Human Spectrums

Join us as we dive into the more personal experiences of intersectionality with Valyntine Cala (she/they). In this episode of Human Spectrums, we discuss what intersectionality is to Valyntine, as well as what intersectionality is on a broader scale. Valyntine is a transgender Filipina a part of the art collective Hawak Kamay. Through her art she aims to explore gender/sex and her Filipino identity.

What is Human Spectrums?

Welcome to Human Spectrums, a podcast series produced for CMRU.ca and the Community Podcast Initiative at MRU. The Community Podcast Initiative is powered by Shaw. Human Spectrums explores how humans are on a spectrum of diverse races, orientations, and stories to tell. This seven part series explores these stories and celebrates the diversity of our society, and aims to amplify the stories of those in underrepresented groups. This series examines a broad range of stories, with each episode illuminating a different group. These are:
1. LGBTQ2S+
2. Indigenous Peoples
3. Immigrants and refugees
4. Intersectionality (where race, sexual and gender identity, disability overlap)
5. People with disabilities
6. Black people
7. Religious groups
Come take a listen to powerful discussions, moving stories, and learn about those in our society. Human Spectrums welcomes everyone to listen. We hope you enjoy.