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Disney Channel’s first openly trans actress reflects on the anti-LGBTQ+ hate she’s received

Trans actress Juliana Joel has opened up about the backlash she faced after joining the Disney Channel series Raven’s Home. Back in July 2022, the Book of Queer star made history when she became the first openly trans actress to star in a Disney Channel production. While LGBTQ+ viewers praised the network for introducing Joel’s groundbreaking character, the decision was also met with anti-trans hate from conservative parents. On a recent episode of Christy Carlson Romano’s Vulnerable podcast, Joel opened up about the backlash she faced after her casting was…

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Raven’s Home makes Disney Channel history with first-ever openly trans character

Raven’s Home has made Disney Channel history by introducing the network’s first openly trans character. If you were a teen or tween in the early to mid-2000s, then chances are you’ve heard of Raven-Symoné and her hit series That’s So Raven. Throughout four seasons, viewers worldwide immersed themselves in the world of teen-psychic Raven Baxter and her hilarious adventures in San Francisco. Alongside the show’s hilarious storylines, That’s So Raven also delivered groundbreaking episodes that explored racism and body positivity. After ending its run in 2007, fans were sent into…

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