Resistance is not wanting to live in the limited imagination of the white colonial mind.

The United States has the worst immigration system in the world and there isn’t a soul who actually knows anything about it—much less has the misfortune of being shackled to it like immigrants like myself—who would say otherwise.

❄️ Tomorrow we are activating Tier 3 Severe Weather Protocols ❄️ Our page has been updated with the most current information, including the opening of additional space in North & South King County, and we will continue to update throughout the activation. kcrha.org/resources/seve…

Celebrate the life, vision and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! The Seattle MLK, Jr. Organizing Coalition is hosting a series of events starting leading to the annual Rally and March. Join us as we work towards the completion of Dr. MLK’s dream. More info here: seattlemlkcoalition.org

Being a drag queen and being transgender are not mutually exclusive. Individuals can identify as transgender while also participating in drag as a form of artistic expression or performance.

Capturing the resilience of black transgender women in 1959. Often referred to as transvestites or drag queens, they are Black trans women. As Miss Major Griffin-Gracy aptly asserts, "we are still fucking here." Black trans women in 1956 Photographer 📸: Diane Arbus

"We need to protect children." MEANWHILE 😡

A rare photo featuring Maraha P. Johnson, an LGBT and gay rights activist, and legendary Black trans woman who led the Stonewall Riot. She's elegantly adorned in a unique outfit and striking headpiece, captured outside Raoul's, the renowned French restaurant in New York City. 📸

Well done! Using the PMC Wastewater Dashboard to get the message out on TikTok that people should #MaskUp to avoid the Winter Covid Surge. 1 in 3 people will get infected with Covid in the highest-transmission 2 months of the surge. Aim to be like the 2 out of 3 that don't.

Closing out the public hearing is Amari Leach with the Lavender Rights Project project, who says they would love to see the #GBI program implemented to keep queer and trans BIPOC members of our community housed and safe.

#CreatingChange is about to commence in #NOLA--are you ready? Enjoy a mix of Institutes, keynote presentations, annual awards, and more than 100 workshops and caucuses. 🟣 Registration for Creating Change 2024 closes MONDAY, JANUARY 15, at 11:59pm PT. 🔗creatingchange.org

Vaccines aren’t enough. If we don’t address systemic clean air and ventilation now, we’re gonna be playing reactionary whack-a-mole with every airborne virus (Vaccines without updated ventilation etc is just writing big pharma an open check)

#FundingOpportunity The Fund for Trans Generations is excited to announce that it has re-opened their Rapid Response Fund! See the thread below for more details and apply at: borealisphilanthropy.my.site.com/grants/FGM_Por… #TransLiberation #TransLeadership #TransFunding #ProgressivePhilanthropy

“I really wish we’d spent the last two years revamping indoor ventilation. That way, our restaurants (and shops, schools, hospitals, and workplaces) would be much safer even during a massive wave.” Thank you to everybody saying this out loud. And me, too. thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350144…

My only message this Martin Luther King day is that banning Black history to make white children feel better about how their ancestors acted is counter to his dream. Tell the truth, especially to the children.

#TransBodiesTransChoices: “I refused to go into my fourth decade of life with a body that caused me physical pain, did not reflect my gender identity, and served as an unwelcome reminder of what happened to me.” translash.org/meet-me-in-the… #TransTwitter

Transgender activist and House of GG founder Miss Major Griffin-Gracy received the first ever Pioneer of the Year. Joining her at Black and Iconic Soiree was BET executive Tiyale Hayes (standing), who created the program promoting Black love, joy, power and pride. 📸 2024