Happy International Women’s Day

Happy International Women’s Day to all the femmes and women, cis and trans who inspire, create, nurture and give life. Thank you

To be a black woman writer of non-fiction and to be read is to be blessed and highly favored- bell hooks

Phenomenal Woman -Maya Angelou

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size    But when I start to tell them, They think I’m telling lies. I say, It’s in the reach of my arms, The span of my hips,    The stride of my step,    The curl of my lips.    I’m...

“No black woman writer in this culture can write “too much.” Indeed, no woman writer can write ‘too much’…No woman has ever written enough.” – bell hooks

What does Transgender Day of Visibility mean to you?

Preface: In this process I have been asked by a number of people, friends, and colleagues, why the focus on trans women of color? Why not all trans women? Why not all trans people? The answer is complex and perhaps can be adequately and completely flushed out in a future writing but for now I...

Happy TDOV!!!

A special thank you to the trans women of color of Callen-Lorde Community Health Center NY, NY. Photo by William Nazareth, Directed and Produced by Christian Carmen Jane, Styled by Kamille Best, Production Support by Jonathan Santos- Ramos, Article by Christian Carmen Jane

Happy Birthday to The Cis Jungle!!!

Through my long journey into the depths of feminism and womanism I have learned and discovered myself in ways I did not have language to describe before. I am grateful for all of the women who have come before me. Those who have guided me and helped me understand my identities as a black woman...

Black History Month

It is once again the final day of black history month. 26 times I have experienced this and it seems to reoccur every year with less and less significance. As we move to what a number have considered until recently (with the newest presidential election) a post racial society the stories, achievements and power of...

A New Beginning

I’ve marinated in this for so long. Over the past 26 years I have stretched and evolved as a woman, as a black American and an invisible trans person. I think it’s finally time. People have discussed, suggested, urged and encouraged me to release a book. I’ve always thought I would but I am now...

Christian Carmen Jane’s, Favorite Things 2018!

Joico K-pak Revitaluxe This treatment is like heaven in a bottle for my hair. I obsess over my hair and always desire it to be perfect but perfect hair is almost always damaged hair. The formula repairs dry, and over processed damaged hair leaving it so silky smooth and full of shine and movement restoring...