It is revolutionary for any trans person to choose to be seen and visible in a world that tells us we should not exist.

Being a black transgender woman in America is really hard. It's been really hard for me. But for me living a lie was much worse. I need to be in my truth. And I've been very, very lucky that I've been able to live my dreams and I believe everyone should have the right to live their dreams. This is America. We're supposed to all have that right.

When a trans woman gets called a man, that is an act of violence.

By doing the work to love ourselves more, I believe we will love each other better.

Whether you're transgender or not, most of us get to a point in our lives where we can no longer lie to ourselves.

I have always been aware that I can never represent all trans people. No one or two or three trans people can. This is why we need diverse media representations of trans folks to multiply trans narratives in the media and depict our beautiful diversities.

I'm so grateful that I had the luxury of transitioning in private. Because when you transition in the public eye, the transition becomes the story.