The Power of Community and Storytelling: Meet Amos Mac
March 31 is International Trans Day of Visibility. Join others in celebrating by sharing your #KindComments — empowering comments that uplift you and others in the trans community.
“I found confidence from community,” says Los Angeles-based photographer and writer Amos Mac (@amosmac). “When I was a younger person, I couldn’t anticipate what my life would look like, because I didn’t know what a trans experience was. I didn’t see myself reflected in the media. I didn’t know that there was a name for what I was feeling as a kid about my gender, so it was hard for me to visualize what adulthood would be.”
In 2009, Amos, along with Rocco Kayiatos (pictured), launched Original Plumbing, a magazine for trans stories, as told by trans men. By broadening the representation of the community, Amos instills confidence in others. “I continue to be humbled by the kind words I hear from people who tell me they’ve seen a little bit of themselves in my work, and how it’s made them feel less alone, or encouraged to live authentically.”
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