6/19/24 QUEER VOICES - Podcast BONUS EPISDOE: Captain Iris Rodriguez Interview!

Send us Fan MailMeet the Female-Identifying Grand Marshal for NEW FACES OF PRIDE, a parade and festival being held in Houston on June 22nd! What challenges do you face as a trailblazer in your field? Captain Iris Rodriguez knows all too well the hurdles and triumphs that come with breaking barriers. Join us as we share her extraordinary journey from becoming the first Hispanic female firefighter in Houston to her service in the United States Army. You'll hear Captain Rodriguez's heartfelt stories about her teenage coming-out experience, the rejection and embrace from her family, her multidisciplinary career spanning the oil industry, and the iconic bar Kindred Spirits.As we celebrate Pride 2024, the conversation shifts to Pride's powerful role in today's divisive culture. This episode talks about the critical need for unity and understanding amidst political attacks on rights, especially those targeting the transgender community. Rising rates of suicides and assaults highlight the urgency of showing solidarity and building inclusive communities. We can bridge gaps and support each other by embracing diversity and fostering connections across differences. Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here.  Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond.  Check out our socials at:https://www.facebook.com/QueerVoicesKPFT/ andhttps://www.instagram.com/queervoices90.1kpft/