Yesterday was the International Transgender Day of Remembrance. If you missed it, you were likely not alone. Here is one man’s testimony why it was important and worth your attention.
Lex Beatty
Lex Beatty is a spoken word artist, activist, and educator dedicated to social justice and creative resistance. Lex has dedicated body, mind, and soul to presenting and teaching dynamic and insightful poetry and curriculum designed to inspire our growth in an ever-evolving world. As a multiracial, queer identified, transgender two spirit artist and activist, Lex’s work emphasizes the intersections of gender, race, politics, and spiritual liberation; offering a genuinely unique perspective which touches the lives and hearts of the many who listen. Lex has traveled country wide sharing inspiring words and powerful messages to people of all communities, backgrounds and beliefs by engaging with spoken word as a spiritual and political practice, infusing this consciousness into creativity. Lex currently resides in Santa Cruz, CA. http://www.lexisword.com/Lexisword/Home.html
About Lex Beatty
Lex Beatty is a spoken word artist, activist, and educator dedicated to social justice and creative resistance. Lex has dedicated body, mind, and soul to presenting and teaching dynamic and insightful poetry and curriculum designed to inspire our growth in an ever-evolving world. As a multiracial, queer identified, transgender two spirit artist and activist, Lex’s work emphasizes the intersections of gender, race, politics, and spiritual liberation; offering a genuinely unique perspective which touches the lives and hearts of the many who listen. Lex has traveled country wide sharing inspiring words and powerful messages to people of all communities, backgrounds and beliefs by engaging with spoken word as a spiritual and political practice, infusing this consciousness into creativity. Lex currently resides in Santa Cruz, CA. http://www.lexisword.com/Lexisword/Home.html