Resources Elevation of Black Trans Voices Trans Voices Voices that carry. A curated selection of Black trans and non-binary speakers, storytellers, and activists in their own words. Talks, interviews, films, performances — the people whose voices are shaping the work, the politics, and the future of the movement. Press play. Make space. Listen carefully. Conversation Angelica Ross & Sasha Alexander on Black trans storytelling. Angelica Ross sits down with Sasha Alexander — Black trans man, founder of Black Trans Media — on Pride, storytelling, visibility, and the work of creating space for Black trans narratives. From NOW: No Opportunity Wasted. Conversation · Eyes On The Prize III What does liberation actually look like? Two of the sharpest voices in contemporary Black trans organising — Ashlee Marie Preston and Qween Jean — sit down for an unflinching conversation on love, justice, and what it means to live without fear. Don't skip this one. Story From Africa to Forever. A Black trans story tracing identity, heritage, and belonging across continents and generations. Story · Trans Refugees Unpacking Black trans legacy. After incarceration for their gender identity, a Black trans leader shares their story — on the resilience and pride of trans refugees, and on systems that punish people for embracing their whole selves. Out of isolation and injustice, voices like theirs seed the soil for collective healing. TEDx · Empowerment Black trans female empowerment. Performing artist and trans activist Mila Jam delivers an empowering TEDx talk on identity, art, and self-determination. Short Film Black trans masculinity. A short film by Melz Meshach Yaa-Yaw Owusu, a Black non-binary / trans-masculine freelance speaker and writer, sharing their story in their own frame. TEDx · Talk Black trans lives matter. Dr DL Stewart — Professor at Colorado State University, Co-Chair of the M.S. in Student Affairs in Higher Education, RISE Co-Director — on why Black trans lives matter. Documentary Stop killing us. Complex News brings the compelling stories of Black transgender women who share their lived experiences, amplifying the call to action and battle cry that #BlackTransLivesMatter. Protest Speech I believe in Black trans power. Trans activist Raquel Willis lifts the voice of Black trans people during a #BlackTransLivesMatter protest. A foundational speech. Short Film Joy run. Bodywear company Chromat and filmmaker Tourmaline bring you this short film telling the story of two trans athletes, Andrea Yearwood and Terry Miller. The library keeps growing Got a voice we should hear? If there's a talk, interview, film, or speech by a Black trans or non-binary voice that belongs here, send it our way. Send us a video Manage Cookie Preferences