Host Devin-Norelle (ze|zim) explores LGBTQ+ stories of triumph, transformation, and celebration in Brave Spaces. From book clubs and sports leagues to places of worship and the great outdoors, Devin-Norelle meets courageous heroes who, in the face of efforts to exclude Queer voices, are standing up to centuries of hate in order to shape a world where love always wins.
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About the Host
Devin-Norelle (ze/zim/zis) is a professional model, trans writer, and public speaker, with published work in GQ and Allure, among others. Ze has walked in New York Fashion Week shows and was featured in the 2019 Stonewall 50 Pride Campaigns for New York City Pride. He facilitates D&I Gender Expansive training and through the “G.E.T. Phluid'' Program. As a member of NYC Pride's Community Council, ze has helped guide Heritage of Pride towards reducing police presence for Pride events.
Devin Norelle prepares to film an episode focused on AI representation.
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Brave Spaces host Devin Norelle pauses for a photo with Richie Wills, Co-Founder of the Gay Wills Book Club. This was the first time they’d met in person and remain good friends because of the series!
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Producer & Director M. Akram Shibly slates a book club conversation led by Queer poet and author, Richie Wills, for the pilot episode of Brave Spaces.
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Devin Norelle and Summeiya Khamissa share a heartfelt and emotional conversation against the Toronto skyline about how faith, love, and queerness can come together.
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Reverend Deana Dudley takes Devin Norelle and Summeiya Khamissa, founder of the Queer Muslim network on a tour of the Metropolitan Community Church in Toronto, Ontario Canada.
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Devin Norelle spent the day with Rob and Rahsaan and their four children to talk about the joy of raising a family as two dads and creating a brave space for others to do the same.
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Funding for BRAVE SPACES is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.