In the Season 6 premiere, we speak with Imara Jones (she/her), founder of TransLash Media and host of the TransLash Podcast. Topics include: Why trans rights are the secret to defeating patriarchy How to be a better ally to Black trans people Why trans folks are essential leaders for building better futures The saga of Imara’s open letter to BET  Plus: we're angry about needing to be angry This Week in Gender: Celebrating the life of Monica Roberts, creator of TransGriot. Browse our limited-edition merch collection at bit.ly/gendermerch. (Hurry, everything leaves the store on 12/31.) We now have transcriptions available for every episode from Season 1-5, as well as “starter packs” for folks new to the show. Find them at genderpodcast.com  We’re on Twitter or Instagram @gendereveal. You can also follow our host's reporting at @tuckwoodstock. Join our Patreon (patreon.com/gender) to receive our weekly newsletter and other rewards. We also welcome donations via PayPal, Cash App, or Venmo. Thank you! Submit a piece of Theymail: a small message or ad that we’ll read on the show. Today’s message was by @jay.genesis.art. Join the Gender Detectives Slack at bit.ly/genderslack2. Do you have gender questions that you’d like answered on the show? Submit questions anonymously via this Google form. Thanks to Isaura Aceves, Montana Thomas and Oliver-Ash Kleine for production help this week. Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Additional Music: “SuzyB” by Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: YOU! Thank you!