Carolina
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Carolina, Hannah H.
Audio
My Story
Moving to Hawaii
Carolina’s coming out story
Friends, chosen family, and community
How life changed after coming out
A small decision that changed the course of life
Early exploration of trans identity in her 20’s
Honoring Amy Winehouse and Witney Houston through performance
Getting Richard Nixon’s autograph
Dressing up for the first time
Winning Miss Honolulu and experiences during her reign
Loved Ones
How to know when to compromise vs. if you’re giving too much of yourself in a relationship
Experiences living through the early years of the AIDS epidemic, and with loss
Early organizing and participating in the origins of Trans Day of Rememberance
Carolina shares progress that she’s witnessed in the transgender community in her lifetime
Accomplishments
Carolina discusses what she is most proud of
The overlap of LGBTQ_ advocacy and political activism
How to know if you’ve been successful in something
Qualities of good leaders, as demonstrated by Connie Norman, Sylvia Rivera, Martha P. Johnson, and John F Kennedy
In response to the question “What is the secret to a happy and meaningful life?”
Carolina shares her interest in JFK, his assignation, and what is has meant for politics since
Values
Thoughts on religion
Thoughts on how to develop resilience
Language in the LGBTQ+ community and how it changes
Experiences with RuPaul and other queens
