By Daniela “Dani” Capistrano for TransLash Media
In celebration of Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) 2024, Equalpride has partnered with TransLash Media for the release of short film series “Artistic Legacies” on Advocate Channel and Fire TV. Watch on-demand today!
Uplifting Black trans lives on TDOV is essential; according to HRC, over 60% of transgender people killed in 2023 were Black transgender women.
Additionally, Black trans women & Black trans femmes experience disproportionately higher rates of housing insecurity, police violence, and under/unemployment due to discrimination based in their perceived gender and race.
TDOV is a time to demand more safety and resources for Black trans women and femmes while celebrating Black trans brilliance, creativity, and leadership.
ABOUT ‘ARTISTIC LEGACIES’
“Artistic Legacies: Iman’s Story”
“Artistic Legacies” is an unforgettable three-part series offers an intimate look into the lives of Black Trans Femmes in the Arts (BTFA) leaders and visionaries Iman Hill, Jordyn Jay, and Kimiyah Prescott, exploring their personal journeys of self-discovery, resilience, and artistic growth.
“[Our series] is a testament to the resilience and creativity of Black trans femmes, who are using art as a tool for self-expression and social change,” said Imara Jones, CEO and founder of TransLash Media. “Through storytelling, we aim to uplift and celebrate the voices of Black trans femmes, ensuring that their contributions are recognized and valued.”
Read Imara’s Voices article on Advocate.com.
The Advocate Channel is the first streaming network devoted to covering the trending news stories of the day and inspiring the LGBTQ+ community and its allies through a lens of equality.
Watch “Artistic Legacies” on Advocate Channel and join the conversation on social media using #ArtisticLegacies. Be sure to tag us @translashmedia, TransLash Family! We’ll reshare on our socials.
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