Choosing Myself Over the Expectations of a Gendered Society
“I was trying so hard to embody my perception of womanhood that I forgot to be myself.”
“I was trying so hard to embody my perception of womanhood that I forgot to be myself.”
“While I hope one day I am comfortable enough to share my identity in my work life, for now, it leads to potentially awkward questions that are not things I currently want to tackle with multiple clients.”
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.”
Transcript for Episode 64 of the TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones, ‘Black, Incarcerated, and Trans’.
“Instead of suggesting people seek asylum in strange lands, we should be organizing to support trans people through the worst of these bills’ effects.”
“You’re not born necessarily into a queer family, you have to find it.”
Transcript for Episode 63 of the TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones, ‘Trans Politics 2023’.
TransLash News & Narrative is accepting applications from trans and gender-nonconforming journalists based in the following states for Spring 2023:
“I never felt comfortable being truly vulnerable with another person…but I felt like I could escape into…the lives of fascinating characters.”
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!