Because Queer Isn't a White Identity

I'm finding so many positive things for black queer and trans people on Tumblr, and so many positive things that tell me what I - and all other white queer and trans people - can do to be allies to our black siblings. Here are some great links:

11 Black Queer and Trans Women Discuss Self-Care

#BlackLivesMatter: 5 Ways to Amplify the Voices of Trans and Nonbinary Folks & Cis Women

Also, I unfortunately found this...but I'm going to use it to spread awareness. (TW: t slur, misgendering, nonconsensual outing of trans women, n slur from someone who may or may not be black)


{Image description: a screenshot from a Verizon phone, showing a message on Instagram. Someone calling themselves Prince Javionn is outing the trans women of Chicago. His message reads: These are all tr*nnies of Chicago!!!! ~several emoticons~ & I'm exposing them because they not letting these n*ggas know that they are men ~more emoticons~}

So, yes. Someone's outing the trans women - so far, all of his victims are  black - of Chicago. And most trans people, DMAB trans people and trans people of color especially, know how dangerous that is. If you have an Instagram account, report Prince Javionn and his campaign to out trans women so he is forced to stop. Support our black trans sisters.

And remember to use the #BlackLivesMatter, #TransLivesMatter, and #BlackTransLivesMatter hashtags on social media.

Transgender Teenager Threatened - Please HELP!!

While on Facebook tonight, hanging out in an LGBT group, it was brought to my attention that one of the group members, Angela DeFino (born Cody DeFino) is in danger. Some bullies from her school have been harassing her because of her gender identity.

One of them threw an apple at her head and called her a "fucking faggot ass bitch" and, according to Angela, they've threatened to do worse. She had been considering simply fighting them, but I pointed out why that would be unwise and suggested she tell the press.

At first, many people thought Angela should just tell her school or the police, but the school can't do anything because no teachers saw these boys harassing her and therefore can't punish them. And the school police liasons haven't supported her - she's seen them pointing and laughing.

But the internet is a powerful tool, and I've offered to use it to help her. That's why I'm dedicating this post to her and trying to spread the word. If the police and her school won't help, I will.

Here is a picture of Angela, copied and pasted from her Facebook page. I've asked her for any information we can use against these bullies, but she has yet to reply. Until then, please just spread the word and do anything you can to help.