On this episode of QueerWOC The Podcast, We celebrate #QueerWOC of the week, activist, writer, and director, Nneka Onuorah @nikes_nae, in light of the passing of young black queer teen #NigelShelby (Ashe), Money gives 5 tips on how we can better support queer youth, Nikeeta offers some thoughts about we can better think, write, and talk about political economy and culture, we answer a listener’s letter about how to deal with changing needs in a relationship, Money is changing how she talks about dating, and Nikeeta chats a bit about how she and her bae maintain their relationship. Listen now, do the R’s, and join the convo using #QueerWOCpodWhere to find us:IG & Twitter - @queerwocpodFB - https://www.facebook.com/QueerWOCpod/Tumblr - www.QueerWOC.comListen to us on Google, soundcloud, stitcher, Apple Podcast App, or castboxContribute to QueerWOC via CashApp: $QueerWOCPodBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpodLove us out loud by doing The R’s: Rate, Review, Request, Repost, Retweet, and Reply!Use the hashtag #QueerWOC to talk all things the podcastT shirts - order a shirt by emailing us the size, color, and design you wantSend us an email or submit your Curved Chronicles: [email protected]Book us for Stonewall 50thActivist, writer, and director Nneka Onuorah @nikes_naeShout out to the new patrons Alli, Kris and Berna, Uzo, Lauren Cashapp from Crystal & ChylaTweet from @BrownGirlGrad3 new reviews on iTunes#PodinLiveNYC RSVP now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/podinlivenyc-podcast-meet-up-2019-tickets-60457502016Mental Moment with Money 15 year old Nigel Shelby Huntsville High School Rocket City PrideGLSEN Greater HuntsvilleWays to support Queer YouthUse LGBT Affirming language - Language has a huge impact on the way we see others and ourselves, and yet, language is constantly changing. That is why it is important to familiarize yourself and keep up-to-date with LGBT-related terms and conceptsBe visible - support lgbt student groups, correct others, attend events, post things, make your space visible, have books by and about queer folksKnow their challenges - who are the bullies, what is happening that might impact queer students?Know the resources - websites, counselors, community centers, role models, peersHelp them socially connect Volunteer or give back in other waysNikeeta offers some insights on how we can better think about cultureI Mix What I Like book: https://www.amazon.com/Mix-What-Like-Mixtape-Manifesto/dp/1849350574Convo w/ Tressie Cottom and Roxane Gay:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf4xd3N_6PoLetter from Briene of Tarth, who wrote us on her anniversary about her DJ girlfriend Nikeeta is still lovingly boo’d up, and Money is working on the way she talks about dating Is your dating life more exciting than ours? Don’t forget to send us your dating woes and wins to [email protected]Follow Money| IG/Twitter @MelanatedMoneyFollow Nikeeta| IG/Twitter @AfroBlazingGunsAnd you’ve listened to episode 64 of QueerWOC The Podcast