Comprehensive historical narrative from mid-nineteenth century to present day for a holistic understanding of trans history
Focuses on African American transgender experiences, offering underrepresented perspectives
Analyzes intersections of race, gender, and transness, providing critical insights for intersectional studies
Draws on diverse archives including slave narratives, literary works, and historical documents for rich primary sources
Award-winning scholarship, recognized with multiple prestigious prizes in transgender studies
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By: C. Riley Snorton
The story of Christine Jorgensen, America’s first prominent transsexual, famously narrated trans embodiment in the postwar era. Her celebrity, however, has obscured other mid-century trans narratives—ones lived by African Americans such as Lucy Hicks Anderson and James McHarris. Their erasure from trans history masks
