Like when Laverne Cox was Laverne Cox.
When the movie Tangerine, starring two trans women of color, Mya Taylor and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, premiered at Sundance and went on to receive great acclaim.
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When Transparent, associate-produced by and featuring trans people, won the Golden Globe Award for best comedy series.
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When trans hottie Aydian Dowling was a runner-up for the Men’s Fitness cover competiton of 2015.
When trans woman Leyth Jamal sued Saks Fifth Avenue for discrimination and got the retailer to back down on its position that trans people aren't covered by federal laws that ban discrimination based on sex. The case was eventually settled.
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