Digital Transgender Archive

Interview with June Remus, Part 1 of 2

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June Remus, also known as Mama June or Big Mama, is a Black female from Des Moines, Iowa. This is the first of two oral histories the Tretter Collection holds between Jenkins and Remus. At the time of this interview, Remus was a retired caregiver living in Minnesota. In this oral history, Remus speaks at length about respect, the mentorship she provides within her communities, drag, care work, her family relationships, and her romantic relationships. She also touches upon her spirituality, her work stripping at various clubs in the Twin Cities, colorism, and a support group called Transcending & Associates located at All God’s Children MCC.

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