Call Out Black (w/ Dr. David Johns) | Episode 233

Election Day is nearly here, and Dr. David Johns is back to help us think beyond the ballot. David breaks down ways to stay civically engaged (minus the burnout), necessary conversations vs. grifting for a check, and how to better value activists and movement workers.

Plus we mix politics with reality TV as David shares stories about his decision to appear on the RHOA and Love Is Blind season 7 thoughts.

Shoutouts:

Shana: Queer Sober Social - Hosts virtual and in-person events in Chicago for any soper or sober curious folx who identify along the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. The sole purpose is to socialize in a relatively unstructured environment - Follow on IG @queersobersocial 

Kris: Pansy Collective - an all-trans artist collective founded in 2016 as a response to rising fascism in the US following the election of Trump to support those most affected by oppressive policies and hateful ideologies. Please donate to further the great work they’re doing. Follow on IG @Pansy.Collective

Dr. David Johns: Our Black, Queer, Trans Elders - Check out this year's NBJC Audre Lorde Wisdom and James Baldwin Legacy honorees

Episode notes:
[0:51] - Queer Urban Dictionary
[2:17] - Dr. David Johns intro and updates since our last recording
[8:44] - Necessary conversations vs. grifting in activism
[21:38] - Biden's steps aside and Kamala’s 100-day sprint to the election
[30:25] - Addressing the idea that voting is the end of civic duty
[44:10] - Dr. David’s experience on RHOA while working for the Obama admin
[52:13] - Love Is Blind Season 7 thoughts and reunion predictions
[1:09:00] - 3 impactful actions to take after Election Day
[1:14:33] - Shoutouts