The people in the community who everyone said were going to lead me to hell were actually the only ones who gave me a lifeline to survive. I needed more than a fable or a metaphor.

Diamond Stylz in
“Womanist”
OtherWise Christian 2: Stories of Resistance

Diamond’s chapter in OtherWise Christian 2 is a powerful parable about how churchy folk often miss the mark in terms of meeting the needs of OtherWise communities. Diamond tells her story about how sex workers and others the church looks down on helped her in her time of need.

Diamond’s chapter, “Womanist,” will appear in OtherWise Christian 2: Stories of Resistance (March 2020) from OtherWise Engaged Publishing.

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Diamond Stylz is one of the premier voices of the millennial Black trans community. Currently, the host and producer of Marsha’s Plate, a weekly podcast that centers trans-inclusive pro-Black feminism and pop culture. Diamond is also the Executive Director of Black Trans Women Inc, a national nonprofit that is led by Black trans women focused on social advocacy, positive visibility, and building strong leadership among Black trans advocates, activists, and our allies.

Join us in celebrating the #SacredOtherWise! Claim your own story during March 2020! Possible hashtags include:

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#IntersexAndSacred
#NonBinaryAndSacred
#TwoSpiritAndSacred
or your own version of #SacredOtherWise

You are especially encouraged to use these hashtags on #TransgenderDayOfVisibility / #TDOV on March 31, 2020!

We are also using #ClaimYourStory and #ClaimingOurStories to encourage celebration of our stories of faith and resistance.

#ClaimingOurStories
#ClaimYourStory
#YouAreLoved
#YouAreNotAMistake
#SacredOtherWise