A lyrical, unapologetic look at how a name connects to queer Asian identity.

In Durham, North Carolina, a vibrant and diverse queer chosen family has formed around José Romero, a charismatic organizer who is living with HIV. Together, in a place with unique and daunting challenges, José and their friends are modeling grassroots change, working together to create a community of love, activism, and mutual support.

A group of Black trans women in New Orleans fight to repeal Louisiana’s Crime Against Nature by Solicitation (CANS) law, which has been used to terrorize queer and trans Louisianans for 40 years.

Two Black trans activists run for office and work to build Louisiana’s first housing refuge that provides residency for trans and gender non-conforming residents.