“Loop 21: How was that moment when you realized the world is seeing me as a black man?

Dr. Kortney Ziegler: It seemed like it was overnight. One day I was living as a black woman and everything that comes with that and the next day I am a criminal I am a suspect in a way that a black woman isn’t. It opened my eyes to so many levels of discrimination that I knew existed but I didn’t live. Now that I live in this body it really is disappointing and sad how black men are treated. I’m really happy that I discovered hormones and made the transition because I wouldn’t be alive at this moment but it does come with its consequences.  I live in Oakland, California in a predominately white neighborhood and my neighbors don’t speak to me. I can’t even really put into words how I’m treated as black man now. People are always afraid of me. People are always suspicious. I tell people I have a PhD and they’re like “No, you don’t!””

yeah this is really something i want to look forward to

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