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Power Beyond Pride
Ignite your activism! Power Beyond Pride dives deep into the electrifying work of LGBTQ+ leaders and organizers shattering barriers. Hear their inspiring stories, feel the raw power of their purpose, and discover concrete ways YOU can join the movement in your own community. Two dynamic hosts every week, plus a monthly all-host power surge discussing the latest movement news! Get ready to be inspired and take action!
Episodes
Power Beyond PrideQueer Comics, the Immigrant Experience, and the Art of Resistance with Carlo Quispe #21
Artist and activist Carlo Quispe discusses his journey in using comics to explore queer and Latinx identity, challenge censorship, and advocate for social…
Power Beyond PrideQueer Activism, Electoral Politics, and Pinkwashing with Pauline Park #20
LGBTQ and human rights activist Pauline Park joins co-hosts Daniel WK Lee and Kate d'Adamo as she shares about the critical need to move beyond…
Power Beyond PrideReply All: Free Speech, the NRA, and Rhetorical Responsibility #19
Your hosts Mattie Bynum, Kenyon Farrow, Melodie KG, and Shane Lukas explore the idea of rhetorical consistency and responsibility in political movements…
Power Beyond PrideOrganizing Queerness, the Politics of Change, and Joyous Hedonism with Terrell Dungee #18
Terrell Dungee, a community organizer with the Carolina Federation and the American Friends Service Committee as well as community grassroots activist, talks…
Power Beyond PrideMindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, and Brave Spaces with Tay & Val #17
Tay and Val, founders of Modern Mind Labs, discuss their life's work with hosts Melodie KG and Shane Lukas. The conversation navigates the power of creating…
Power Beyond PrideCommunity, Courage, and Change with Tania Jimenez #16
Tania Jimenez, Executive Director of Asheboro Latinx Services, chats with co-hosts Mattie Bynum and Shane Lukas to discuss her work empowering the trans+ and…
Power Beyond PrideScience, Activism, and the Future of HIV with Shuntai Zhou #15
Scientist Dr. Shuntai Zhao joins co-hosts Mattie Bynum and Shane Lukas to share the insights on the current state and possibilities of HIV research, the…
Power Beyond PrideReply All: Chatbottery, Political Pawns, and Building Queer Joy #14
This monthly "Reply All" episode features members of the co-host team (Mattie Bynum, Kate d'Adamo, and Daniel WK Lee) discussing the political optics of Meta's…
Power Beyond PrideUnfiltered Truth, Advocacy, and Creative Expression with Laura LeMoon #13
S**worker and activist Laura LeMoon chats with hosts Mattie Bynum and Daniel W.K. Lee about her journey as a trafficking survivor, adult industry worker and…
Power Beyond PridePride, Corporate Partnerships, and Queers on ICE with Daniel Valdez #12
Daniel Valdez, Chief External Affairs Officer at Welcoming America and Charlotte Pride board member, shares his personal journey as a Mexican-American…
Power Beyond PrideComedy, Faith, and Fierce Advocacy with PBP Co-Host Mattie Bynum #11
Mattie, a comedian, actress, and advocate chats with co-hosts Kenyon Farrow and Hunter to share about he identity journey, the important role faith plays in…
Power Beyond PrideFreedom, the Future of Queer, and Great Ideas With PBP Co-Host Shane Lukas #10
Join Power Beyond Pride co-host team members Daniel WK Lee and Kate D'Adamo as they explore the dynamic landscape of queer liberation and activism with Shane…
Power Beyond PrideHousing Justice, Anti-Genocide Activism, and Universal Healthcare with Miguel Camnitzer #9
Miguel Camnitzer, a writer and anti-genocide activist, joins co-hosts Daniel W.K. Lee and Mattie Bynum to discuss the overrepresentation of LGBTQ+ people among…
Power Beyond PrideCannabis, Community Care, and the American Dream with Kassia Graham #8
Award-winning advocate Kassia Graham joins Power Beyond Pride co-hosts Melodie KG and Daniel W.K. Lee to share insights on their lifelong connection to…
Power Beyond PrideReply All: Activism, Accountability, and Unpacking the Panic About Young People #7
Co-hosts Mattie Bynum, Melodie KG, and Shane Lukas delve into recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, highlighting how these issues directly impact the real safety and…
Power Beyond PrideActivism, Advocacy, and the Arts with PBP Co-Host Kenyon Farrow #6
This episode gets to know Power By Pride co-host Kenyon Farrow on the challenges faced by non-profits due to government actions and the importance of community…
Power Beyond PrideAuthenticity, Transgender Advocacy, and Tech Triumph with Victoria Knight #5
Join Victoria Knight as the engineer and Humanist speaks with co-hosts Hunter and Shane Lukas about the intersection of her philosophical life and gender…
Power Beyond PrideArt, Activism, and Authentic Self with PBP Co-Host Melodie KG #4
Melodie KG, a published author, speaker, and activist, talks with co-hosts Mattie Bynum and Shane Lukas about her work bridging community-level activism with…
Power Beyond PridePoetry, Advocacy, and Queer Resilience with Travis Montez #3
Travis Montez, a lawyer, writer, and mental health advocate, joins co-hosts Daniel W.K. Lee and Shane Lukas to discuss his work empowering youth, the…
Power Beyond PrideCommunity, Cookies, and Constitutional Law with PBP Co-Host Hunter #2
Get to know Power Beyond Pride co-host Hunter, a queer femme photographer and advocate. In this interview with Mattie Bynum and Melodie KG, they discuss how…
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Reply All: Power, Pride, and Community #1
In this "Reply All" episode of "Power Beyond Pride," hosts Mattie Bynum, Daniel W.K. Lee, Shane Lukas, and Kenyon Farrow kick off the podcast with a discussion…
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We're Coming Out: Power Beyond Pride
Feel the power of purpose! Launching June 2025. — Power Beyond Pride brings you the real stories of LGBTQ+ activists via our host team from across the country…