Ebony | Shemalethumbs

: Recognizing how race, class, and disability intersect with gender identity, noting that trans people of color often face disproportionate levels of violence and poverty.

: A subculture originated by Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ youth in NYC, featuring "houses" and "balls." It is the birthplace of "voguing" and much of the slang used in mainstream pop culture today (e.g., "slay," "shade," "spilling tea"). ebony shemalethumbs

: Always respect a person’s stated pronouns (e.g., they/them, she/her, he/him). If unsure, using "they" is a safe neutral default until you can ask privately. : Recognizing how race, class, and disability intersect

: Often cited as the spark of the modern movement, led significantly by trans women of color like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. : Recognizing how race