Category: Trans OpEds

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

As a 10-year Army veteran, the majority of my growing-up years were spent in the military. The year 2016 was my first year on testosterone and also my last full

Read More from Behind the Uniform: My Journey Through Gender, Grief, and the True Meaning of Masculinity | Opinion

When I was a little kid, I was unapologetically curious and colorfully authentic until I was told to dim my feminine light. I was that nerdy kid who excelled in

Read More from My Educational Journey | Opinion

I have always lived my life unapologetically; first “Gay & Proud,” and then, “Trans & Proud.” I am still proud, but now I am more afraid than ever. Trans rights

Read More from Living Unapologetically | Opinion

Growing up in the ’80s and ’90s in Liberty City as a Black Transwoman was challenging. At the time, there were no role models, no media representation, and no organizations

Read More from The World is Quickly Moving Backwards | Opinion

Before marriage equality. Before many cisgender, heterosexual people could openly acknowledge a gay or lesbian relative or coworker.

Read More from Remembering Our Roots: Why Excluding Trans People Ignore Our Shared History | Opinion