A Soul Pioneer: The Jackie Shane Story

Join us for an enlightening exploration of one of history's most fascinating examples of gender diversity - the Gallae/Galli, transgender priests of the ancient Mediterranean world. From their origins in Phrygia to their pivotal role in Roman society, discover how these remarkable individuals challenged traditional gender norms while serving as respected religious figures. ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------- References: Endres, N. (2015). Galli: Ancient Roman Priests. In Encyclopedia. http://www.glbtqarchive.com/ssh/galli_S.pdf English Heritage. (n.d.). The Galli: Breaking Roman gender norms. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/histories/lgbtq-history/the-galli/#:~:text=On%20initiation%20to%20the%20cult,nonbinary%20people%20have%20identified%20with. Erez-Yodfat, N., Frigerio, G., Triggs, H., Brocklehurst, G., Department of Classics, Morales, H., & Jukes, A. (2021). New Classicists issue 5 March 2021 [Journal-article]. New Classicists, 2–64. https://www.newclassicists.com/_files/ugd/f6d36b_e82190d2fdb943ad9f4a05a60edc971d.pdf#page=35 Mowat, C. (2021). Don’t be a Drag, Just be a Priest: The Clothing and Identity of the Galli of Cybele in the Roman Republic and Empire. Gender & History, 33(2), 296–313. https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-0424.12518 National Organization for Women. (2017, May 16). LGBTIMe Machine: Ancient Greece | National Organization for Women. National Organization for Women -. https://now.org/blog/lgbtime-machine-ancient-greece/ Pinto, R., & Pinto, L. C. G. (2013). Transgendered archaeology: the Galli and the Catterick Transvestite. Theoretical Roman Archaeology Journal, 0(2012), 169. https://doi.org/10.16995/trac2012_169_181 QueerAF. (2024, May 8). The Gallae: Transgender priestesses of Ancient Rome. QueerAF. https://www.wearequeeraf.com/the-gallae-transgender-priestesses-of-ancient-rome/ View of Close Encounters with the Third Kind. (n.d.). https://journal.lib.uoguelph.ca/index.php/classics/article/view/6348/5998 We Have Always Existed Transgender Ancient History. (2023, February 28). The Gallae: Roman Transgender Priestesses of Kybele | Ancient Transgender History [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSpNMe8j6sg

Join us for an illuminating journey into the life of Jackie Shane, a groundbreaking soul singer who carved her own path through the 1960s music scene. This episode explores how Shane's unwavering authenticity and electrifying performances challenged societal norms and paved the way for transgender representation in popular music. From her early days in Nashville to her transformative years in Toronto's vibrant music scene, discover how Jackie Shane's powerful voice and fearless self-expression left an indelible mark on music history. Learn about her chart-topping hit "Any Other Way," her mysterious disappearance at the height of her career, and the enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations. ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------- References: Allen, Dan. “Trailblazing Black Trans Singer Jackie Shane Finally Gets Her Due in Tennessee.” ⁠NBCNews.Com⁠, NBCUniversal News Group, 20 Sept. 2024, ⁠www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/jackie-shane-singer-black-trans-lgbtq-tennessee-rcna171975⁠. Darling, Harper-Hugo. “Jackie Shane.” Making Queer History, Making Queer History, 29 May 2024, ⁠www.makingqueerhistory.com/articles/2020/2/24/jackie-shane-part-i⁠. Fensterstock, Alison. “Jackie Shane, a Force of Nature Who Disappeared, Has a Story All Her Own.” NPR, NPR, 25 Oct. 2017, ⁠www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2017/10/25/559775225/jackie-shane-a-force-of-nature-who-disappeared-has-a-story-all-her-own⁠. “Jackie Shane: Remembering the Groundbreaking Trans Soul Singer.” The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 25 Feb. 2019, ⁠www.theguardian.com/music/2019/feb/25/jackie-shane-groundbreaking-trans-soul-singer⁠. Mcgowan, Douglas. “Jackie Shane: It’s just, ‘yes ma’am, no ma’am.’” Southern Cultures, vol. 24, no. 3, 2018, pp. 30–44, ⁠https://doi.org/10.1353/scu.2018.0030⁠. “No Other Way: The Story of Jackie Shane.” Museum of Toronto, 2 Apr. 2024, ⁠www.museumoftoronto.com/collection/no-other-way-the-story-of-jackie-shane/⁠. Stack, Liam. “Jackie Shane, Transgender Pioneer of 1960s Soul Music, Dies at 78.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 23 Feb. 2019, ⁠www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/obituaries/jackie-shane-dead.html⁠.

