History

“Those were the days.”

Phoenix Natasha Russell on the 80s ball scene

Russell was the “mother” of the House of Norma Kamali, one of the many “houses,” or groups, that formed around the New York drag ball scene. Russell is an activist in New York City.

“I’m Raising My Voice”

An interview with Jennicet Gutiérrez

Gutiérrez landed in the national spotlight when she interrupted President Obama this summer at the White House Pride reception. “Don’t torture and abuse trans women in detention centers,” she shouted…

Marcie Chase On The New York Ball Scene

Chase grew up in the Virgin Islands where she says “transgender was not on the tip of anybody’s tongue.” Eventually she moved to New York, where she became part of the city’s legendary 90s ball culture. Chase’s cousin, William Nesbitt Jr., started the House of…

“Walking While Trans”

An Interview with student activist Monica Jones

Two years ago Jones was arrested and convicted under Arizona’s controversial “manifesting prostitution law” that allows police to stop and arrest people who participate in such acts as…

“Listen To Our Voices”

11 activists discuss the past, present, and future of the trans rights…