Laverne Cox is an American actress, reality television star, television producer, and LGBT advocate. She...
We are born as who we are, the gender thing is something that is imposed on you. Laverne Cox
We are born as who we are, the gender thing is something that is imposed on you.
I'm always skeptical about representations of trans people, especially when trans people are not making the work. Laverne Cox
I'm always skeptical about representations of trans people, especially when trans people are not making the work.
I'm a Self-made Woman in Every Sense of the Word. Laverne Cox
I'm a Self-made Woman in Every Sense of the Word.
When I was perceived as a black man I became a threat to public safety. When I was dressed as myself, it was my safety that was threatened. Laverne Cox
When I was perceived as a black man I became a threat to public safety. When I was dressed as myself, it was my safety that was threatened.
My mother was a teacher. She was grooming my brother and me to be successful, accomplished people. Laverne Cox
My mother was a teacher. She was grooming my brother and me to be successful, accomplished people.
We are not what other people say we are. We are who we know ourselves to be, and we are what we love. That's okay. Laverne Cox
We are not what other people say we are. We are who we know ourselves to be, and we are what we love. That's okay.
Believing that you are unworthy of love and belonging or that who you are authentically is a sin or is wrong, is deadly. Laverne Cox
Believing that you are unworthy of love and belonging or that who you are authentically is a sin or is wrong, is deadly.
Everyone is insecure. I think, really, it comes from, like, a desire to want to be in control of how you're represented. Laverne Cox
Everyone is insecure. I think, really, it comes from, like, a desire to want to be in control of how you're represented.
Healthcare for trans women is a necessity. It is not elective. It is not cosmetic. It is life saving. Laverne Cox
Healthcare for trans women is a necessity. It is not elective. It is not cosmetic. It is life saving.
When people have points of reference that are humanizing, that demystifies difference. Laverne Cox
When people have points of reference that are humanizing, that demystifies difference.
Seeing a black transgender woman embracing and loving everything about herself might be inspiring to some other folks. Laverne Cox
Seeing a black transgender woman embracing and loving everything about herself might be inspiring to some other folks.
I'm so grateful that I had the luxury of transitioning in private. Because when you transition in the public eye, the transition becomes the story. Laverne Cox
I'm so grateful that I had the luxury of transitioning in private. Because when you transition in the public eye, the transition becomes the story.