I didnt plan this, but it so happens that on Transgender Day of Remembrance, Im totally immersed in trans woman of colour writer and media advocate Janet Mocks Redefining Realness. :) Often, on TDOR, theres much emphasis on trans people as a general community (which is good); but if we can also hold in our hearts that trans *women* of colour experience violence way more than any other demo within the trans* community, perhaps well do better by them? Perhaps well speak up more, express our outrage more, read and amplify their stories more... Perhaps well become better people for having learned to treat ALL parts of the LGBTQ community as such? Worthy of our love and empathy when it counts, and year-round, not just on one day out of the year. Happy TDOR to all my trans* brothers, sisters, and warriors in between. You are loved.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 23:38:43 +0000
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