"I knew how important having an image of someone who looked like me and went through the same kinds of struggles and journey as me would have been. It would have meant so much more to my growing up. I can imagine how different my life would have been if I could have seen a trans woman like myself working and just living her life."

janetmock:

I discuss the power of telling our own stories and the urgent need to (re)frame the way trans women, specifically those of color, are portrayed in media. This conversation was had in anticipation of November’s Facing Race conference, where I’m speaking on a panel about the intersections of gender and race in the 21st century.