Visibility, Power, and Centering Queer Black Stories with Monique Alicia Gamble

Dr. Monique Alicia Gamble, a Southerner, a Black queer woman, a digital storyteller, and an assistant professor of political science at a public HBCU in Washington, D.C., shares the significance of storytelling in her academic and creative work, focusing on elevating the stories of people who exist on the margins, particularly those of Black queer women. Reflecting on pivotal moments in her development, such as the 2016 presidential election and the 2022 midterm election, she emphasizes the importance of visibility, representation, and cultural power. Her storytelling highlights her commitment to making marginalized stories visible, the impact of teaching her innovative Discovery Diversity course on LGBTQIA+ visibility in media, and her plans for future documentary projects, including a project that centers the experiences of Black queer women barbers. In sharing her experiences, Dr. Gamble models the transformative power of storytelling in education and its ripple effects on social justice. Connect with Monique on instagram @magcellent 00:00 Monique's personal why with storytelling 00:59 Personal Journey and Marriage 01:46 Political Climate and Vulnerability 03:00 Commitment to Representation and Power 03:51 Social Justice Origin Stories Project 04:59 Introduction of Dr. Monique Gamble 06:48 Impact of Elections on Professional Approach 17:55 Teaching and LGBTQ Visibility 33:22 Future Projects and Filmmaking Aspirations 34:16 Exploring the Experience of Queer Femme Barbers 36:31 The Importance of Queer Representation in Documentaries 40:42 Black Feminist Theory and Its Impact 50:56 The Power of Storytelling and Ripple Effects in Education 01:03:49 Messages for Future Generations 01:05:41 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Support the podcast by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories Visit the Social Justice Origin Stories Project Website: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com Subscribe to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SocialJusticeOriginStories Listen to Social Justice Origin Stories on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991 Listen to Social Justice Origin Stories on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iBn70HzO4lFxk7sN3gwAf Follow Social Justice Origin Stories on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/ Follow Social Justice Origin Stories on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.social Like Social Justice Origin Stories on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653 LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQ Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.