Diversity Rules Magazine

About TeawhYB: Alt-Hip-Pop ar st, TeawhYB (T-Y-B), represents a brand of authen city and ul mate connec vity, providing hear elt com- mentary centered on self- actualiza on, celebra on, and sorrow over guitars, synths, and drum kits. Origina ng from Green Bay, WI and formerly noted for his college-life, party- induced sound, TeawhYB took a hiatus from a bud- ding music career while coming to terms with his personal iden ty. He has since redirected his audi- tory crea vity, mending his past, present, and future. "Being aware of your iden ty is much different than accep ng it. In high school I was a freestyle rapper- jock and was ou ed. At the me I didn't iden fy with what I perceived to be gay culture so part of my mis- sion is to show being queer doesn't have to be ste- reotypical, it just has to be unequivocally you. Once I was finally comfortable in my own skin everything started clicking musically. I was never in choir or band class, so the only thing I know about music is what I feel." Diversity Rules Magazine|Mar 2022 | 21 The Smithsonian's Na onal Air and Space Museum has launched "QueerSpace," a limited series of its "AirSpace" podcast focusing on stories at the intersec on of avia- on, space and queer iden ty. The episodes will explore LGBTQ+ history and culture through an aerospace lens, highligh ng how queer culture has shaped the past and future of flight and illustra ng the scope and diversity of LGBTQ+ experiences across avia on and space science. "QueerSpace" is hosted by Sofia Soto Sugar of the Na- onal Air and Space Museum and Erin Barker of "The Story Collider" podcast, which presents true, personal stories about science. Each episode of "QueerSpace" will feature interviews that spotlight queer voices and intro- duce listeners to the diversity of people working in and around aerospace. The series launched Feb. 24 and will consist of four episodes released every other week. "QueerSpace" Episode Schedule Feb. 24: As more men became flight a endants in the 1970s, gay men created a community within the industry that was uniquely suppor ve and welcoming. The next few decades would test that community. March 10: Science fic on writers o en create en rely new civiliza ons where our social construc ons can be upended and examined. This can give authors the chance to rewrite a world in terms of gender, sexuality and cul- ture, making something that is more inclusive and o en more interes ng. March 24: Historically, queer-iden fying people in the U.S. military have been forced out or forced to hide who they were. And while there is s ll a ways to go, a new group in the Air Force/Space Force is working to change policy, change minds and create opportuni es for these service members. April 7: Themes of space, the future and queerness also intersect in art. Queer ar sts o en use their crea ve works to show futures in space that are more diverse and inclusive than the reali es of our present me and place. "QueerSpace" is available on all major podcast pla orms and can be accessed on the museum's website. The "QueerSpace" series is part of the museum's AirSpace brand, which explores avia on and space through arts, entertainment and culture with content and experien al events that reach beyond the galleries and exhibits. The museum's flagship podcast "AirSpace" reveals the human achievement, failure and perseverance found in avia on and space and explores why people are so fascinated with stories of explora on, innova on and discovery. "QueerSpace" and other projects by AirSpace are made possible by the support of Olay. Smithsonian QueerSpace Podcast

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