Day 20 / every single day of #TransLoveNov - Our trans sisters of color - T.J. JOURIAN, PH.D.

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Day 20 / every single day of #TransLoveNov - Our trans sisters of color

11/20/2016

Image of candles in the colors of the trans flag and the words Transgender Day of Remembrance

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Today I send my love to all my trans sisters of color, to #girlslikeus, to the sisters we've lost and the sisters we love, to the sisters we forget about and the sisters that lead us, the sisters that love us and the sisters who can't stand us. Bless each and every one of you for the blessings you bring into our lives, into the lives of your families and loves, into the lives of youth that may or may not know their futures are made better because you are here today.

With love and in solidarity
#TransLoveNov

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About that asterisk: This website uses the asterisk (*) as a linguistic disruption of sorts that shifts the meaning of words to intentionally reference from a trans perspective (e.g., trans*form). In most cases, it is not used after the word "trans" as is becoming common in many spaces (see this article for an explanation of the etymology and meaning of trans*), except when directly cited or is part of an already published piece. This is to honor the ongoing discussions and tensions amongst trans communities regarding the use/misuse of the asterisk. See, the following three articles to learn about some of these discussions and tensions: by Julia Serano, by the Trans Student Educational Resources, and by Practical Androgyny.