Destruction Of The Black Transwoman Image

[Shana A]

Destruction Of The Black Transwoman Image
Filed by: Monica Roberts
May 12, 2008 9:00 AM

http://www.bilerico.com/2008/05/destruction_of_the_black_transwoman_imag.php

One of the things that I and my transsisters have in common with our biosisters besides our shared cultural heritage is defending the images of Black women from constant assault inside and outside the community.

Ever since the advent of the slave trade, the Black female image has been subjected to a wide array of slights, outrageous comments, and bigoted or racist behavior.