6 Fabulous Web Series with Trans POC characters

AmericaInTransition
2 min readJul 6, 2017

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We want to highlight artists out there creating amazing content with characters that are trans people of color. Here are our top 6.

1. Been T/Here

First up is Been T/Here created by our very own Andre Perez and hosted on Open TV- beta! The series is about #tpoc #Chicagoans in love! Starring: Mama Gloria, @DarlingShear, NIC Kay , Karari Olvera-Orozco, E. Armea, Crispin Torres and @NinaChaubal.

2. HerStory

Second up is the #Emmy nominated, @GothamAwards and @PeabodyAwards winning series HerStory created by Jen Richardsand Laura Zak and starring Angelica Ross & Fawzi Mirza ! Watch HerStory now.

3. Eden’s Garden

Third is @edensgardentv the first scripted series created about #transgender men of color ! www.edensgardentv.com is currently under maintenance but you can watch all of season one on Youtube on the Seven King Entertainment channel.⠀

4. CRAVE

Fourth up is #CRAVE an original series created by South Asian transgender actress and activist, Aneesh Sheth / @aneeshtheactress ! You can watch all of season one on Amazon Studios now!

5. No Shade

Fifth in line is @noshadeseries a dramedy that follows the life of Noel, a socially awkward artist who’s learning to be comfortable with in his own skin hosted on Slay TV. @Noshadeseries was created by @sean_alchemy and stars @jusstamara@terrytorro @donnieduright_ and more! ⠀⠀

6. Two Queens in a Kitchen

Last but not least is Two Queens in a Kitchen, a turn-to-relevance cooking series directed by ElijahMcKinnon and hosted on Open TV - beta. Season 1of #2QIK is available online now and stars head of Open TV, Dr. Aymar Jean Christian and McKinnon, artist Kiam Marcelo Junio, professional twirler Darling Shear, Director of @browngirlswebseries Sam Bailey , artist and activist Ms Mr. Jr. , DJ Cqqchifruit , producer Roy Kinsey , Director of Brujos, Ricardo Gamboa, and @gimletmedia producer James T. Green with beats by @hij0pr0dig0 . Look out for season two coming later this summer! Watch it now on weareopen.tv ⠀

Help us share more Trans POC stories on screen by donating or sharing our Kickstarter today! As of July 6th we have just one week left!

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