Dr. Angelica & Cassy Thompson

A Queer Understanding

Education EN ↓ 83 episodes

Weekly conversations about all things queer. A space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community to share our stories, struggles, and triumphs, and talk about how we're breaking glass ceilings and making an impact on society.

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Author

Dr. Angelica & Cassy Thompson

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Education

Podcast website

www.aqueerunderstanding.com

Latest episode

Jun 3, 2025

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Episodes

Les Henderson, EndoQueer & Be a Beacon Podcast 30.08.2022

This week, we're speaking with Les Henderson, founder of EndoQueer & the Be a Beacon podcast. Les talks endometriosis & the erasure of MOC women in healthcare. https://endoqueer.com/ @endoQueer on FB, IG, & Twitter endoqueer@gmail.com Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com  https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & follow FB @aque...

Aubrey Ombre, Drag Queen & Trans Advocate 23.08.2022

Aubrey Wallace, aka Aubrey Ombre, talks about her contribution to the MoSH Memphis Proud exhibit, being Black and transgender, and the work she does in the community. Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com  https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & follow FB @aqueerunderstanding IG @aqueerunderstanding Twitter @QueerUnderstand

Ray Rico, Focus Magazine 16.08.2022

Ray Rico discusses his advocacy work, including the upcoming Focus Awards, and the needs of the Latinx & LGBTQ+ communities. https://awards.focusmidsouth.com/ https://focuslgbt.com/focus-mid-south/ https://focuslgbt.com/focus-middle-tennessee/ https://rayricofreelance.com/ linkedin.com/in/ray-rico-52980055 inkedin.com/company/ray-rico-freelance/ facebook.com/rayricofreelance facebook.com/focus...

LaRaven Gaymon, Disability Advocate 09.08.2022

LaRaven discusses growing up with cerebral palsy, coming out, the intersectionality of being differently-abled and a lesbian, and normalizing sexuality and disabilities. Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com  https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & follow FB @aqueerunderstanding IG @aqueerunderstanding Twitter @QueerUnderstand

Nancy Brownlee, Founder of Prideworks Agency, LLC 02.08.2022

Nancy discusses coming out in a deeply religious, Southern home, gender expression, & her work advocating for members of the LGBT community in the workforce. www.prideworksagency.com nancy@prideworksagency.com Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com  https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & follow FB @aqueerunderstanding IG @aqueerunderstandin...

Carolyn Satchell, Founder of Intellectual Black FB Group 26.07.2022

Carolyn Satchell, aka Cali Peach, discusses coming out and reinventing herself later in life, being a Black, lesbian in the tech industry, and her advocacy work. Atlanta Black Nerds Society San Diego Black Lesbians on FB Intellectual Black Lesbians on FB Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com  https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & follow FB @a...

Brandon Allen, Founder of LiveOUTLoud 19.07.2022

Brandon Allen talks about winning homecoming queen/royalty in 2019 at White Station High School & having his gown displayed at MoSH as part of the Memphis Proud exhibit. He also discusses his difficulties coming out to his family, and the discrimination he's faced in the community. @bluedragon087 on IG @brandonallen on FB Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding...

Catherine Sullivan, Epidemiologist at Vitalant Research Group 12.07.2022

Catherine shares information about an important FDA-funded pilot study to consider new approaches for selecting gay & bisexual men to be blood donors. Study criteria: between 18 & 39 years old & a man who has had sex with at least one other man in the last 3 months. Earn up to $85 for your participation. Sign up at https://advancestudy.org/ Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding in...

Mark Eckstein, Co-chair of Maryland Advocacy for Metro DC PFLAG 05.07.2022

Mark discusses fighting for LGBTQ inclusion and representation at the elementary school level, his path to parenthood, and the work he does with Metro DC PFLAG & Freestate Justice. Pflagdc.org – support groups  Freestate-justice.org Transgender panic defense Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com  https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & foll...

Evan Glass, Montgomery County Councilmember At Large 28.06.2022

Councilmember Evan Glass discusses what it's like to be the first openly gay councilmember & his advocacy work. https://www.evanglass.com/ https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/glass/ Social media: @evanmglass Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com  https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & follow FB @aqueerunderstanding IG @aqueerunderstand...

Moth Moth Moth, Program Director for The Focus Center Foundation 21.06.2022

This is the second episode in the monthly MoSH series and it's all about drag! Moth Moth Moth, aka Magical Miss Mothie, tells us how they got into drag, their journey to self-discovery, and their contribution to the Memphis Proud exhibit. @magicalmissmothie on IG & FB www.magicalmissmothie.com Mothership Drag Show, The Hi Tone Cafe, 6/23/2022 Rainbow Rumble, Black Lodge, 7/23/2022 War of...

