The Importance of Community and Connection in Queerness with KB Brookins

Send us Fan MailConnection is like a light in a dark space. The more light there is, the brighter the room becomes. And the more trans men of color connect with each other, the bigger our families become. In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, my guest, award-winning author KB Brookins, shares their journey of navigating identity, writing, and family dynamics. We discuss the importance of visibility and connection, the nuances of Black womanhood and manhood, the precarity of these identities, and the significance of diverse representation in literature. We talk:09:05 - Understanding gender and self-discovery21:14 - Advice for navigating queerness and family34:22 - The journey of writing a memoir44:36 - Exploring freedom through poetry55:18 - Trans News That Doesn't SuckClick here for transcription!Episode References:1946 (movie)Dearborn (book) By Ghassan ZeineddineErin In The MorningAutostraddleLGBTQ NationLearning to Shut Out the Noise with Ja’Mel Ashely WareRead more about KB in their bio below:KB Brookins is the author of three books, including Pretty (2024), winner of the Lambda Literary Award in Transgender Nonfiction. They are an ACLU of Texas Artist-in-Residence and a Black Mountain Institute Shearing Fellow at UNLV. @earthtokb on Instagram, TikTok, and SubstackTrans News That Doesn’t SuckFreedom House Celebrate 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!