South Sound Sapphic Queer History. Local Resistance. Collective Joy.

Welcome to South Sound Sapphic—a powerful, community-rooted podcast and community organization amplifying the voices, stories, and resistance of queer, trans, and sapphic folks in Washington’s South Puget Sound. Hosted by Roxy Adams, a queer Black femme entrepreneur, creative, storyteller, and organizer. This show is a deep dive into the past, present, and future of QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) liberation in one of the most politically charged and historically rich regions of the Pacific Northwest.

This is more than a podcast. It’s a living archive. A love letter. A call to action.

Each episode uncovers the truths buried in Washington’s soil—stories of exclusion, uprising, survival, and joy. From anti-miscegenation laws and redlining to the AIDS crisis, the fight for gender-affirming care, and the organizing power of mutual aid—we trace the real history of this place through the eyes and voices of those who’ve shaped it, resisted it, and are still building something better.

Whether you’re a newly out late bloomer, a long-time activist, a sapphic academic, or just seeking to belong somewhere tender and revolutionary—South Sound Sapphic invites you into the conversation.

What You’ll Hear:

Deeply researched historical storytelling that centers QTBIPOC voices and movements across the South Sound
Candid, heart-centered conversations with queer organizers, artists, educators, public servants, elders, and youth
Exploration of policy and protest, from grassroots wins to legislative backlashes
Spotlights on mutual aid, queer joy, and chosen family as radical tools of survival
Calls to action that are local, tangible, and rooted in collective care

This Podcast Is For You If…

You’re queer, sapphic, trans, nonbinary—or a fierce ally—living in Washington state (especially Pierce, Thurston, Kitsap, or King County)
You want to learn about the real history of civil rights and queer liberation in Washington—not just from textbooks, but from lived experience
You’re craving grounded, intelligent storytelling that doesn’t shy away from hard truths—and also makes space for joy, healing, and resistance
You believe that showing up locally is just as powerful as trending nationally
You know that community is everything, and you’re ready to find yours

Our Mission

South Sound Sapphic exists to tell the truth, build community, and protect joy. We believe in the power of local history, collective care, and unapologetic queerness. Through storytelling, we make the invisible visible—and inspire the next generation to rise.

Get Involved

Join our Mighty Network for local queer femmes, women, and nonbinary folks
Follow us on Instagram: @southsoundsapphic
Share the pod with your friends, chosen fam, or co-conspirators
Support local mutual aid, trans-led clinics, and QTBIPOC organizers in your area

Because we deserve more than inclusion—we deserve liberation. And it starts right here, in the South Sound.

South Sound Sapphic

History of Human Rights in WA State

Charts

Apple Podcasts – United States – Social Sciences

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History of Human Rights in WA State