Writer, activist, and academic Eli Erlick is fighting against the erasure of trans history by curating and sharing underreported trans stories from 1850 to 1950, aiming to make them more accessible and understandable to the mainstream.
A significant part of Eli's work involves colorizing historical black and white images to bring these subjects closer to viewers, reshaping the perception of these individuals who were previously only represented in black and white photos.
Eli's efforts in uncovering stories like that of a Black trans woman freed from slavery who was approved by the government to live as a woman highlight the importance of recognizing and acknowledging trans individuals' experiences throughout history.
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