Welcome, followers, to the inaugural episode of the Meekly Music Box! In this brand new segment to the show you love and follow we will be highlighting local musicians by playing a couple of their songs and telling you about their story and connection to Los Angeles.

This month's featured musician is Jessica Fichot! The child of a Chinese mother and French father, Jessica blends the styles of French chanson, Shanghai jazz, gypsy swing and international folk into something that is uniquely her that embodies the spirit of L.A. perfectly. Today you'll be hearing her songs "La Spectatrice" and "Daydream."

You can find her at facebook.com/jessicafichotmusic or youtube.com/jessicafichotmusic. Also on Instagram @jessicafichotmusic and check out her upcoming shows at jessicasongs.com/shows

In honor of Pride month we are digging deep into a handful of LGBTQ trailblazers from right here in town. We've got the legendary Mattachine Society (14:43), the complicated Virginia Prince (45:32), the valiant Morris Kight and the Gay Liberation Front (1:20:09) and the unstoppable Troy Perry and the Metropolitan Community Church(1:35:21). This episode brought to you by Smile Brilliant. Use promo code LAMEEKLY to get 30% off today.