Creating Safe Spaces: A Conversation with Dino Sarma
Episode Overview
The importance of creating safe spaces for queer individuals both online and offline. How friendships can be formed and maintained through shared experiences and mutual support. Dino's advocacy work on Discord servers for LGBTQ youth. The role of NCCJ camps in shaping Dino's understanding of diversity and inclusion. The significance of listening and holding space for others without immediately offering advice.
The camp was the catalyst to start our friendship. But we've been going on our own steam for years
Dive into an engaging conversation on The Umbrella Hour with hosts Dr. An Goldbauer and Zander Keig as they chat with Dino Sarma, a 41-year-old queer man from Newark, New Jersey. Dino's passions for cooking, hosting parties for his chosen family, and creating safe online spaces for queer individuals are explored in depth.
This episode offers a heartfelt look at Dino's journey, including his friendship with Zander that started at a camp run by the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ). The discussion touches on the importance of safe spaces, both physical and virtual, for queer youth and adults alike. Dino shares anecdotes about his experiences at NCCJ camps, the challenges of moving to New York City for safety, and his advocacy work on Discord servers.
The conversation is peppered with humour and warmth, making it an insightful yet entertaining listen. By the end, you'll feel like you've gained a new friend in Dino and a deeper understanding of the queer community's need for supportive environments. Don't miss out on this enriching dialogue that combines personal stories with broader social issues.