.FreeActorvist, activist and queer nonbinary transfeminine actress, spoke with SELF about founding TheOkraProject, their long-term vision for combatting food insecurity among Black trans people, and more.
and state-sanctioned violence—at the hands of police officers and civilians—continue to harm Black trans and gender nonconforming people.
In 2020 alone, there have been at least 16 incidences of someone murdering a transgender or gender nonconforming person in the U.S., with Black trans women bearing the brunt of these cases, according to the. It’s worth noting that the true number is likely higher, as many of these deaths go misreported and unreported.
Right now countless people around the world are activated—ready to push for the protection of Black trans lives—and that’s a good thing. But this fight didn’t start in 2020. It’s imperative to recognize and support trans organizers and trans-ledSELF spoke with Ianne Fields Stewart, a queer nonbinary transfeminine actress and founder of the, an organization that provides meals cooked by Black trans chefs to Black trans people experiencing food insecurity.
Below, Stewart talks to SELF about the Okra Project’s inception, how its journey reflects the lived experiences of Black trans people, and their long-term vision for the organization. SELF: I can only imagine how stressful it is to take care of your needs while shepherding the Okra Project through this transition. It makes me wonder how you’re practicing self-care at a moment like this.
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