Black Trans Living and Blogging on YouTube

Kat Blaque

Stevenson 101
9:30 AM

Blaque is an animator, illustrator and Youtuber from Southern California who has been blogging about her life for the past 10+ years on YouTube. Experiencing the ups and downs of new media, she has ultimately concluded that social media is a powerful force for change and awareness. She currently uses her platforms on YouTube (114k subscribers) and Facebook (180k with an average weekly reach of 4,000,000 people) to speak about the topics she’s passionate about as well as spread information, and cultivate conversations that encourage education across intersections. She playfully refers to herself as “intersectionality salad”as she embodies various identities and experiences. As a woman and survivor of rape and sexual assault, she is passionate about fostering conversations where survivors have a voice. As an outspoken feminist, she’s often on the receiving end of online harassment. As a black woman, she is invested in starting conversations about white supremacy. As a Trans woman, she believes that speaking about her growth and acceptance of self is vital in a world where trans people aren’t seen as valid.