LOS
ANGELES, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In
celebration of Trans Day of
Visibility, Equalpride is proud to announce a partnership with
TransLash Media for the release of a short film series on Advocate
Channel, ARTISTIC LEGACIES.
This groundbreaking docuseries sheds light on the experiences of
Black Trans Femmes in the Arts (BFTA) Collective, highlighting the
transformative power of artistic expression.
As part of this partnership, Equalpride will amplify the voices
and stories of the Black trans femme artists featured in the
series, including Founder Jordyn
Jay, musician and songwriter Iman
Hill, and ballroom legend Kimiyah Prescott. Through a shared
commitment to inclusivity and representation, Equalpride and
TransLash aim to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced
by Black trans femmes and celebrate their resilience and
creativity.
The three-part docuseries is currently available on-demand on
the Advocate Channel App and the Advocate Channel App on
Fire TV. The series offers an intimate look into the lives of
Jordyn Jay, Iman Hill, and Kimiyah Prescott, exploring their
personal journeys of self-discovery, resilience, and artistic
growth.
DOWNLOAD THE ADVOCATE CHANNEL APP from the Apple Store &
Google Play.
Episode 1 - Jordyn's Story: Jordyn Jay reflects on her path to creating the
Black Trans Femmes in the Arts organization, highlighting the
importance of community and solidarity among Black trans femmes'
artists.
- PREVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/vlJEa1IZD7A
Episode 2 - Iman's Story: Iman
Hill shares her journey from Atlanta to New York
City, emphasizing the role of community support in her
artistic development and personal growth.
- PREVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/LnPTjETMKM0
Episode 3 - Kimiyah's Story: Kimiyah Prescott discusses
her transition from a restrictive upbringing to finding liberation
and empowerment through expression in the ballroom community.
- PREVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/wp14ieez36M
"Artistic Legacies is a testament to the resilience and
creativity of Black trans femmes, who are using art as a tool for
self-expression and social change," said Imara Jones, CEO and founder of TransLash Media.
"Through storytelling, we aim to uplift and celebrate the voices of
Black trans femmes, ensuring that their contributions are
recognized and valued."
Equalpride encourages individuals and organizations to watch the
full series on the TransLash website www.translash.org and join the
conversation on social media using the hashtag
#ArtisticLegacies.
For more information about Equalpride and its initiatives,
please visit www.equalpride.com and follow the Advocate Channel on
social @advocatechannel
ABOUT EQUALPRIDE:
Equalpride is the leading certified LGBTQ+ owned & operated
media, digital, social, TV, print and entertainment company in
the country. Our mission is to provide content of
inspiration, hope, community, equality and love through our
platforms, which reach a vast majority of diverse American
audiences. We are a community of storytellers, innovators and
influencers with a portfolio that includes some of the world's
most prestigious LGBTQ+ brands: Out, The Advocate, Out
Traveler, PLUS, Pride.com and the all-new streaming Advocate
Channel.
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