Robin — yes, yes, and again yes. You speak this so clearly: they tried to burn our history, to ban it, to silence it — and here we are, sifting through the ashes, finding the voices they couldn’t erase. That’s our damn history. It belongs to us. I feel this in my bones. Every book, every name reclaimed — an ember they couldn’t kill. Thank you for writing this so fiercel
Robin, yes, it is a community responsibility for sure, and not just an American. I think of it more like a global responsibility, because only then we ensure history cannot be erased. It might be in one country, yet not globally. There will be people who still remember.
I love the word "transcestor". And the fact that we've existed for so long. Don't love the fact that our history has been silenced. It should be required learning at school. If only!
Ooh, I love this! Thank you for sharing it. What a fascinating history and a respectful way to approach it. I love how this encourages exploration without having to know the precise answer.
Robin — yes, yes, and again yes. You speak this so clearly: they tried to burn our history, to ban it, to silence it — and here we are, sifting through the ashes, finding the voices they couldn’t erase. That’s our damn history. It belongs to us. I feel this in my bones. Every book, every name reclaimed — an ember they couldn’t kill. Thank you for writing this so fiercel
Robin, it made me curious, have you come across some of these names in your search?
🌟 Kylar Broadus — trans man, attorney, longtime activist for trans rights and intersectional justice
🏛️ Dominique Morgan — Black trans and nonbinary policy advisor, honored in Congress yet still too little known
🎤 Andrea Jenkins — first openly trans Black woman elected to public office in the U.S.
🤝 Victoria Cruz — Puerto Rican trans activist and key voice preserving the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera
🎨 Eisha Love & Atlanta Drive — featured in Trans in America, both fighting for justice through the legal system
Some yes, others no. Perhaps it is our combined responsibility to keep their histories and memories alive within our community.
Robin, yes, it is a community responsibility for sure, and not just an American. I think of it more like a global responsibility, because only then we ensure history cannot be erased. It might be in one country, yet not globally. There will be people who still remember.
I love the word "transcestor". And the fact that we've existed for so long. Don't love the fact that our history has been silenced. It should be required learning at school. If only!
Well, you know, baby steps.
The Pauli Murray centre has a great page about their pronouns: https://www.paulimurraycenter.com/pronouns-pauli-murray
Ooh, I love this! Thank you for sharing it. What a fascinating history and a respectful way to approach it. I love how this encourages exploration without having to know the precise answer.