This week on Queer 101, Peppermint and Hugh, the historian with the receipts, are diving into the untold layers of queer history you probably didn’t learn in school. 🌈

They talk in depth about resilience, resistance, and what it really means to hold onto hope. And as always their conversation takes some unexpected and exciting turns — from the results of the New York mayoral election to celebrating the wins of immigrant leaders making real change.

Pep and Hugh also get real about ongoing battles for equality, the importance of self-initiation, and how we can all break free from the boxes society tries to put us in.

It’s smart, heartfelt, and a whole lot of fun — exactly what Queer 101 does best. 💖

00:00 Introduction to Queer 101

01:22 Deep Dive into George Takei's Memoir

01:54 Reflections on Recent Elections

03:17 Challenges to Democracy and Equality

05:33 Historical Oppression and Resistance

14:12 Personal Stories of Resistance

20:13 Reflecting on Historical Injustices

21:02 Connecting Global Struggles

23:38 Celebrity Activism and Crushes

27:13 The Closet and Societal Expectations

34:01 Political Hypocrisy and Elections

36:51 Book Club Announcement

38:47 Podcast Wrap-Up and Farewell

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