At the crossroads of life and livelihood, scholar D-L Stewart invites us into scenes from his own life as he resists and reflects on the dehumanizing narratives that shape the Black trans experience in the US. With each word of his captivating and poetic dissection, Stewart emphasizes the magnitude and urgency of the rallying cry "Black trans lives matter" -- and calls on others to uphold that truth, too.

D-L Stewart: Scenes from a Black trans life

Scenes from a Black trans life

Black trans lives embody a powerful resistance, claiming sovereignty against societal norms that seek to erase their identities.

The systemic dehumanization of Black trans lives is rooted in historical biases, yet their existence is a bold act of defiance.

Embracing Black trans lives as integral to our collective liberation challenges us to confront and dismantle ingrained prejudices.