Hair by Nikki Nelms  

Photography: Takahiro Ogawa for Essence

we’ve raised 15% of the minimum amount, i am so incredibly grateful to all who have shared and donated… if we keep up this momentum my family can hit this goal in a week and a half !!! 

as an update, this is a picture of our sewer trap in the basement of our home. 

the sewer trap is supposed to prevent sewer gas from entering back into the home…. as you can see, it’s totally backed up…. every time water flows through the pipes, it just floods this sewer trap and eventually would just flood the basement. 

i’ll keep y’all updated as things update, what with the plumbers and the state of this situation… 

Today is the day

Your “Protect Black Women” posts will not protect us.

Her name was Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Salau

Say Her Name!✊🏾

[link to tweet]

if you are a Black trans woman seeking HRT or other treatment in the US and your doctor isn't listening to you, i will help write letters to your providers for you at no cost. this offer does not expire. @erykahonmain on twitter / eryloveserybody on IG ❣ please RT for visibility

(not pictured) i do offer services to all trans / lgbt people at large. i always work with people's budgets and give free labor when i can afford to, so please don't let cost be a factor in reaching out to me if you need help!