American Problems, Trans Solutions | Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project

Season 8 Episode 11

About the Episode

Oluchi Omeoga, the co-director of the Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project (BLMP) talks about the origins of the Minneapolis, MN organization. They center their work at the intersection of race, gender identity and immigration which Omeoga understands as a Black trans leader/activist whose family is Igbo of Nigeria.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 25s

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Extras

American Problems, Trans Solutions | Believing in You

"If you can see it, you can be it." Breonna McCree talks about the one person who believed in her.

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American Problems, Trans Solutions | Trailer

Stories of trans leaders addressing critical issues around economic empowerment and human dignity.

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American Problems, Trans Solutions | Preview

Stories of trans leaders addressing critical issues around economic empowerment and human dignity.

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Chinatown Auxiliary | Running from War

David, an NYPD volunteer police member in Manhattan, shares his father-son immigration story.

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Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution | Burger Taste Test: Beef or Plant?

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The volunteers of Chinatown's auxiliary police patrol the neighborhood to protect and serve.

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Chinatown Auxiliary | New York City's Chinatown

The senior residents of New York City's Chinatown walk us through the history of their neighborhood.

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Chinatown Auxiliary | Preview

Chinese residents patrol Manhattan's Chinatown to protect their home and find belonging.

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For Native tribes, controlled burns were banned by the government but is now being put to practice.

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