I am a woman and it does matter who challenges it. I may overcome it but at the end of the day, those that challenge my identity and my personhood have committed an act of violence that either through ignorance or malice it will have lasting and damaging effects. My story didn’t begin nor end…
Christopher
I’ve spent most of my life faced away from my identity and have suffered in the black pain of dysphoria as a result, including 12 years in the military. Now as I am acknowledging my real self and embracing who I am, I feel the love of myself and am freer than I have ever…
Gwen Smith
I’ve identified as part of the trans community for half my life, and have been honored to see it grow from secretive back-room support group meetings to a community of people willing to be out and visible for who they are. Trans Woman Gender ID : Trans woman Age : 50 Location : Contra Costa…
Valentine
My journey has not only been one of self introspection, but one built around who I want to be seen as. Whether my strong frame depicts “strength”, or my femininity tied with abilities deemed only ‘Masc’ leave people wondering which box I am most suited for in their minds. My identity and presence are for…
Chuckii
My name is Tai’rance Kelly Sr. I am CEO/Founder of S.P.L.A.S.H. (So people live as safe humans) and the founder of my up and coming nonprofit organization TranzofAnarchii. I am a single father, a brother, a mentor, and an activist. I believe in unity and standing in my truth. I enjoy being a front runner…
Dorian Fey
“IT’S ALL ABSURD.” Name: Dorian Fey Genderfvck Gender ID : they/them/theirs Age : 30 something Location : Bay Area
Jiz Lee
In 2022, I circled back to some of the participants of this series to ask them if they would like to update their profiles, or expand a little more on how the events of the last few years have affected them. Here is Jiz’s response – How was your experience participating in this project? Posing…
Unkle Daddy
Tranimal No Rules Destructo-Machine! Future goals : destroying the binary and smashing the patriarchy. Toxic masculinity Iz dead. Kill it Tranimal-fuck gender Gender ID : tranimal Age : 51 Location : Oakland Instagram Thank you to the White Horse Bar, location for this shoot.
Mya Byrne
An automatic poem : To feel the air on my shoulders as I unshielded my body from its years inside, covered over, embarrassed and shamed by so many, including and not least myself – to own my scars and let them bleed – to make my future independent on anything but by choice and grace;…
Simone
Tips for people who are genderqueer: stay strong, be proud, be happy. Also, I like coffee. Gender ID : None of the above Age : 8 1/2 Location : Oakland, CA