Freelance journalist who focuses on culture. Coauthor of Gender Euphoria. SerenaSonoma1@gmail.com
Ericka Hart’s Mission: To Break Breast Cancer’s Connotation With Cis Women
As a Black, queer, non-binary breast cancer survivor, Hart is working to ensure that people like her are seen and heard in discussions about cancer and LGBTQ+ healthcare. That includes appearing in Ralph Lauren’s Pink Pony Initiative, a philanthropic campaign to fight cancer.
Empty LGBTQ "Allyship" From Police Aren't Welcome Until Violence Ends
In this op-ed, Serena Sonoma explains why LGBTQ people don't want empty gestures of allyship from police as long as violence against the community continues.
Op-Ed: The Problem With Identifying As 'Trans Attracted'
I was 23 years old when I met my first boyfriend, a cisgender, bisexual, curly-haired boy who moved to my city in North Carolina from Chicago — he was charming and handsome with looks akin to Timothée Chalamet and was a social extrovert by all definitions.
Why Trans Women Feel Torn in the Wake of the Latest Pose Episode
The world met Pose's Candy Ferocity on June 3, 2018.
Black trans women want the media to show them living, not just dying
It seems mainstream news media has just discovered that violence against black trans women exists.
Family and Community Want Answers After the Death of Trans Woman Layleen Cubilette-Polanco at Rikers Island
On Friday, June 7, 27-year old Layleen Cubilette-Polanco was found dead in her cell at Rikers Island prison complex.
Non-Binary People Share Their Self-Care Tips
For trans and non-binary people, self-care starts with finding your environment, your home.
Title IX is Harming Transgender Youth: Here’s What We Can Do
If our youth don’t feel safe in our society, then what kind of society are we?
Snapchat's Gender-Swapping Photo Filters Can Result in Real Transphobia
Last week, Snapchat rolled out a new feature that allows users to view a gender-swapped version of themselves.
30 Tips from Trans and Gender Nonconforming People on How Cisgender Folks Can Be Better Allies
Navigating my trans identity isn’t an easy task. Our community is constantly under attack by legislators who are hell-bent on stripping our rights, TERFs harassing us online, and transphobic people who are determined to harm us via violent and fatal means.
Five Non-Binary People On Their Favorite Parts of Transitioning
Even within the LGBTQIA community, non-binary issues are largely misunderstood, or ignored altogether.
Why Do Cats Wiggle Their Butts Before They Pounce?
As many pet owners will attest, when their cat prepares to pounce, it does a little butt wiggle first.
What It's Like to Date When You're Non-Binary
"Being non-binary has obstacles, but I am so grateful to experience this love."
‘I Would Like to Say It’s Ignorance’: Trump’s Transgender Military Ban Throws Careers Into Flux
“Part of our soldier’s creed is, ‘never leave a fallen comrade.’ It’s all about being united together,”...
Asexual People Tell Us What Their Romantic Lives Are Like
Because asexuality exists on a spectrum, the term can cause some people confusion—including among some asexual, or “ace,” people themselves if they’re unfamiliar with its many meanings.