Trans Women of Color “Are In A State of Emergency”

Written by Mary Iannone and R Ferari, on behalf of Breakthrough U.S. Content note: The following piece discusses the epidemic of violence and murder against trans women of color in the United States. Dana Martin. Jazzaline Ware. Ashanti Carmon. Claire Legato. Muhlaysia Booker. Michelle ‘Tamika’ Washington. Johana ‘Joa’ Medina. Paris Cameron. Layleen Polanco. Chynal Lindsey. Chanel Scurlock.…

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Marked dance project Defies Gravity

Artists and cultural workers are pivotal contributors to social change. They are catalysts who help us to imagine communities rooted in equity and radical love. Breakthrough VOICES is a space for artists to not only amplify their own talents but to use those talents to inspire others. In the latest installment of Breakthrough VOICES, meet marked dance project.…

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