13 June Selena on Instagram: Message from @raquel_willis

@selenagomez: Message from @raquel_willis

Below I will break down the history of Black trans activism and the importance of supporting Black trans leaders in this time. As we continue to have conversations about white supremacy and police brutality, it’s important to tackle other systems of oppression like gender. We are all impacted by it and we all have the opportunity to move past the boxes we’re placed in and reach a truer, more powerful potential.⠀
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Here’s my action item list:⠀
1️⃣ Follow and listen to Black trans leaders. A few include @janetmock, @sharsaysso, @hopegiselle, @ashleemariepreston, @indyamoore, @rayzhon, @ariasaid, @angelicaross, @tiqmilan, @marquisevilson, @devinmichaellowe, @tywrent, @kingtexas, @tourmaliiine. (More provided via a resource list on Selena’s story.)⠀
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2️⃣ Support, elevate, and donate to Black transgender-led organizations and initiatives like @snap4freedom, @transgenderdistrict, @theokraproject, @bravespacealliance, @youthbreakout, @4thegworls, @glits_inc. (A longer list will be provided via Selena’s story.)⠀
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3️⃣ Reflect on your own privileges and how you can use them to support others, particularly your Black trans siblings, sisters, and brothers.⠀
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Bonus 4️⃣: Hold anti-Blackness and transphobia accountable in the moment. If someone is discriminating against or spewing hate about Black and trans folks, please call it out and speak to the beautiful humanity of our people.⠀
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— Raquel Willis (@raquel_willis)