“This year we are called upon to stand up and against the violence and hate thrust onto so many Black and Brown bodies.”
the images showcase forms of defiance—one external, the other more internal. The former is a shot of a Black Trans Lives Matter protest gathering in front of the Brooklyn Museum on July 14, and the latter is a self-portrait of Shazam posing in a jewel-tone sequined halter dress and green snakeskin platform sandals, gazing at the camera with light blue eye shadow and bouffant hair. For Shazam, both represent bucking the status quo.
“During Pride, we celebrate a revolution that was started by people who more or less look like me,” he said in a statement. “Following their example, I learned the hard way, that living your truth authentically is a revolutionary act within itself. Through my artistic expression, I’ve learned about myself and was able to learn about others. My photography lets me tell stories, send but also transcend messages. My work connects me to who I am, where I come from, and most of all those around me.
“Supporting Richie’s work makes me so happy,” said Ditte in the press release. “Richie was one of the first people we called during the lockdown. We had such a great and honest talk that turned into thepodcast. So when we were asked if we wanted to help raise awareness and funds for Black Trans Lives matter, it was such an honor. If there is anything this lockdown has taught me, it’s that we have to stick together and support each other.
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