This is one of our best podcast episodes so far, and when you listen you’ll see why. Today’s guest is Dr. Elijah Nicholas and he is the epitome of Black Trans excellence! He is an author, actor, international Trans advocate, and retired senior military officer. We discuss the term gender dysphoria and why we don’t use it, the want and willingness to empower Black men, being born the way you were so that you can walk in your purpose, and so much more. This episode of Dem Bois Podcast really highlights the reason behind Dem Bois Inc., and I can’t wait for you to hear it.We talk:Elijah’s transition journey - 8:33Reproductive justice think-tank - 17:40How you can join 100 Black Trans Men - 24:32Elijah’s purpose and passion - 31:56His response to Ne-yo’s comments on gender - 40:28His acting career - 51:27Click here for transcript!Episode References:Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo FreireRead more about our guest in his bio below:Dr. Elijah Nicholas, veteran senior military officer and 12-time published author, holds a Doctorate in Business Administration, three Master's degrees, a Bachelor of Science, and a Certificate from Harvard Divinity's Executive Education program. He considers himself to be a Lifelong Learner.Dr. Elijah is an award winning, , and internationally known, Trans Advocate, Transgender-Inclusive Family & Children's Book Author, and Film Actor, Director and Producer.Dr. Elijah is currently Co-Producing the short film MISUNDERSTOOD where he highlights how Conscious Love and Compassion outweigh any biases or beliefs we may have on the personal level.Dr. Elijah is the Founder of 100 Black Trans Men, Inc; a nonprofit organization with the mission to empower, equip, and elevate the voices, visibility, and representation of Black Transgender Men. Dr. Elijah is the recipient of the 2021 Trans Life Award - "Pioneer of Inspiration."Dr. Elijah Nicholas can be seen on TV One as a recurring guest Journalist, The Steve Harvey Show, and The Book of Sean on Fox Soul. When Dr. Elijah isn't speaking, advocating, writing, or acting, you can find him spending time with his lovely Boxer king Duke and his busy Bully Queen Tillie where he lives in Atlanta, GA.http://www.100blacktransmen.comwww.instagram.com/drelijahnicholashttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drelijahnicholasAre you enjoying the Dem Bois Podcast? Donate today to help support the cost of production and the honorarium we pay our guests for their time. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here! Donate to support our 2023 Gender Affirming Surgery Grant Fund here!