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Latest Beyond J podcast explores the power of pronouns

Sac State's Antonia Peigahi shares her story of coming out as a transgender woman and joins in a conversation about pronouns. (Sacramento State file)

By Phillip Altstatt

March 24, 2022

In this episode of the Beyond J podcast, three Sacramento State leaders share personal stories as well as insights about the use of language that can help create positive connections by showing respect and avoiding hurtful labels and assumptions.

Featured is Antonia Peigahi (she, they), director of Policy and Records Management at Sacramento State, who tells her personal story of coming out publicly as a transgender woman.

A further conversation about the role of gender pronouns brings together Professor Dana Kivel (they, them, theirs) and PRIDE Center Program Coordinator Tranh Pham (they, them, theirs).

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About Phillip Altstatt

Phillip Altstatt is a Sac State alum and host of the Beyond J podcast. Phillip has his B.A. and M.A. in studio art and his work has been featured in the Sac State Magazine and the SACRAMENTO mural on the campus at Sac State.

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