Raquel Willis Biography

Raquel Willis is an American transgender activist, writer, and media strategist. Growing up, she faced numerous challenges due to her identity, including bullying and discrimination. Willis started advocating for LGBTQ rights as a teenager and became a leading voice in the movement. Willis served as the executive editor of Out magazine and has written for several publications, including The New York Times, Essence, and BuzzFeed. She founded Black Trans Circles, a program that provides support and resources to transgender people of color. In 2017, Willis was awarded the Sylvia Rivera Award in Transgender Law and Policy by the City of New York. She is also a recipient of the 2018 Ms. Foundation for Women Gloria Steinem Award for Media Excellence. Willis continues to speak out on issues affecting the transgender community, including violence, discrimination, and lack of representation.

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