Two incredible trans storytellers, ​​Kristen Lovell and Cecilia Gentili, share how they found their power in interview segments you haven’t... more

Enjoy unaired excerpts of interviews with two brilliant authors: Sydney Baloue and Tre’vell Anderson. Sydney Baloue, who is currently writing... more

Layleen’s spirit is very much alive in her sister Melania’s home: photos dot the walls, a recording of Layleen’s voice... more

Every year, the anniversary of Layleen’s death is a reminder to ask: has anything really changed? Many organizers have been... more

June 2019 was especially deadly for trans women of color. Amidst a celebration of World Pride and the 50th Anniversary... more

An ominous email thread among correction officers led to Layleen’s placement in the Restrictive Housing Unit, which politicians and advocates... more

Dysfunctional, transphobic, dehumanizing. These are just a few ways people we interviewed described Rikers Island. We’ll take a look inside... more

Layleen’s mid-twenties weren’t easy. In the years leading up to her death at age 27, she was denied job opportunities,... more

Layleen Polanco was full of energy and always up for an adventure. From her love of music, to the first... more

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