Sherman Hardy, County Executive Candidate, Prince George's County, MD 14.06.2022

Sherman shares his struggles navigating his sexuality as a young Air Force Airman, coming out to his family, his advocacy work in PG county, and his plans to serve the community as County Executive.  @hardy4pg https://www.hardy4pg.com/ Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com  https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & follow FB @aqueerunderstanding...

Jabari Douglas, Love Center United Church of Christ 07.06.2022

In this episode, Jabari Douglas discusses coming out while pastoring at a traditional, Pentecostal church, raising his sons with his ex-wife and current husband, reconciling religion with sexuality, and the wonderful work he's doing to serve the community through his church, Love Center United Church of Christ. jdouglas@prestigecommunityresources.org www.lovecenterucc.org lovecenterucc@gmail....

Leonard Keelen, Jr., student at Texas State University 31.05.2022

Tune in to hear Leonard discuss coming out at a young age, and some of the issues facing young, queer people.  Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com  https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & follow FB @aqueerunderstanding IG @aqueerunderstanding Twitter @QueerUnderstand

Erin Swinney, MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce & OUTMemphis 24.05.2022

Erin discusses how she got into advocacy, her journey of self-discovery, & the work she's doing with the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce & OUTMemphis to serve the LGBTQ community. queerprom.org outmemphis.org/donate midsouthchamber.org eswinney@outmemphis.org Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com  https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe...

Rise Up & Memphis Proud Exhibits, Raka, Olivia, & Patrick, Memphis Museum of Science & History 17.05.2022

This is the first in a series of episodes highlighting the LGBTQ+ exhibits at the Memphis Museum of Science & History (MoSH). These exhibits are made possible in large part thanks to a grant from the Institute of museum and library services (IMLS) and their presenting sponsor, FedEx. Our guests: Raka Nandi, MoSH Director of Exhibits and Collections - https://moshmemphis.com/ Olivia Roman, MoSH...

Raymond Nevo, Candidate for District 2 County Council in Prince George's County 10.05.2022

Raymond Nevo discusses his struggles with homelessness and discrimination, why he's running for County Council, and what it's like being a gay person of color in the political arena. To learn more about Raymond's campaign, go to https://raymondnevo.com/ or call 443-420-8124. Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com  https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/...

Kathryn Scurry, Pride Entertainment Magazine 04.05.2022

Kathryn Scurry talks to us about her work in the entertainment industry and the amazing platform she's building exclusively for the LGBTQIA+ community. https://www.facebook.com/prideentmag https://www.instagram.com/pride_ent_mag/ https://twitter.com/pride_ent_mag https://prideentertainmentmagazine.com/ Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com  https://www.aqueer...

Brian Gaither, Gay writer & activist 26.04.2022

We're speaking with Brian Gaither about his work as a gay writer and activist to achieve equality for LGBTQ+ people. Brian also talks about his experiences in the Morman church as a gay man, as well as what it's like being a gay Republican.  @briangaither on Twitter Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com  https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscri...

Jay Brown, HRC Senior Vice President of Programs, Research & Training 19.04.2022

Today, we're speaking with Jay Brown about HRC, the fight for equality for LGBTQ people, his journey as an out transgender man, parenting, and more. https://www.hrc.org/ https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/ https://welcomingschools.org/ Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com  https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & follow FB @aqueerunderstandi...

Dr. Lourdes Ashley Hunter-Fowler, Author & Humanitarian 14.04.2022

Today, we're speaking with Dr. Lourdes Ashley Hunter-Fowler about her humanitarian work elevating the narratives of Black trans people through healing and restorative and reparative justice. Dr. Hunter-Fowler also shares the trauma she endured as a trans woman in a men's prison.  ***Trigger Warning*** Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com  https://www.aq...

A Queer Understanding Trailer 06.04.2022

Catch up on episodes you may have missed. A Queer Understanding website Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Pandora   Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com  https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & follow FB @aqueerunderstanding IG @aqueerunderstanding Twitter @QueerUnderstand

Angeline Jackson, Author of Funny Gyal 29.03.2022

***Content Warning. This episode contains sensitive material that may be triggering to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.*** Angeline Jackson is an LGBTQ human rights activist, expert witness, life coach,  minister-in-training, and author. We talk with Angeline about growing up & living in Jamaica as an openly gay woman, her activism work, and how she dealt with her trauma and is...

Dr. Alex Chan, LMFT, The Sibley Group 22.03.2022

Dr. Chan, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at The Sibley Group and a faculty member at the University of Maryland Extension, talks to us about the road to coming out and what it's like being gay in his field.  https://thesibleygroupdc.com/ alexchan@umd.edu Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com  https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, &am...

Eboné Bell, Tagg Magazine 15.03.2022

Eboné Bell is a business owner, speaker, and trailblazer who shines bright in the world of entrepreneurship, DEI, activism, and LGBTQ media. She is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Tagg Magazine .  Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com  https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & follow FB @aqueerunderstanding IG @aqueerunderstanding Twitter @Que...

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