My Colorful Nana Project: “Bending Gender Norms & Finding Creativity,” an interview with Jaysen Henderson Greenbey

This piece is published in partnership with the My Colorful Nana Project as part of By & For: A Podcast Community, a series of podcast partnerships to uplift the lived experiences and liberation dreams of girls and gender non-conforming youth of color Season 2, Episode 3: “Bending Gender Norms & Finding Creativity.” Lauren Stockmon Brown interviews Jaysen Henderson…

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Welcome to BY & FOR: A TIKTOK COMMUNITY!

Breakthrough is a non-profit organization that harnesses the power of media, arts and tech to spark radical culture change. We believe that those facing systemic barriers have the most effective ideas for a liberated future. The best pathways to a future where everyone is treated with dignity and respect are created by them and for…

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Black folks die from broken hearts all the time

*This piece is published in partnership with Breakthrough as part of By & For: Black Youth, a written series documenting the issues affecting Black girls and gender non-conforming youth. By Amber Butts Content Note: This essay mentions death, suicide and state violence. “Memory is a tough place. You were there. If this is not the truth, it is…

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My Colorful Nana Project: “Making Believers in Unprecedented Times,” an interview with NYC Mayoral Candidate Dianne Morales

This piece is published in partnership with the My Colorful Nana Project as part of By & For: A Podcast Community, a series of podcast partnerships to uplift the lived experiences and liberation dreams of girls and gender non-conforming youth of color Season 2, Episode 2: “Making Believers in Unprecedented Times.” Dianne Morales wants to be New York…

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