Pride with Rujazzle and Katucha Bento

Episode 6,   Aug 06, 2023, 07:00 AM

Pride, allyship, art and language bring Rujazzle, Katucha Bento and Jules together for an intimate episode reflecting on and looking beyond Pride season in Scotland.

Published in August 2023

"We are here building something together and to hold space for the dreamwork" says Katucha, of the anti-racist and anti-transphobic community she's hoping for.   In this episode, Ru, Katucha and Jules share their Pride stories; past, present and future and what they're hopeful for living in Scotland.  We talk love, language, allyship and how sometimes we need to "kill joy"  to build a better, safer world.

CW: Mentions of racism, homophobia, transphobia and a brief mention of suicide

About Dr Katucha Bento
she/her

Katucha Bento, co-founded the Free Afro-Brazilian University, loves to work in collaboration with people and nature for social and environmental justice. Works with subversive language and queer insights. Is the auntie and guide-mother of fantastic humans called Chizara, Jason and Chibueze. Currently she teaches at the University of Edinburgh.
Instagram @katuchabento

About Rujazzle
she/her/they/them

Rujazzle is a Glasgow-based drag queen, artist, host and producer, who described herself as the 'Painted Lady, Walking Exhibition(ist) and Arty tart'
Instagram @rujazzle

References

Sara Ahmed - author of The Feminist Killjoy Handbook
Lighthouse | The Feminist Killjoy Handbook (lighthousebookshop.com)
The Feminist Killjoy Handbook – Argonaut Books

Dr Gail Lewis
Gail Lewis (academic) - Wikipedia

Majur
Major, trans singer from Brazil. Here she is praying for the feminine Orisha Oyá (fire, warrior, shapeshifter between butterfly and buffalo).
M A J U R 🧜🏿‍♀️ (@majur) • Instagram photos and videos
Instagram @majur