Rather late in the game, we got wind of the first ever Katy Pride Festival, in Katy, Texas. We quickly reached out to the organizers and asked if they had a spot for us. The quickly and generously offered space for Trans Truth to set up our remote recording studio.

In this special episode, we interview Amanda Rose, the president of Katy Pride, and Heather Tolleson, Senior Pastor of Katy's First Christian Church. You'll hear about how the festival came to be, and about First Christian Church, Katy, has been bringing their message of hope, love, and inclusion to this Houston suburb for the last ten years.

The event is free. There is also an after party, "Wicked With the Queens". Tickets are $25 and $40 (VIP), with proceeds going to the church's "TransParent Closet"

We all know about artists like Boy George, Dee Snider, etc. but the history and influence of the transgender community goes back much further.

Join Jeri Ann and Kelly as they dig through "the record library" (that's an old radio term for the room where the kept all the vinyl) to learn about all that history.

News:

• https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/09/22/politicians-trans-health-care-policies-minors/?fbclid=IwAR0QHK3WCR-B_U-kM2r12_qR8PdHBi9tM4avwqgow1EtLLwb2o-SKgLbn0U
• Appeals court takes up transgender health coverage case likely headed to Supreme Court - ABC News (go.com)
• https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/nebraska-imposing-7-day-wait-trans-youth-start-103641732

Contemporary Trans Artists:

The Cliks

Ryan Cassata

Anohni

Teddy Geiger

Peppermint

Skylar Kergill

Against Me

Ethel Cain

Iceis Rain

Dalice Malice (Not to be confused with Dallas Alice, last seen on the highway outside of Tucumcari ;) )

In part 2 of our series on trans influences, characters, and themes in various forms of entertainment, we're looking at television. Again, this is a very selective look at those things, but we found some gems that we just had to share.