderness (BOA Editions, 2021), winner of the 2020 Isabella Gardner Poetry Award, and Trouble the Water (BOA Editions, 2016). His next collection, This Elegance, is forthcoming from BOA Editions in 2026.
Head to your favorite podcast platform to hear Derrick’s full performance on Q***r For Cities: Imagining Trans Futures & Building Q***r Inclusive Cities 🏳️⚧️🌆
#Q***rForCities #Q***rPoetry #Q***rPodcast
Introducing MG Xiong on Q***r For Cities!
MG Xiong is a Hmong, trans non-Binary Bostonian who was born and raised in Alaska. They are the Director of Programs for the Massachusetts Trans Political Coalition - MTPC, the only statewide advocacy organization led by trans people, for trans people.
Josh interviewed MG at the TCNE - Trans Community of New England & First Event conference this past January, where they were a panelist alongside Taj Smith (episode 1) for “By Us, For Us: Surviving and Supporting Each Other as Trans, Nonbinary and Gender Non Conforming People Working in TGNC Spaces: A Community Discussion.”
Listen to our conversation with MG now on your favorite podcast platform!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2343505/share
@mg_xiong21 is a Hmong, trans non-Binary Bostonian who was born and raised in Alaska. They are the Director of Programs for @masstpc, the only statewide advocacy organization led by trans people, for trans people.
@joshua.croke interviewed MG at the @transcommunitynewengland First Event conference this past January, where they were a panelist alongside Taj Smith (episode 1) for “By Us, For Us: Surviving and Supporting Each Other as Trans, Nonbinary and Gender Non Conforming People Working in TGNC Spaces: A Community Discussion.”
Listen to our conversation with MG now on your favorite podcast platform! You can find us at Q***rForCities.com 🌈
Trans Futures
“Where there is no hope or vision of the future, it is incumbent upon us to invent it, and to invent that future.”
In our latest episode of Q***r For Cities, MG Xiong shares their visions of trans futures that center community and ensure everybody has enough.
What do you envision when you think about trans futures? 🏳️⚧️🔮 Let us know below and listen to #Q***rForCities Imagining Trans Futures & Building Q***r Inclusive Cities for MG’s full response! https://www.q***rforcities.com/
#TransFutures #TransPodcast
Disengaging
It’s always ok to remove yourself from difficult situations and prioritize your well-being. For our first episode of Q***r For Cities, guest Taj Smith was kind enough to share his disengagement statement with us.
Listen to Taj's full message at https://www.q***rforcities.com/ #Q***rForCities
Taj Smith - Evolving Religion
In the latest episode of Q***r For Cities, theologian & preacher Taj Smith helps us explore the intersection of spirituality, justice, and q***r identity.
What feels sacred to you? To join the conversation started in episode one, send a voice memo or note to josh@q***rforcities.com for the opportunity to be featured in a future episode of #Q***rForCities
Find Taj's episode on the podcast platform of your choice ⬇️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/2343505/share
Performing “Churn,” Tamiko Beyer is the first of a series of q***r poets and spoken word artists sharing pieces related to identity and place on the Q***r For Cities podcast.
Tamiko shared with us that observing how insistent plants, animals and insects are in living gives her hope that we will be able “to create a different kind of world that values life and is in awe of life.”
Listen to the full piece - https://www.q***rforcities.com/
Want to share a poem on Q***r For Cities? DM us or email jack@q***rforcities.com
#Q***rForCities #TamikoBeyer #Q***rPoetry
Taj Smith: Religion & Science Fiction on Episode 1 of Q***r For Cities
On our first episode of Q***r For Cities, Taj Smith discusses q***r spirituality, the evolving nature of religion, and what we can learn from representations of religion in sci-fi stories in our first episode of Q***r For Cities.
What does q***r spirituality mean to you? Listen to the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts and join the conversation!
#q***rforcities
Sorry for the delayed launch, folks! This new show has been a labor of love and a personal investment of time and money to make real for y’all. We’ll be launching officially on Wednesday, May 8. Sending good vibes into your weekend as I’ve been working 🙃✨
Listen to the Q***r For Cities Trailer!
The Q***r For Cities trailer is here! Our show is about life at the intersections of identity and place and designing equity-centered, liberated communities where LGBTQ+ folx thrive. — Listen to the full trailer wherever you get your podcasts now >> https://www.buzzsprout.com/2343505/share
Created and hosted by Joshua Croke
Assistant Producer: Jack Tripp
Audio Producer: Giuliano
Music by Giuliano
