She is the Blueprint: A Candid Look at Amiyah Scott’s Iconic Life in Ballroom

"We are here; we've always been here, and we'll always be here; we exist." Amiyah Scott, also known as King Amiyah on Instagram, made this impactful remark as she accepted the prestigious Rising Star Award at the GLAAD Awards in 2018. Amiyah Scott, a 36-year-old transgender woman of color from New Orleans, has been an…

ByNamhla LebonaJune 13, 20240Comments

LGBT Lifestyle

FINA Has Banned Trans Athletes From Competing In Elite Women’s Aquatic Races

The International Swimming Federation (FINA) voted on Sunday to stop trans athletes from competing in women's elite races. FINA oversees aquatic competitions in swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming and open water swimming, and high diving. The Policy Terms FINA will also aim to establish an 'open' category at competitions for swimmers whose gender identity…

ByNamhla LebonaJune 20, 20220Comments

Fashion

Laverne Cox Inspires First Trans Barbie

Since March of 1959, Barbie dolls have lined the shelves and captured the hearts of children everywhere. The idea of “you can brush her hair, undress her everywhere” allowed children to customize their favorite toy and even see a version of themselves in the doll. Over the years, we’ve seen Mattel introduce a more diverse…

ByFelicia KebreauJune 1, 20220Comments

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Angela Ponce “Miss Spain” is the First Transgender Contestant to Compete for Miss Universe

On December 16th "Miss Spain" Angela Ponce, became the first transgender woman to compete in Miss Universe; changing history forever. “This is for you, for those who have no visibility, no voice, because we all deserve a world of respect, inclusion and freedom," said Ponce. The 67th Miss Universe Pageant changed…

ByNiaomi BlueDecember 23, 20180Comments

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Janet Mock Responds To Lil Duval, “Trans Women Aren’t a Prop, Ploy, or Sexual Predators”

Writer, TV host and activist Janet Mock is responding to the controversial comments made about transgender men and women on popular morning radio show The Breakfast Club last week. In an open letter for Allure, Mock – who is a transgender woman – condemned being used as “a literal prop” while hosts Charlamagne tha God and…

BySheri-kae McLeodAugust 1, 20170Comments

Lifestyle Politics

The US Military Says Transgender People Can Still Serve, For Now

The US military policy which allows transgender people to serve still remains in place, despite President Trump's announcement of a "transgender ban". Also, this situation seems eerily similar to Trump's attempts at a Muslim ban. In a memo to all military service chiefs, commanders and enlisted military leaders, things were cleared up. General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of…

BySheri-kae McLeodJuly 28, 20170Comments

Fashion

Andreja Pejic is the First Transgender Model on a GQ Cover

Australian model Andreja Pejic is perhaps the most recognizable transgender model in the biz right now. She had been known as an androgynous model up until completing her gender reassignment in 2013. Since then Pejic has become a huge advocate for the transgender community and has made a name for herself in the fashion world as a…

ByMorgan HarrisonApril 6, 20170Comments

She is the Blueprint: A Candid Look at Amiyah Scott’s Iconic Life in Ballroom

FINA Has Banned Trans Athletes From Competing In Elite Women’s Aquatic Races

Laverne Cox Inspires First Trans Barbie

The US Military Says Transgender People Can Still Serve, For Now

Andreja Pejic is the First Transgender Model on a GQ Cover

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