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I grew up across Miami, Boston, and Forest, Mississippi. My classmates in Mississippi hurled spitballs at me and called me “the nigger’s child.” But my father, who described himself as un

Read More from From Struggle to Advocacy: A Trans Woman’s Journey | Opinion

I’m a Black, queer, Latino trans man living in Florida, where the political climate feels like it’s always set to hostile. Every headline reminds me that people like me aren’t

Read More from What Resilience Looks Like for Me | Opinion

I recently found myself traveling alone to speak at a conference and looking for a friendly breakfast table. Spotting a group of “queer-looking” folks, I asked to join them. Shortly

Read More from Breaking the Binary, Building the Future | Opinion

I was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida — sheltered, bookish, and without the language to describe what I felt inside. As a kid, I always played the “dad”

Read More from From Tomboy to True Self: A Decade Into My Transition | Opinion

By the time I was 10, I’d stand in front of mirrors for hours, scrutinizing my face as I saw myself slip away. “Who’s that boy?” I’d wonder.  At 12,

Read More from Getting Past My Dysphoria | Opinion

About three years ago, I was approached by The Our Fund Foundation with an unexpected invitation. According to CEO David Jobin, I was the “most perfect person” to help launch

Read More from Walking Beside, Not Ahead: My Journey Supporting South Florida’s Trans Community | Opinion