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Ebony: Bionka Takes Great Leaps for Trans Women on 'Transcendent'

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BY MICHAEL ARCENEAUX, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

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EBONY.com had the pleasure of speaking with Transcendent cast member Bionka, the sole Black female cast member. She’s fearless, strong, and dedicated to improving lives, as evidenced by her work with City of Refuge, an organization that helps transgender people of color. We talk trans representation, what (if any) pressures she has to represent Black trans women, and what audiences can learn from the show.

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