Tag: Queer Joy in Conversation

Dr. Su Yon Pak and Mudang Sung Park share the story of how they met, the philosophies that guide their work and identity, and how seemingly ordinary people—which both Su and Sung insist they are—leave legacies of hope and perseverance for the generations that follow.

Emmett, Andrea, and Ahri sit down for a conversation on family and joy, as well as their journeys in finding—and making—them. They begin their story in 2017, which Ahri and Andrea describe as a hectic but fulfilling year when their family began to come together. Andrea and Emmett had met through their work in trans advocacy in Texas, with Ahri occasionally accompanying Emmett to the state Capitol in Austin. 

Rev. Sulkiro Song, pastor of HA:N UMC, joins congregants Lia and Paul in a conversation about their faith, their experiences with the Korean American church, and their journeys in navigating what can often feel like an interstitial space between queer identity and Christianity.

Schuyler Bailar, an activist, entrepreneur, and swimmer who made history as the first transgender man to openly compete in Division I swimming, sits down with parents Terry Hong and Gregor Bailar in a conversation about queer advocacy, identity, and growth.

Diana Son, TV writer, producer, showrunner, and playwright, sits down with her three sons—Nate, Dash, and Wilder—for a conversation on family, love, and joy. Together, they reflect on Diana’s relationship with her partner Casey, and how that journey has intersected with their own growth as Korean American children of a queer parent.

Sammy and Jiwon first crossed paths in Brooklyn nightlife, leaving deep impressions on one another: radiant confidence, an ability to light up a room, and joy that was infectious.