Meet Raquel Willis, the transgender activist who's one of TIME's Women of the Year
"This honor was validating for my career and for my passion, but not for my womanhood," Willis tells The Advocate.
March 31, 2025
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In photos: U.S. v. Skrmetti protest at the Supreme Court in support of transgender youth (exclusive)
During oral arguments that began December 4, 2024, in U.S. v. Skrmetti, hundreds gathered both to provide support for trans youth while others were there in support of banning gender-affirming care.
December 5, 2024
Inside the massive protest against Project 2025 and anti-trans laws coming to D.C. (exclusive)
A renowned organizer for the upcoming Gender Liberation March tells The Advocate how you can attend — and why you should.
August 30, 2024
Black writers share their favorite books to honor Black History Month
Roxane Gay, Raquel Willis, and Dawnshaeé Reid open up about the importance of the Black literary legacy and impact of Black writers.
February 27, 2024
Raquel Willis Shares Her Southern Trans Journey in Memoir ‘The Risk It Takes to Bloom’
Discussing her memoir with The Advocate, Willis opens up about her life as a Black trans woman from the South looking to change the world.
November 20, 2023