The F Word is Fascism

🎙️ Welcome to Queer for Cities! In this episode, your host, Joshua Croke, features a wrap-up conversation with our last guest Aaron Greiner, who shares valuable perspectives on designing public spaces that truly center and uplift queer identities and talks about ways cities can build a foundation for inclusive community engagement. We also talk with Soledad Gonzalez and Gaby Batista and dive deep into the struggles and tactics against fascism faced by students at New College of Florida. Get ready for a poignant exploration of activism, resilience, and the crucial role of queer spaces in combating oppressive changes.

In This Episode:

🌈 Introduction and Host Welcome:

Joshua's reflections on Queer For Cities being delayed this Pride Month and the importance of rest and rejuvenation for activists.
Updates on Love Your Labels and anticipation for the Queer AF art and fashion show in September.

🏙️ Episode Theme: Tactics of Fascism:

A deep dive into the harsh realities of fascism as experienced firsthand by students resisting oppressive educational reforms under Governor Ron DeSantis.
Soledad and Gaby's insights into student-led resistance and the establishment of counter spaces amidst adversity.

🚦 Mission and Acknowledgments:

Reaffirming the mission to make queer a joyful norm and the significance of building inclusive communities.
Acknowledgment of the Nipmuc people's land and the historical and ongoing exploitation of marginalized labor.

🏳️‍🌈 Inclusive Placemaking Tactics:

Discussion on placemaking and its potential for queer communities, featuring insights from previous guest, Aaron Greiner, with CultureHouse and Fruit Stand.
Examination of the role of queer spaces and events in fostering inclusivity and safety, highlighting the innovative efforts.

📚 New College Takeover and Student Resistance:

Detailed coverage of the conservative takeover at New College, its impact on the student body, and the transformative power of student activism against systemic oppression.

🗣️ Host: Joshua Croke, Queer For Cities
👥 Guests: Soledad Gonzalez and Gaby Batista, Student Activists; Aaron Greiner, Urban Planner, Founder at CultureHouse, Co-founder of FruitStand

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