Breathing While Black & Trans | Opinion
As a Black transgender woman from Miami, my life is a testimony of survival, resilience, and transformation. From childhood, I carried trauma I never asked for, molestation, rejection from family,
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The Freedom of Being Seen | Opinion
My name is Speyder Webb, though most people who know me call me “Spidey.” I identify as a gay trans man when I’m educating and engaging in community events; otherwise,
Standing Strong Through the Pause | Opinion
As the national pause in federal food assistance benefits approaches, The McKenzie Project, Inc. (TMP) in South Florida is stepping into proactive mode to support vulnerable Black TGNCNB+ individuals, youth,
A Survivor’s Fear in Troubled Times | Opinion
As a 58-year-old transgender woman of color, I feel incredibly fortunate to have reached this age. I’ve faced immense injustices, including employment and housing discrimination, and medical disparities that led
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PHOTOS: National LGBTQ Task Force Gala’s Be You Ball
The National LGBTQ Task Force Gala’s Be You Ball was a bold reimagining of their annual gala celebrating queer power, joy, and resilience. Hosted by Dominique Jackson, actress, advocate, and ballroom
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From Struggle to Advocacy: A Trans Woman’s Journey | Opinion
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
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What Resilience Looks Like for Me | 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
Breaking the Binary, Building the Future | 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
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From Tomboy to True Self: A Decade Into My Transition | 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”
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Getting Past My Dysphoria | 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,
