Every January, we bring in the New Year with a set of resolutions we seek to fulfill, garnering change to better our bodies & lives. We wish to transform the old us into a more thorough, refine, and fully realized self that receives and acknowledges the ample blessings a new year can bring. And the best way to learn true transformation would be from our transgender brothers & sisters. For decades, they along with our gender-bending brethren have been making people gag from their looks and the way they succeed in life without allowing society to dictate. To honor and celebrate this the for the January cover I transformed myself.
Our exclusive interview with Janet Mock gives us insight on her journey from harmonizing her internal & mental identity with that of her physical appearance.
Tiq Milan describes his life as a transgender man of color—something that isn’t as sensationalized as his female counterparts.
Abraham Tomo Jr. analyzes the construct of gender expression among gay men.