I (Nkosi Mlambo) spoke to Mercury Duma about loving God and people as a transgender man. It was beautiful to witness Mercury speak about his faith and spirituality because queer people have been denied faith in how they feel called to express and experience God for the longest time. In addition, Mercury speaks deeply about mental health and depression for himself and queer people. Last, we also speak about Duma Literacy Foundation and Siyafundisana Bookclub.
Mercury’s Projects:
- Instagram: @duma_literacy_foundation
- Facebook: Duma Literacy Foundation
Resources:
- If you ever need assistance with mental issues, please don’t hesitate to contact the South African Depression and Anxiety Group. For A Suicidal Emergency, Contact them at 0800 567 567, 24hr Helpline at 0800 456 789 or visit their website at https://www.sadag.org/.
Credits:
- This episode is made possible by the generosity of American Corner Pietermaritzburg, which is powered by the US Embassy in South Africa. Find them on Facebook and Instagram - @usembassysa. Views expressed here do not represent those of American Corner or the US Embassy South Africa.
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- The background song is Stereo Funk by M33 Project, sourced from Free Music Archive - https://freemusicarchive.org/home.
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