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Janice Toy

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An interview with Janice Toy. Janice Toy is a transgender woman and the mother of the House of History. In the interview, Toy discusses the LGBTQ community, reflects on her transition and coming out, and her work as a trans activist.

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Identifier
k06987831
Collection
Oral Histories with People of Color
Institution
House of History
Date Created
Dec. 11, 2022
Genre
Oral Histories
Subject(s)
Janice Toy
Places
Wisconsin > Milwaukee County > City of Milwaukee > Milwaukee
Topic(s)
African American transgender people
Ballroom families
Black LGBTQ+ people
Black transgender people
Coming out
Drag performers
LGBTQ+ communities
Trans women
Transgender activism
Resource Type
Moving image
Language
English
Related URL
https://collections.lib.uwm.edu/digital/collection/house/id/6/rec/13
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