Trans Voices: Stories of Resilience, Identity, and Allyship
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My name is Speyder Webb, though most people who know me call me “Spidey.” I identify as a gay trans man when I’m educating and engaging in community events; otherwise, I am simply a man. As a community advocate, I care deeply about the health and well-being of the TLGBQ+ community and our allies.
As the national pause in federal food assistance benefits approaches, The McKenzie Project, Inc. (TMP) in South Florida is stepping into proactive mode to support vulnerable Black TGNCNB+ individuals, youth and families in Broward County who are likely to be disproportionately impacted.
As a 58-year-old transgender woman of color, I feel incredibly fortunate to have reached this age. I've faced immense injustices, including employment and housing discrimination, and medical disparities that led to dangerous black-market injections. I've survived three violent physical attacks.
I grew up across Miami, Boston, and Forest, Mississippi.
I’m a Black, queer, Latino trans man living in Florida, where the political climate feels like it’s always set to hostile. Every headline reminds me that people like me aren’t just debated — we’re targeted. Still, my life is full. I’ve got love. I’ve got support. I’ve built a community that holds me up. That’s not because I’m trans — but often, in spite of it.
I recently found myself traveling alone to speak at a conference and looking for a friendly breakfast table.
I was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida — sheltered, bookish, and without the language to describe what I felt inside. As a kid, I always played the “dad” when my sister and I played house. I didn’t know why — I just knew bows and dresses weren’t for me. I wanted cornrows, Jordans, and basketball shorts. Eventually, people called me a tomboy. Still, I didn’t yet know what LGBTQ meant.
By the time I was 10, I'd stand in front of mirrors for hours, scrutinizing my face as I saw myself slip away. "Who's that boy?" I'd wonder.
About three years ago, I was approached by The Our Fund Foundation with an unexpected invitation.
As a 10-year Army veteran, the majority of my growing-up years were spent in the military.
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