Native American transgender woman lets identity shine

[Shana A]

Native American transgender woman lets identity shine
By Anna Gunderson, on Thursday, April 21st, 2011 |

http://downtowndevil.com/2011/04/21/8237/native-american-lgbtq-pride-parade/

Soaking in the attention from the throng of thousands on the parade route, Trudie Jackson beams and waves at the crowd. She yells "Happy Pride!" and shows off her deep crimson Native American dress and her hair tied back with white ribbons.

She is surrounded by several other women, all wearing bright dresses. Together they create a kaleidoscope of colors so that the Indigenous Out and Proud entry, a group of Native American transgender women, is one of the brightest at this year's Pride Parade.