Transgirls are Women

By far my favorite picture of my ever

Angel Bonilla made history as 1st Trans contestant on ‘The Voice’. After auditioning with a moving rendition of Sam Smith’s “Lay Me Down,” Bonilla was able to join the ranks of Adam Levine’s team, earning a spot in the show’s next round.

Did a lil classy photoshoot for my friend Jenny Wave down at www.girlsareus.com, check it out!! I will be posting the rest periodically over the next few days xo Yes I am aware that I am tall Also who likes the hair? 🤔

Her life as a trans woman is part of the book Ladyboys: The Secret World of Thailand’s Third Gender by Maverick House Publishers. Additionally, her story was included in Julina Khusaini’s 2003 National Geographic documentary Hidden Genders.

Renee Richards, a former pro tennis player who experienced success on the pro circuit in the 1970’s, became widely known following male-to-female reassignment surgery when she fought to compete as a woman in the 1976 US Open. It was that year The United States Tennis Association began requiring genetic screening for female players. She challenged this policy and the New York Supreme Court ruled in her favor. This became a landmark case for transgender rights. As one of the first professional athletes to identify as transgender, she became a spokesperson for the community. After retiring as a player, she coached Martina Navratilova to two Wimbledon titles.