Join us for a special year-end episode as we celebrate the incredible growth and milestones of Trans* Lesson Plan in 2024! Listen as we reflect on the podcast's journey from its inception in 2020 to its remarkable revival and success this year. Hear about our exciting plans for 2025, and join us in celebrating the power of preserving and sharing trans history. ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld Join today: www.patreon.com/translessonplan Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------------------

Join us for an inspiring exploration of Dr. Ben Barres's remarkable journey as a pioneering neuroscientist and transgender advocate. In this episode, we delve into how Dr. Barres broke barriers in academia while making groundbreaking contributions to brain science. We discover how his unique perspective on gender in science shaped his advocacy for equality in academia. Learn about his influential research, mentorship legacy, and tireless work promoting diversity in scientific fields.  ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld Merch: ⁠⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠⁠ ----------------------------------------------------------

Join us for an inspiring journey through fashion history as we explore the groundbreaking story of Tracey "Africa" Norman, the first African-American trans model to achieve mainstream success in the 1970s. From her meteoric rise in the fashion industry to her historic Clairol campaigns, we delve into Norman's remarkable journey of resilience, authenticity, and triumph. In this 20-ish minute episode, we'll explore her breakthrough moments, the challenges she faced in a groundbreaking career, her influential role in the ballroom scene, and her inspiring comeback that continues to impact fashion industry inclusivity today. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of discrimination and workplace prejudice. ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld Merch: ⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------- Works Cited: Brennan Kilbane, Diego Bendezu. “At 71, the First Black Trans Model Looks Back.” Allure, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024, www.allure.com/story/tracey-norman-beauty-profile. Masters, Jeffrey. “Tracey ‘Africa’ Norman Looks Back on Her Legendary Modeling Career.” Advocate.Com, Advocate.com, 31 May 2023, www.advocate.com/transgender/2021/1/27/transgender-tracey-africa-norman-clairol-model. Masters, Jeffrey. “Tracey ‘Africa’ Norman Looks Back on Her Legendary Modeling Career.” Advocate.Com, Advocate.com, 31 May 2023, www.advocate.com/transgender/2021/1/27/transgender-tracey-africa-norman-clairol-model. “Queer Newark - Tracey Africa Norman.” Queer Newark - Oral History Project, 31 Oct. 2016, queer.newark.rutgers.edu/interviews/tracey-africa-norman. TodayShow. “Meet Tracey ‘africa’ Norman, the 1st Black Trans Model Who Was on a Clairol Box in 1975.” TODAY.Com, TODAY, 1 June 2021, www.today.com/style/tracey-africa-norman-1st-black-trans-model-was-born-her-t219674. “Tracey Norman - Model.” MODELS.Com, models.com/models/tracey-norman. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024. “Trans Visibility in Fashion: The Past, The Present and Future | InStyle.” InStyle, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj1Y7ZvPhrg. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

In this episode of the Trans* Lesson Plan Podcast, we will be honoring the lives lost to anti-trans violence in the year (2024). We'll also delve into the history and significance of Transgender Day of Remembrance. We discuss the current state of violence against transgender individuals, presenting sobering statistics from 2024 and explaining how these cases are tracked and reported. The episode also covers the impact of TDOR on transgender history and activism, and concludes with a call to action for listeners to become allies and advocates for the transgender community. Link to TDOR Virtual Event: https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/tdor2024/ ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld Merch: ⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------- Citations: HRC: https://www.hrc.org/resources/fatal-violence-against-the-transgender-and-gender-expansive-community-in-2024 & https://reports.hrc.org/an-epidemic-of-violence-2023

