We are not what other people say we are. We are who we know ourselves to be, and we are what we love. That's okay.

Healthcare for trans women is a necessity. It is not elective. It is not cosmetic. It is life saving.

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

The preoccupation with transition and with surgery objectifies trans people, and we don't get to really deal with the real lived experiences.

Beyoncé means so much to me. Throughout my transition, Beyoncé has been there as a style icon, an example of excellence, of beauty, of vulnerability. She's shared so much of herself, and it's inspiring.

Seeing a black transgender woman embracing and loving everything about herself might be inspiring to some other folks.

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.