• Boyhood to Womanhood: An Intersectionalist Coming-of-Age Story

  • Feb 16 2022
  • Length: 54 mins
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Boyhood to Womanhood: An Intersectionalist Coming-of-Age Story

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  • “Dressing as a woman for the first drag for the first time certainly had an enormous impact on my life.”

    An award-winning author, artist and journalist with Ivy League degrees, Meredith Talusan’s story has humble beginnings. She grew up in a rural village in the Philippines, born an albino boy. As the only light-skinned and light-haired child for miles and miles -- who also happened to like other boys -- Meredith was used to feeling different. But when she immigrated to the U.S., her sense of cognitive dissonance deepened further. All of a sudden, she was perceived as an able-bodied, native-born American. By the time she got to Harvard, Meredith found herself reflecting over issues around race, class, sexuality and her place within the gay community. But a drag show would change the trajectory of her story -- and illuminate a path toward her true self. https://letsnottalkaboutit.com

    Hosts:
    Camille Tuutti
    Sharon Tiger
    Amanda Ziadeh

    Guest:
    Meredith Talusan, author of "Fairest"

    Expert:
    Dr. Akua K. Boateng

    Editor:
    Tessa Hall

    Behind the Scenes:
    Lisa Abeyta

    Music: 
    “Incoming” by Jeffrey C. Mund 
    "Arms of Gold" by Tape Machines
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