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Pier Kids Discussion Guide The Film: Participants and Key Issues
The Film: Participants and Key Issues
Key Participants
Krystal “Labeija” Conyers - Woman of the trans experience
DeSean Irby - Gay Black leader on the pier
Jusheem “Casper” Thorne - Bi artist on the pier known for reminding the community they can be and do better
Tamarah Farley - Krystal’s biological aunt
Joelle Dixon - Krystal’s biological mother
Terrell Dixon - Krystal’s biological twin brother
Antonio Dixon - Krystal’s older brother
Key Issues
Pier Kids is an excellent tool for outreach and will be of special interest to people who want to explore the following topics:
- Black trans youth
- Houselessness
- Sex work
- Black trans safety
- Community and chosen family
- Trans justice
- Gentrification
- Homophobia in the Black community
- Police violence
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