Having a strong support system is important, especially when you're queer. Anna Garza with Phoenix Youth at The Montrose Center sits down with Veer Queer to discuss why it’s imperative that LGBTQ+ youth of color have a safe and supportive space.…
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Episode 3: UnDACAmented & Unafraid
Posted on September 20, 2017The recent DACA announcement and temporary block on SB4 will greatly impact the nearly 1.5 undocumented people living in Texas. This week, Yunuen Alvarado with the University Leadership Initiative joins Veer Queer to discuss what this all means, and what's to come.…
Episode 2: Shiver Me (Why Does) Tinder (Suck)
Posted on September 7, 2017Julien, Endy, and Mai sit down with trans porn starlet Valetina Mia, who dives into her dating woes and deconstructs the stigma surrounding sex work. Plus, in the wake of Hurricane Harvey's devastating aftermath, the Veer Queer crew attends a fundraiser for Avenue CDC, an organization on a mission to build affordable housing, as well as to serve the neighborhoods affected by the disaster. …
Episode 1: Get Out ‘n Stay Out
Posted on August 22, 2017Coming out, especially when you live in the South, can be hard. How do you come out to your parents? In the workplace? Is there ever a time when you stop coming out? And will Julien ever stop getting so nervous while they're being recorded? In this pilot episode, get to know the Veer Queer hosts, their coming out stories, and how they navigate living in their identities.…