Believing that you are unworthy of love and belonging or that who you are authentically is a sin or is wrong, is deadly.
Laverne CoxBeing 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.
Laverne CoxThe preoccupation with transition and with surgery objectifies trans people, and we don't get to really deal with the real lived experiences.
Laverne CoxWe shouldn't demonize the woman who wears high heels and we shouldn't demonize the woman who doesn't wear high heels. We should accept all forms of comportment.
Laverne Cox