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Episode 267 - Leo Sheng
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Oct 18, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Born in Hunan, China, and raised by two moms outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan, I grew up as one of the only Asian kids in school. And, one of the only queer kids. I stood out from my peers, and for a while, I struggled to really embrace it. I came out as trans when I was 12 and started my social transition in middle school. With the support of a local group for queer and trans youth, I found a way to share my story. I learned how to tell my story in my own words. And later, I went public, documenting my transition online. Through Instagram, Huffington Post Articles, and MTV Voices, I documented my medical transition. I found a community of trans men and queer and trans people of color during my journey. Since coming out, my activism has centered the narratives of trans people, particularly trans people of color; authentic representation in the media; and deconstructing gendered systems.
On screen Leo stars as Micah Lee on Showtime’s THE L WORD - GENERATION Q
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On screen Leo stars as Micah Lee on Showtime’s THE L WORD - GENERATION Q
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Released:
Oct 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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