Community Voices: Trans. Chains Off. Shirt Unbuttoned. This Is Who I Am.
byEditor’s note: dapperQ’s Community Voices is a platform for and by the community to share stories, opinions, and essays. We embrace diverse points-of-view and…
Ryley Rubin Pogensky
Community Voices: White People Don’t Hold Each Other Accountable and That’s Why We Have Trump
byBy Ryley Rubin Pogensky If you are someone who frequents Black Twitter, or sites like Blavity, Very Smart Brothas, or Wear Your Voice Mag…
QTPOC Hot Dog Stand in the Works!
byTransgender people face high rates of workplace discrimination and harassment; unemployment; economic insecurity; and homelessness. The 2009 National Transgender Discrimination Survey by the National…
Black and Trans at Queer Fashion Week
byEditor’s note: This article originally appeared on the Huffington Post. As a trans man, I often find myself in spaces where I wonder what,…
First Ever Queer Fashion Week Hits Oakland in April!
byThe first-ever Queer Fashion Week (QFW) is set to launch in Oakland, California from April 16 – 19. The event boasts 50 LGBTQ designers,…
Community Voices: Panel Continues the Conversation about Race and Racism in the Trans Community
byIntroduction by Ryley Ruben Pogensky The first two months of this year have highlighted an epidemic in our country that shows no signs of…
Community Voices: Not Your Token – The Conversation We All Need to Start Having About Race and Racism in the QTPOC Community
by*Article by Ryley Rubin Pogensky. Feature image by Katya Moorman. A week ago, I wrote an article for Qwear, a fashion site that often…