Black trans women have always been at the forefront of the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights. Their work and advocacy have led to the creation of resources for trans people that were previously unavailable.

Chicago LGBTQ+ rights and environmental activist Precious Brady-Davis made history this week when she was sworn in as the newest commissioner for the region’s Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.

Organizations helmed by Black, trans leaders are facing a critical juncture, with many ceasing operations due to a lack of necessary funding for staffing, programmatic initiatives and scaled growth.

Source: Jordyn Jay and the women of the BTFA. Photographer: Eve Harlow Jordyn Jay firmly believes that one of the direct paths to liberation lies through the arts and culture, which is evident in her ...