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Paving the way: First trans woman of color in the U.S. to launch beauty brand has local ties
Jayla Roxx, a 26-year-old television personality and trailblazer in the LGBTQIA+ community, who once called Jacksonville home, spoke to News4Jax about becoming the first trans woman of color in the country to launch a beauty brand. โI didnโt even know that I was stepping forward and becoming the first Black trans woman to create such a wonderful brand,โ Roxx said. I was able to create a platform for Black trans individuals like myself, and I ended up getting the main prize of $10,000,โ Roxx said. After she moved from Jacksonville, Roxx flourished. The series is a coming of age story about a Black trans woman named Monica.
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โHarry Potterโ actors come out in support of trans community after J.K. Rowlingโs comments
I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry Potter himself, was the first star to make a statement on the matter. His thoughts were long, but to many โHarry Potterโ fans, his words were very comforting. And in my opinion, nobody can touch that.โEmma Watson, who played Hermione Granger, tweeted out in support of the trans community. Trans women are women, trans men are men and non-binary identities are valid.