In this enlightening episode of the Trans* Lesson Plan Podcast, we delve into the extraordinary life of Michael Dillon, a pioneering figure in transgender history. Michael became the first known transgender man to undergo phalloplasty, setting the stage for modern gender-affirming surgeries. From his groundbreaking medical procedures to his spiritual journey as a Buddhist monk, Michael's story is one of courage, resilience, and relentless pursuit of authenticity. Join us as we explore how this remarkable individual challenged societal norms, advocated for transgender rights, and left an indelible mark on both medical science and LGBTQ+ history. CNN Article: https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/14/us/transgender-awareness-week-reveals-a-community-in-crisis/index.html ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld Merch: ⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan ---------------------------------------------------------- Citations: Dillon, Michael, et al. Out of the Ordinary a Life of Gender and Spiritual Transitions. The Lilliput Press, 2021. Regan, Julie. “The Possibilities of Emptiness and the Realities of (Trans) Gender.” Living Treasure: Buddhist and Tibetan Studies in Honor of Janet Gyatso, Wisdom Publications, pp. 107–121, Accessed 6 June 2023. Salvo, Victor. “Michael Dillon.” Edited by Owen Keehnen and Carrie Maxwell, Legacy Project Chicago, legacyprojectchicago.org/person/michael-dillon. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024. Transguy. “FTM History - Brief History of FTM Trans Civilization.” TransGuys.Com, 16 May 2022, transguys.com/features/ftm-trans-history. Ward, Lauren Ward, and Duncan Jones. “Michael Dillon: A Biographical Exhibition.” St Anne’s College Crest, www.st-annes.ox.ac.uk/life-here/library/blog/michael-dillon/. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024. Whittle, ST. A Brief History of Transgender Issues. The Guardian (Guardian News and Media Limited), 2010. “The World’s First Trans Phalloplasty - Michael Dillon.” FTMsurgery.Net, 10 Oct. 2019, www.ftmsurgery.net/first-trans-phalloplasty.htm.

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In this episode of the Trans Lesson Plan Podcast, we explore the fascinating history of Casa Susanna, a hidden sanctuary in the Catskill Mountains of New York during the 1950s and 60s. Discover how this cozy retreat became a pivotal safe haven for transgender women and cross-dressing men in an era of intense societal pressure and discrimination. Join us as we uncover the story of Susanna Valenti and the diverse community that found solace and self-expression at Casa Susanna.-------------------------------------------------------------@translessonplan@mariiiwrldMerch: ⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-planLink to trans* resources: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/sexual_orientation/resources/transgenderrights-------------------------------------------------------------Works Cited:​Bakker, Alex, et al. Others of My Kind: Transatlantic Transgender Histories. University of Calgary Press, 2020.​Bonnet, Isabelle, et al. Casa Susanna: The Story of the First Trans Network in the United States, 1959-1968. Thames & Hudson ; Art Gallery of Ontario, 2023.​Broverman, Neal. “Visit Casa Susanna, A Secret House of Trans Women in the 1960s.” Advocate.Com, Advocate.com, 1 Apr. 2024, www.advocate.com/transgender/casa-susanna#rebelltitem11.​Casa Susanna. PBS, 2023.​Davis, Bob. “Using archives to identify the Trans* women of Casa Susanna.” TSQ: Transgender Studies Quarterly, vol. 2, no. 4, 1 Nov. 2015, pp. 621–634, https://doi.org/10.1215/23289252-3151547.​Haynes, Suyin. “In Upstate New York, Casa Susanna Was a Safe Haven for Trans Women in 1960s America.” CNN, Cable News Network, 26 June 2024, www.cnn.com/2024/06/26/style/casa-susanna-trans-photo-archive/index.html.​Hurst, Michel, and Robert Swope. Casa Susanna. PowerHouse Books, 2014.

In this captivating episode of the Trans Lesson Plan Podcast, we delve into the extraordinary life of Roberta Cowell, a pioneering figure in transgender history. From her daring exploits as a World War II Spitfire pilot to becoming one of the first individuals in Britain to undergo gender-affirming surgery, Cowell's journey is a testament to courage, resilience, and authenticity. Join us as we explore Cowell's early life, her wartime experiences, and the challenges she faced in her post-war transition. This episode offers a nuanced look at Cowell's complex legacy, acknowledging both her groundbreaking achievements and the controversies surrounding some of her later statements. It's a story of triumph over adversity, the power of living authentically, and the ongoing struggle for transgender rights and recognition. ---------------------------------------------------------- @translessonplan @mariiiwrld Merch: https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan