Posts Tagged: #RespectMyHustleSeries
#RespectMyHustle: Trans Profiles in the Workplace
Name: Lourdes Ashley Hunter Pronouns: Goddess Queen Sister Career: Academic, Orator, Creator, Producer, Consultant. Executive Director, Trans Women of Color Collective; B.A. Social Theory, Structure and Change with concentrations in Race, Class and Gender Studies, Executive Masters of Public Administration. What journey did you take to obtaining the job position you have currently? I’m originally from Detroit, Michigan. My mom worked at Chrysler for about 20 years, and was active in the United Auto Workers Union and the the Black Church. I grew up in a household that honored ancestors, culture, liberation work, community service, healing and restorative justice. I can remember going to Union rallies, meetings, marches and protests with my mom as a very small child. I have actively engaged in grassroots community organizing all of my life. For about 10… Read more »
#RespectMyHustle: Trans Profiles in the Workplace
Across America we see LGBTQ folks tackling discrimination and expanding diversity in the workplace. Often times, that diversity only represents gays and lesbians, leaving out the trans community. It’s time to shine light on the varied careers of trans women and men who have made a way for themselves and their young counterparts. Public figures like Laverne Cox, Janet Mock, and Tiq Milan are an inspiration to trans folks, who have rarely seen themselves in the media. But we can’t be satisfied with spotlighting only a few successful people from the trans community. There are so many more brilliant trans professionals in everyday career fields who should be visible to trans youth, as well. Trans folks are actively showing resilience and success in business, and young people deserve to see… Read more »
