Author Archives: Diamond Stylz

About Diamond Stylz

Diamond Stylz is a transgender producer/activist/public speaker. She is the host of Marsha's Plate Podcast and the Exe Dir of Black trans Women Inc.From sharing her sultry voice in song, thought leaderships on trans womanist issues,and commentary on life and current events, she will capture your heart.

HamsterWheel of Community Love

So anyone who knows me knows that I’m writing a book about love Just different variations of love and how it shows up in the life of a queer young person(I use to be one of those) I’m currently working … Continue reading

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New Commissioner

In a significant development, I have been appointed to Harris County Commissioner Court’s LGBTQIA+ commission. This commission aims to advance the queer community’s rights and well-being in Harris County, with a focus on inclusivity and representation. Through my long-standing advocacy work, I aim to contribute to creating a more welcoming and supportive community for LGBTQIA+ individuals, safeguarding their rights and dignity in the face of ongoing challenges. Continue reading

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What A Year

This year has been fiscally challenging for me due to sooooo many exploitive community practices, low paying job opportunities and the recession hitting hard. After a week of no’s and closing doors, I was feeling pretty defeated all week. I … Continue reading

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We Won a GLAAD Award

So our project won a GLAAD award for Outstanding Journalism Long-Form. We had an amazing time talking with Juju Chang and sharing my activist history and current work with Marsha’s Plate Podcast and BTAC To see all the other young … Continue reading

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Deeper Than The Natural

Cisgender and transgender women can find sisterhood in each other by recognizing their shared experiences and embracing their similarities. Continue reading

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Trans Elitism

Checking Our Own Internalized Transphobia Trans Elitism refers to the belief that some individuals or groups are inherently superior to others and deserve more privilege or power. This attitude can manifest in common forms, such as cultural elitism, intellectual elitism, … Continue reading

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ABC’s Soul of a Nation: Pride To Be Seen 

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

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We Are Worthy

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

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My New Arts Initiative

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

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Star-Farmer’s Grace Initiative

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

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