"I mean, what does real liberation look like?"
July 24, 2014 2:54 PM Subscribe
Mey from Autostraddle interviews actress and advocate Laverne Cox on her Emmy nomination, the epidemic of violence against trans women of color, and how to create a more supportive and loving community.
Previously on Metafilter, Cox has been spotted in a John Legend video, mentioned in an interview with Cece McDonald, missing from Time Magazine and on the cover, making a documentary about Cece McDonald, tackling Katie Couric's invasive questioning and writing on the intersection of gay and trans rights.
The writing of Mey from Autostraddle, previously.
Trans 101.
Previously on Metafilter, Cox has been spotted in a John Legend video, mentioned in an interview with Cece McDonald, missing from Time Magazine and on the cover, making a documentary about Cece McDonald, tackling Katie Couric's invasive questioning and writing on the intersection of gay and trans rights.
The writing of Mey from Autostraddle, previously.
Trans 101.
I have so much admiration for Laverne Cox. I find it pretty darn exciting that she is out there in pop culture as a role model (or 'possibility model' as I think she once called herself). Thank you for the post!
posted by radiocontrolled at 3:46 PM on July 24, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by radiocontrolled at 3:46 PM on July 24, 2014 [1 favorite]
From the writing on the intersection of gay and trans rights:
Laverne Cox: "I am a fan of unity across differences, because to tackle a long list of disparities – the ones that currently benefit the straight, white, cisgender, middle- and ruling-class patriarchy – requires broad coalitions to think, live, love and make policy differently."
*stands and applauds*
posted by marienbad at 8:01 AM on July 25, 2014 [1 favorite]
Laverne Cox: "I am a fan of unity across differences, because to tackle a long list of disparities – the ones that currently benefit the straight, white, cisgender, middle- and ruling-class patriarchy – requires broad coalitions to think, live, love and make policy differently."
*stands and applauds*
posted by marienbad at 8:01 AM on July 25, 2014 [1 favorite]
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