Sophie Ziegler 6/14/22 Sophie Ziegler 6/14/22

Documenting Resistance Internship Opportunity

The 2021 and 2022 Louisiana legislative sessions saw a number of anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ bills introduced and debated. LaTOHP is working to gather information about these proposed laws and the trans/queer resistance to them.

(Photo of Pride Day at the Capitol by Raegan Labat)

The Idea:

The Internship:

Open to undergrad and graduate students
60 hours
Completely virtual (with opportunities to do some work in person in Baton Rouge, if desired)

The Work:

Capture images/graphics/videos/etc created by organizers/organizations/protesters active during this time frame (we have lists and have permissions)
Capture local news articles related to the bills and to the resistance
Do light cataloging (enough description so we won’t forget what it is)
Upload content to Box
Assist with documentation
Help promote the collection

The Compensation:

$8/hour
Public credit for all work

To Apply:

Send statement of interest (2 pages max) explaining why you’re interested and any relevant experience you’d like us to know about, to: LouisianaTransHistory@gmail.com

Group of participates at the 2022 Pride Day at the Capitol Event hosted by locALL — Photo by Raegan Labat

Sophie Ziegler 4/17/21 Sophie Ziegler 4/17/21

Messages of Support From Our Cis Allies

The Louisiana Trans Oral History Project is collecting messages of support from our cis allies. We hope this is a small ray of light in these difficult times.

WHAT’S GOING ON?

Anti-trans state laws are being introduced, debated, and passed in more than thirty states. These laws are dangerous; these laws are heartbreaking.

During the 2021 Louisiana legislation session, as our trans communities are suffering through this, the Louisiana Trans Oral History Project is collecting messages of support from our cis allies. We hope this is a small ray of light in these difficult times.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Make short (10-30 second) videos to show our love and support.
Upload to bit.ly/Cis-Support

Support Statement Examples

Because it’s usually easier after you see some examples

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ANTI-TRANS BILLS IN LOUISIANA

“Statement Against the Anti-Trans Legislation,” LSU LGBTQ+ Faculty & Staff Caucus (PDF)

“Let Them Play Louisiana,” a state-wide coalition working to support the inclusion of all children and youth in school sports.

Petition, “Stop the Assault on Trans Youth”

Sophie Ziegler 3/9/21 Sophie Ziegler 3/9/21

History is Big Enough For Us All: Using Trans Oral Histories in the Classroom

April 8, 2021 @ 10am (Central)
Recording coming soon

Featuring these great folks:

Quinn Champagne (He/They) is an ESL teacher in Baton Rouge who enjoys incorporating Louisiana’s unique linguistic history and culture to bolster appreciation of multilingualism among emerging bilinguals. He believes that the incorporation of oral histories in the second language classroom has the potential to better proficiency in the target language while sharing the stories and culture of those who are on the margins.

me on porch summer 2020.JPG — Cat Jacquet (she/hers) is a professor of History and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Louisiana State University. Her research examines social movement activism in the 20th century US, with a focus on antirape activism. She has taught courses in Trans History and LGBTQ Activism and Social Movements. She is a cis, queer person who is invested in preserving and amplifying the histories of minoritzed communities.

Alex Torres (she/hers) is a bilingual educator and immigrant youth advocate. She is Program Director for Humanities Amped, an educational non-profit which works with students and teachers to amplify well-being and critical thinking in public schools. Alex holds a PhD in English and graduate minor in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Louisiana State University. Her dissertation and advocacy work address the educational needs of marginalized youth, particularly undocumented adolescent English Learners.