Category: Data, Research, and Policy
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New Publication in the International Journal of Transgender Health
I’m excited to share my newest article, recently published in the International Journal of Transgender Health. This study addresses an important gap in the transgender health literature by centering the experiences of Black nonbinary people—voices that remain largely absent from existing research and policy conversations. Drawing from a nonbinary mixed-methods framework, the article examines how…
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Invitation to My Dissertation Defense
The time is finally here! After 6 years of my PhD training, countless late nights researching, writing, revising, and more, I’m officially defending my dissertation on Wednesday, September 17th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m EST. I’ve leaned on community, mentors, and loved ones along the way, and I carry all of that support into…
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Published in the Journal of Bisexuality
I’m thrilled to share the latest publication from my sister Angela-Faith Thomas and me in the Journal of Bisexuality. You can check out the article through the following link. Below is a copy of the reflexive essay Angela and I wrote to underscore our connection to the work and aspirations for future directions. This manuscript is…
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Fulton County Scraps $2 Billion Jail Project: Communities Over Cages Coalition Leads the Charge
This past week, Black Futurists Group and its coalition members celebrated a major political win. Fulton County officials announced they will no longer proceed with plans to construct a new $2 billion jail, which would have been the most expensive in U.S. history. This decision came after the formation of the Fulton County coalition, Community…
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Field Note: What the hell? Georgia Politics
Below, I conduct a policy analysis of three measures by conservative state legislatures that actively advance racist mass incarceration in our state: House Bill 30; Senate Bill 63; and Senate Bill 359. The Georgia State Assembly has sent a clear message to organizers in the movement for Black lives growing in our city of Atlanta.…
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Field Note: M4BL Check-in
The following field note features an excerpt from a grant proposal collaboratively developed by organizers and organizations (including myself) previously engaged in the Movement for Black Lives’ Freedom Summer 2020 national campaign. Drawing from our collective experiences and research, this excerpt details our understanding of the successes, setbacks, and ongoing challenges in the city’s decarcerating…
Opal Gay Ph.D. 