We all know the trope: the supportive bestie who helps the main character finally achieve their dreams, gives the advice that helps them land the heartthrob or drops hard truths that lead to epiphanies. We all know that’s producers and casting directors' favourite place to tick their diversity boxes. I should know, I’m the actor playing them.But what this week's producer Ki Griffin wants to know, especially as an actor and a black trans-masculine person who uses he/they pronouns is: "When do I get to be the main character?"Join Ki as they explore, where is the black trans-masc representation in TV and Film?Read more stories from Trans+ History Week:<ul><li><a href="https://www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistoryweek/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistoryweek/</a></li></ul>Here is the article we recommended:<ul><li><a href="https://www.wearequeeraf.com/we-have-always-been-here-a-poetic-ancestral-history-of-trans-nigerians/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearequeeraf.com/we-have-always-been-here-a-poetic-ancestral-history-of-trans-nigerians/ </a></li></ul>Watch the Transcending Words poetry night:<ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmbn900ekPM " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmbn900ekPM </a></li></ul>Plus, be sure to sign up for our newsletter to understand the LGBTQIA+ news every Saturday:<ul><li><a href="https://www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/</a></li></ul>This episode is made possible with the support of Publicis Groupe UK.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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