gender

I lived in secrets and lies for far too long and it caused heartbreak for everyone.

It's really not easy to be transgender, There's little reward and even less splendor, Just social hate and judgement abounds, Where facts and truth and compassion dumbfounds...

For me, Pride month began with a vibrant show led by Korea's pioneering drag artist, Hurricane Kimchi. Through music and performance, artists reminded us of the importance of being yourself and loving who you are.

Tell me how many countries will kill you just for being who you want to be - How many homes or jobs have you lost for being straight, I'm dying to see...

¿Qué pasaría si la prevención del VIH tuviera sentido para las mujeres negras?

What if HIV prevention made sense to Black women?

I share the hardship, my HIV diagnosis, the moments of darkness, the joy of sharing my status, and the victory of choosing life.

Vivo aterrorizada todos los días porque mi comunidad, la comunidad transgénero, está siendo demonizada y atacada por el gobierno que se supone debe protegernos y por la comunidad cristiana que se supone debe amarnos.

I live in terror every day because my community, the transgender community, is being demonized and attacked by the government meant to protect us and the Christian community meant to love us.

If you truly hear my message, please share it, find any way you can to resist and fight back, fight for me, because when they're done with me and my community, they'll come for you and yours.