Miss Trans Michigan Speaks Out: Why I Wear This Crown for Every Black Trans Girl Still Searching for Safety

Miss Trans Michigan Speaks Out: Why I Wear This Crown for Every Black Trans Girl Still Searching for Safety

“I used to be so scared to even walk down the stairs.” This line is from my original song “Trans." Unfortunately, this was my reality, as I was raised in an environment that was not inclusive of LGBTQIA+ identities. Since then, I walked away and never turned back. It's one of the many reasons why I work so hard and why words can’t fully express how much it means to be crowned Miss Trans Michigan 2025. There was a time when I thought I'd carry my…