Am I Allowed to Say Dyke Night? with Nya Anthony

In this episode of Third Space Indy, host Michael Zarick sits down with Nya Anthony, the founder of Sapphic Social. They discuss the origins and mission of Sapphic Social, a community group supporting trans, immigrant, and queer people through various events and meet-ups. Nya shares her journey from starting the group on an app to organizing events that foster meaningful connections among the queer community. The conversation also touches on the role of third spaces, the challenges of leadership, and the importance of creating inclusive environments. Additionally, Nya talks about her research on reducing police brutality and her passion for Black and queer history. The episode emphasizes the value of community support and the power of showing up for marginalized groups.Third Space Indy is supported by City Rising00:00 Introduction to Sapphic Social01:09 Meet Michael Zarick and Third Space Indy01:31 Introducing Nya Anthony and Sapphic Social02:12 The Origins of Sapphic Social03:01 Defining Sapphic and Its Importance06:19 Events and Activities of Sapphic Social07:07 Challenges and Leadership in Sapphic Social18:26 Political Action and Community Support19:30 Nya's Research and Academic Background29:21 The Concept of Third Spaces31:20 The Art of Small Talk31:52 Breaking Stereotypes in the Lesbian Community32:48 Book Clubs and Literary Discussions34:02 The Concept of Third Places35:52 Leadership and Community Building39:24 Exploring Afrofuturism and Art44:11 The Importance of Showing Up52:47 Final Thoughts and Farewell