Imara Jones
New York, New York | TransLash
Being a trans black woman gives considerable power to Imara’s ability to tell authentic stories of America infused with justice and love. The creator of TransLash, a docu-series about the lives of trans people of color, she connects stories and experiences to what is happening in society today. Her work gives us a way to understand the lived experiences of trans people at a time when the community is experiencing increased backlash and violence. By telling their stories, Imara hopes to advance understanding, empathy, resilience and courage. An Emmy and Peabody Award winner, Imara recently chaired the first ever United Nations meeting on gender diversity and non-binary identities with over 600 participants in attendance.
Next year, Imara will be focused on engaging trans people to become active and empowered citizens, specifically trans people of color. Her goal is to get as many historically marginalized people to vote as possible, including the nearly 1 in 5 LGBTQ+ people are not registered to vote.
What is the song you will listen to on repeat in 2020?
“Master Teacher by Erykah Badu.”
What are you reading right now?
“The 5th Season by NK Jemisin.”
Who is your plus one?
“Crystal Hudson, Deputy Public Advocate in New York City and a longtime Democratic operative. Crystal inspires me because she is an important reminder that activism and change doesn’t have to be loud. Quiet determinism can shift the way power works day-to-day.”
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