Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox made a speech at SVSU yesterday and I was able to see it. She is AMAZING!!! I know a lot of people are transphobic, but honestly that is an issue that they need to deal with. Laverne is a powerful African-American trans women. The first time I saw her was on Orange is the new black. She plays a trans women who was sent to prison. Orange is the new black has a largely diverse group of people in the show, which is part of the reason I love it so much. It brings awareness to Lesbians as well, making it more acceptable and talked about.

Anyway during Laverne's speech she talked about some history things, including the poem "Ain't I a Women." Laverne has overcome so many 'isms' and she is still following her dreams. Even if you do not like trans-people, you have no right to treat them like dirt. This is often times the case, which is sickening in this society. America is not free or brave, we hide behind politics and institutional oppression, because we are scared to accept each other. We are all human.... So stop judging others and let them be themselves.



For more information on Laverne visit:
http://www.lavernecox.com/

SVSU visit:
svsu.edu

Orange is the new black can be found on netflix.