Hey y’all — it’s Peppermint, and welcome back to Queer 101, the podcast where we talk queer history, queer culture, queer books, and the stories we definitely didn’t learn in school.

Hugh is on his book tour (go grab My Bad for your summer reading list!), so this week it’s just me. And since it’s Pride Month, I wanted to revisit some of our most powerful conversations about activism, trans rights, and the queer leaders who shaped our movement.

Because Pride didn’t start with a party.

It started with a protest.

In this episode, I reflect on:

• Why some queer stories get erased — even in the age of social media
• The legacy of Marsha P. Johnson and why her full story matters
• The case of trans women like Alice Correa and how quickly names disappear from headlines
• What activism really means — is it marching? organizing? living openly? all of the above?
• Why queer activism must stay connected to working-class struggles
• The truth about anti-trans rhetoric, especially around trans women in sports
• And how capitalism influences politics, sports, and even our movements

As we head toward the anniversary of Stonewall, this episode is about remembering where we came from, honoring the activists who fought before us, and recommitting to the work ahead.

Because our history is not optional. It’s essential.

Happy Pride. Stay proud. Stay loud. And keep fighting the good fight.

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