I was raised by a single mother who worked three jobs to provide me and my brothers with everything we needed and most of what we wanted. Growing up, there never was a large focus on financial literacy or prepping for my future. Now, I wish there had been.
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Self-Care is My Political Tool
In my commitment to not letting white supremacy stop me, I completely ignored my own needs for self-care, which resulted in overextending myself less than 24 hours after Trump was announced as the President-elect.
In Betweens
“Am I trans enough?” Created for Strong Families’ Trans Day of Resilience art project, this comic by Echoing Ida writer Jordan Scruggs and artist Bishakh Som explores the (in)visibility of Black nonbinary folks.
Let’s Push Solidarity Beyond the Safety Pin This TDOR
The problem with the safety pin is that being an ally is more than just declaring yourself one. It means actively working to dismantle systems of oppression while also recognizing your privilege within those systems.
Breathe
Art created for Trans Day of Resilience 2017 by Edxie Betts in collaboration with poet Benji Hart. Hear and read the poem that goes with this image here.
Stop the Violence Against Trans Women & GNC Folx of Color
Art created for Trans Day of Resilience 2016 by Edxie Betts in collaboration with TGI Justice Project.
Here We Are: A Note from Our Founder
The election results left us saddened and outraged—but not confused. We are emboldened to tell our truths even louder than before.
Sweet Dreams, Deferred
There is nowhere to hide. White supremacy is alive and well. We must name it, never forget it, and organize to eradicate it.
Am I Safe?
I have no answers. I have rage, pain, and fear. But I have no answers.
This Native American Heritage Month, Let’s Stand With Indigenous People Against DAPL
As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November, I think it is critical that we uplift the struggle against the Dakota Access Pipeline being led by the Standing Rock Sioux.