I keep telling y’all, ain’t no such thing as just a joke. If you say it, mean it, and be ready to accept the consequences. Words are powerful, and can cut deeper than a knife. — Marsha Warfield What someone finds funny is as political as it gets. It exposes…

This piece is for Silky. But perhaps more importantly, for the Silkys of the world. Black — fat — queer and trans people make heartbreak enough. We wear it as our crown. It matters that Silky Nutmeg Ganache did not win Canada vs.The World (CVTW) — not because the win…

If I die, i do not want to be memorialized. i do not want to be undesirable and despised in my living only to be lessened and capitalized off of in my death. i do not want your tears. i do not want your nice words. …

“The victim who is able to articulate the situation of the victim has ceased to be a victim: he or she has become a threat.” — James Baldwin, The Devil Finds Work Black trans people spend a bulk of our energy over explaining for no good reason. Therefore, there is…

In 2009, RuPaul launched a queer empire with in the legendary documentary, RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 1 — a competition highlighting the art of drag. The show wasn’t necessarily a hit in its first season, as queer art is not often popular or properly supported. However, it was compelling to…

He said, “you don’t even know.” Little said, “you don’t even know.” Black said, “you don’t even know.” Chiron said, “you don’t even know.” “You don’t even know,” is what I wanted to say to anyone that said, “fight back.” Anyone that said, “be a man.” Anyone that said, “don’t…

First published with the Lawrence Times here. “How are you going to make any change if you continue to alienate your audience” - a Black cisgender heterosexual man who beleives that their perspective on life is the most true and is committed to using their power to make it so. …

Audacity (n) [ôˈdasədē] To move in ways that prop up our most authentic, most truthful, most beautiful Black fat trans selves even when immense violence is the predicted consequence. …

1. the moments we risk allowing others to experience us in our fullness with intentional minimization of shame, ego and performance. The precious sisters, truth and trust, must be at the center, and power is healthily negotiated. It is not defined, nor rooted in, sexual relations, desirability or labor. Instead…