Michael David Battle, a black female-to-male (FTM) trans maan, who has been documenting his transition online is currently compiling an anthology of stories with the working title, “Here, Our Voices: The Black Trans-Identified Experience.” We are looking...
In a recent interview, two queer authors of color discuss their books and memoirs. Toni Newman, trans author, discusses her memoir, I Rise: The Transformation of Toni Newman. She discusses the challenges she’s faced as a black transgender woman from a happy...
I have a confession to make: I’m one of those pesky black folks who primarily socializes with white people, but I can’t help it – that’s the way it’s always been. As a kid I was a tomboy who loved to skateboard, and ride BMX bikes. In high school, I preferred...
I went to my first pride festival about a year and a half ago, I think. It was located in downtown Vegas and, of course, my first reaction was fear and delight. Delight because I had never gone to such an event before and fear because my suburban upbringing had taught...
