Dem Bois Highlight Series Part 5; with Joël Simeu

Send us Fan MailJoël Simeu is one of Dem Bois 2023 Gender Affirming Surgery Grant Awardees and he is the production assistant for the Dem Bois Podcast. He is also today’s guest and we discuss his role in the organization and what he plans to contribute. Joël shares his journey, emphasizing the importance of community and storytelling. We highlight the significance of visibility, especially amidst political uncertainties. We talk:What the organization's mission means to Joël - 3:01What he wants to contribute - 12:07Words of love to the audience - 18:22Click here for transcription!Episode References:2023 Grant AwardeeDem Bois Podcast Ep. 69Read more about Joël in his bio below:Joël is a writer from Douala, Cameroon, currently based in Ithaca, NY, where he is completing his English PhD at Cornell University. His writing is grounded in a poetics of Black & queer futurity. Joël believes in the pursuit of liberation, justice, freedom, and love for all oppressed people. He enjoys going on walks and listening to jazz music. He’s an aspiring saxophonist and loves his friends. https://www.instagram.com/jojosim27Celebrate 10 years of Dem Bois Inc.!2026 marks ten years of Dem Bois Inc. To honor this milestone, we invite you to join our 10 for 10 campaign by giving $10 a month to help sustain the care, leadership, and visibility that trans men of color deserve.Your support helps build a future rooted in care, visibility, and possibility.Donate today!Donate today to support Transmasc Gender Affirming Grants and Community Wellness Packages for Trans Men of Color!The  Visibility = Possibility™️ Merch is here! - Not just merch, but a movement! Dem Bois Community Voices Facebook Group is a safe, moderated sanctuary where trans men of color can connect authentically, discuss podcast episodes, share powerful experiences, and build support networks. Dem Bois YouTube Channel! - @demboisinc - Exclusive content you won't find anywhere else!