Black Trans Femmes in the Arts: ‘Artistic Legacies’ Screening Q&A – REPLAY
Watch TransLash Media’s Q&A with BTFA Collective members at the ‘Artistic Legacies’ docuseries screening in 2023.
Watch TransLash Media’s Q&A with BTFA Collective members at the ‘Artistic Legacies’ docuseries screening in 2023.
In Kimiyah’s Story, the third of three Artistic Legacies films, ballroom legend Kimiyah Prescott opens up about how she grew from the rigid and repressive rules of an extremely religious household to find freedom through expression in the ballroom community.
In Iman’s Story, the second of three Artistic Legacies films, the artist and performer shares her powerful story of growth which starts in Atlanta, Georgia, and leads to stages in New York City.
In Jordyn’s Story, the first of three Artistic Legacies films, Jordyn Jay shares what led her to create Black Trans Femmes in the Arts (BTFA) during a time of social reckoning in the United States.
“When we went to the club we were free and didn’t have the pressure of society with a magnifying glass looking down on us for being part of the LGBTQ+ community. Disco allowed us a space that was welcoming and open to people of all backgrounds and identities because the music connected us.”
TransLash Podcast celebrates the release of Artistic Legacies, a docuseries featuring the BTFA Collective.
TransLash Media founder and CEO Imara Jones attended the 2023 GLSEN Respect Awards in her signature colorful style.
This is a chapter from TransLash Zine Vol. 6: Anti-Trans Hate Machine (April 2023).
Transcript for Episode 65 of the TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones, ‘Black Trans Podcasts’.
“Their fierce attitudes and resilience is admirable, but there is one message that is clear: Black trans women deserve protection and a voice.”
TransLash tells trans stories to save trans lives. As a trusted source for journalists, thought-leaders, movement activists, researchers, and those wanting to know about trans people, we produce narratives about and for the trans community—accurately and reliably. At a time when disinformation about trans people is being used to undermine democracy and human rights, TransLash Media serves as a beacon of hope through the voices that we share with the world.
TransLash tells trans stories to save trans lives. As a trusted source for journalists, thought-leaders, movement activists, researchers, and those wanting to know about trans people, we produce narratives about and for the trans community—accurately and reliably. At a time when disinformation about trans people is being used to undermine democracy and human rights, TransLash Media serves as a beacon of hope through the voices that we share with the world.
The Glow UP
At TransLash, change is constant. We embrace our own process of collective transformation, and we honor every step of the journey. We’re getting ready to celebrate a pivotal point in our story, and we’re inviting you to be a part of it!
We’ve been working behind the scenes to launch a new brand for TransLash—one that honors our roots, reflects our growth, and leaves room for what’s to come. Over the next few months, you’ll notice fresh visuals and content as we bring our “glow up” to life across our digital channels. This summer, we’ll celebrate the culmination of that work: our brand new website! We’re building a new home for the journalism you love and trust, grounded in our deep commitment to the trans community.
We’re stepping into our own transition, and we want to share it with you. Join us!
Be the first to know when we launch the new site!