SPARK Off! The Podcast

7. Challenging Stigma: Community, Care, and Sex Worker Justice

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416559/fan_mail/new] In honor of International Sex Workers' Day, this episode celebrates the power of community, advocacy, and collective care. We’re joined by Jamila from Red Light District by TW!O and Chisom from the SPARK team to explore the work being done to support sex workers, challenge stigma, and create meaningful change. Throughout the conversation, we discuss the history and significance of International Sex Workers' Day, the importance of mutual aid and community organizing, and the many ways people can support sex worker justice in their everyday lives. We also share resources, upcoming events, and opportunities to stay connected with this growing movement. Episode Resources: * Red Light District by TW!O [https://redlightdistrict.totallywowgroup.org/] * CLAWS Mutual Aid Fund [https://givebutter.com/clawsmutualaidfund] * Red Light District's Porn Pledge [https://redlightdistrict.totallywowgroup.org/_files/ugd/18b77b_34d248ecb759430ab34f986dfe89ef8f.pdf] * Calling Offsides Toolkit [https://redlightdistrict.totallywowgroup.org/projects/calling-offsides] * ALTAR: A Sex, Wine & Chocolate Experience (registration coming soon) * Working It: Sex Workers on the Work of Sex [https://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1323] Website [https://www.sparkrj.org] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sparkrjnow] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/sparkrjnow/] | Twitter [https://x.com/sparkrjnow]

6. Beyond Visibility: Conversations for Trans Day of Visibility

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416559/fan_mail/new] In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, this episode explores what it really means to be visible. We talk about the origins of the day and reflect on what visibility looks like in everyday life for our Trans, Gender Diverse and Ungendered communities. The conversation also touches on how day-to-day influences such as community, art, culture, and media shape the ways people experience and understand visibility. Throughout the episode, we share personal reflections on being seen, discuss the power of storytelling and representation, and highlight the voices and creative work that continue to expand Trans visibility. We close by reflecting on what we hope listeners take away from the conversation and how moments like this can inspire deeper understanding and connection.  Episode Resources: * Chella Man [https://www.chellaman.com/home] * Sort of - HBO Show [https://www.hbomax.com/shows/sort-of/fd2a57e4-c0cc-497f-9989-34971877ff41] * The Essentials: Atlanta Trans Resource Guide [https://sparkrj.org/the-essentials-atlanta-trans-resource-guide/] (update coming soon) Website [https://www.sparkrj.org] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sparkrjnow] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/sparkrjnow/] | Twitter [https://x.com/sparkrjnow]

5. Georgia’s Legislative Session 101: What Really Happens Under the Gold Dome

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416559/fan_mail/new] What actually happens under the Gold Dome during Georgia’s legislative session, and why should you care? In this episode, we break down how the Georgia Legislative Session works, how a bill becomes law in our state, and how you can be a part of the process! We’ll unpack key moments like Crossover Day, what happens "on the ropes", and how to tell when a bill is moving forward, or being quietly stalled. Plus, we’ll highlight several key bills to watch, who they impact, and how you can track legislation and stay engaged in real time. Episode Resources: * SPARK's 2026 Legislative Tracker [https://docs.google.com/document/d/11A3cYu3ERzOjD7t7SgQJulyBD4WwEtWZxJWk_kfrqS8/edit?usp=sharing] * Georgia Legislature Website [https://www.legis.ga.gov/] * Fertility Justice NOW Advocacy Day - 02/25/26  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRKgz_v-_TCHqBKeUZZvg0vncsK2xxorxsIwpD0G_vhbAEBw/viewform] * RJ Advocacy Day - 02/26/26 [https://actionnetwork.org/events/2026-reproductive-justice-advocacy-day] Website [https://www.sparkrj.org] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sparkrjnow] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/sparkrjnow/] | Twitter [https://x.com/sparkrjnow]

4. Redefining Family w/ Kuluntu Reproductive Justice Center

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416559/fan_mail/new] Redefining Family - A Literature Review - Kuluntu Reproductive Justice Center [https://kuluntu.center/redefiningfamily] In this episode of SPARK Off!, we are joined by Khye Blue, Alanah Armstead, and Marin Hart of Kuluntu Reproductive Justice Center as we explore the concept of family abolition and its challenge to traditional family structures. Our guests discuss how the nuclear family upholds capitalist, patriarchal, and white supremacist systems, and how family abolition offers a critique rooted in history. We also dive into the power of chosen families and community-based care, highlighting how queer and marginalized communities reimagine kinship. Join us for a conversation on creating a more inclusive, equitable system of care! Watch the video of this podcast episode. [https://youtu.be/l75UF9L00kQ] Episode Resources: * Download Redefining Family - A Literature Review [https://kuluntu.center/redefiningfamily]. * Follow Kuluntu Reproductive Justice Center on IG [https://www.instagram.com/kulunturjc]. * Sign up for the Kuluntu Reproductive Justice Center's newsletter [https://kuluntu.center/newsletter]. * Sign up for Kuluntu's Black LGBTQI parents' peer support groups [https://kuluntu.center/doulaservices]. * Connect with our guests via email at kuluntu.rjc@gmail.com, alanah.armstead@yale.edu, marinhartg@gmail.com. Website [https://www.sparkrj.org] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sparkrjnow] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/sparkrjnow/] | Twitter [https://x.com/sparkrjnow]

3. Dr. KR’s Oral History: Survival, Joy and Liberation

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416559/fan_mail/new] This episode was recorded live during Georgia Dusk's [https://www.georgiadusk.com/] Oral History Collection at JusticeNOW2024 titled, "We Tell Our Own Stories [https://www.georgiadusk.com/we-tell-our-own-stories-spark-rj-now]" In this episode of SPARK Off!, we hear from Dr. Krystal Redman (they/she), SPARK’s Executive Director, as they share their journey from a Black Panther-rooted upbringing in Los Angeles to her work in Reproductive Justice in the South. As part of the We Tell Our Own Stories [https://www.georgiadusk.com/we-tell-our-own-stories-spark-rj-now] oral history project, produced by Georgia Dusk at SPARK’s JusticeNOW2025 Conference, Dr. Redman discusses their path through education and public health, the challenges of navigating systems not built for them, and her eventual connection to SPARK Reproductive Justice NOW! She emphasizes the intersections of social justice, healthcare, and the need for a cultural shift in public health. For more oral histories from We Tell Our Own Stories, visit Georgia Dusk’s website [https://www.georgiadusk.com/we-tell-our-own-stories-spark-rj-now], and stay tuned for more SPARK Off! features! CLICK HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRlz8-WlZkq4JYouO9Owt2P9factv5s3FbKS_JdO2loh9OpRj1M6nkBkWvN_FsoWQ/pub] for a transcript of Dr. KR's Oral History. Website [https://www.sparkrj.org] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sparkrjnow] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/sparkrjnow/] | Twitter [https://x.com/sparkrjnow]