Stellan Knowles and LaCretia Springer
Recorded
January 14, 2024
Archived
January 14, 2024
37:14 minutes
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mbb000020
Description
Stellan Knowles (21) speaks with his grandmother LaCretia Springer (76) about her childhood, the challenges of her life, and her hopes for future generations of LGBTQ+ youth and the significance of their relationship.Subject Log / Time Code
LaCretia Springer speaks about her childhood and knowing that she was a girl.
LaCretia speaks about the Ku Klux Klan and the racial dynamics in her hometown, her family members being murdered, as well as the beginnings of her advocacy work.
LaCretia recalls being involved in an uprising.
LaCretia describes the restrictions she was subject to and describes her childhood and love of animals.
LaCretia talks about her impact on others and expresses gratitude for the opportunities she has had to create change.
Stellan Knowles asks LaCretia what kept her hopeful amidst the hardships in her life.
LaCretia describes a memorable vision/dream and the effects living with HIV had on her.
LaCretia describes a traumatic rape and the impact of her traumas on her.
LaCretia emphasizes the importance of knowing that "HIV is not a death sentence," and recalls another rape.
Stellan asks LaCretia about the importance of World AIDS Day to her. LaCretia describes loss.
LaCretia emphasizes her humanity in the face of transphobic culture and revisits her health struggles.
Stellan asks LaCretia what she would tell her younger self.
LaCretia states her hopes for Stellan and provides guidance as well as her wishes for the queer community.
Stellan speaks about what LaCretia means to him. LaCretia shares more guidance and hopes for Stellan.
Participants
- Stellan Knowles
- LaCretia Springer