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“The Deep & Dark Blue” tells a beautiful story centered on transgender identity

Maida Suta, Reporter | June 26, 2021

Niki Smith’s fantasy graphic novel “The Deep & Dark Blue” captures the emotional complexity of transgender identity.

A transgender pop icon: the legacy of SOPHIE

Cassandra Garcia, Reporter | February 9, 2021

With alternative pop songs you feel in your gut, SOPHIE will continue impressing new listeners after her passing on Jan. 30.

CA Bill Will Improve Quality of life for Transgender Students

Natalie Marques, Reporter | January 30, 2021

A new California bill would require public colleges to update transgender students’ documents with their preferred name, a huge step forward for transgender rights. Transgender students would no longer...

Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil honors, mourns transgender victims

Sam Lai, Reporter | November 28, 2020

“Lingua Franca” powerfully illuminates struggles of Filipina undocumented, transgender woman

Christian Huerta, Staff Reporter | October 31, 2020

“Lingua Franca” shines a light on a transgender Filipina immigrant story, illuminating the struggles of being undocumented and queer. Jhett Tolentino, producer of the film, said lack of representation...

Visiting speakers series humanizes hardships of immigrants

Sara Sanderford, Staff Reporter | November 27, 2018

Survivors of oppression shared their stories with De Anza College students and faculty at the ‘Moving Stories’ event on Nov.13 as a part of DASB ‘Visiting Speakers’ series. Deborah Garinkle,...