Author Archives: diamondstylz

Check me out on Hulu…. Soul of a Nation: Pride To Be Seen talking about my 1999 victory against the Indianapolis Public School system & my show Marsha’s Plate Podcast … I’ll be with so many other amazing folks for their #Pride event. Check us … Continue reading →

We are worthy.  Transgender people are worthy of celebration, love and belonging, joy and euphoria, safety, food security, affirming and affordable medical care, housing and investment in our futures.   Globally, the political attacks on our personhood have contributed to developing … Continue reading →

Im raising fund for my new Arts Facility. Check out the video below https://www.gofundme.com/f/social-justice-art-initiative-by-diamond-stylz As a creative, I always find it hard to find space where I can create, collaborate, feel safe and supported while doing my art. Just like … Continue reading →

What is  the Star-Farmer’s Grace Initiative? Star-Farmer’s Grace Initiative is a Black Trans Women Inc led initiative to support our Texas Trans community by ending the pipeline to pre-trial detention and ultimately mass incarceration. The inspiration to start this initiative … Continue reading →

In regards to the Grapevine mess:As a Black Trans woman, the demographic of people that have the most shared oppression with me is Cis Black Women. There is a particularly pointed pressure to defend and be in alliance with them. … Continue reading →

So as the executive director of Black Trans Women Inc. I want to build community connections with other Black trans women doing powerful work around the country. This allows me to build friendships but also see what is working in … Continue reading →

Netflix released Dave Chappelle’s comedy special “ Stick and Stones.” This set the Internet on fire. As a fan of Dave Chappelle and a black trans woman, I found myself pulled into a conflicted space between an outraged LGBTQ+ community … Continue reading →