Sports Illustrated Swimsuit
Issue Features Its ‘First
Trans Woman of Color’
Posted By: Ribicon, 3/22/2021 5:39:27 PM
Corporate media is lauding Leyna Bloom, the first black and Asian transgender to model in Sports Illustrated’s annual Swimsuit Issue. “Leyna is legendary in the world of activism, strikingly gorgeous, and has an undeniable sense of self that shines through the minute she walks on set” MJ Day, editor at Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, wrote in an Instagram caption. “Her story represents one grounded in resilience and we couldn’t be more thrilled to help her tell it,” Day continued. “Her presence as the first trans woman of color to be in our issue is a result of her lifetime dedication to forging her own path
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125 low-income mothers of color
in Marin County can receive $1K
a month in guaranteed income 6 replies
in Marin County can receive $1K
a month in guaranteed income 6 replies
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'void of a moral compass' 24 replies
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'void of a moral compass' 24 replies
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Al Sharpton threatens to accuse
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racism' if they don’t kill filibuster 36 replies
Manchin, Sinema of 'supporting
racism' if they don’t kill filibuster 36 replies
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'Charlottesville rapes you': Virginia
mayor slams own city as racist,
'void of a moral compass' 24 replies
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Cruz Swats Away Reporter's Request
For Him To Wear A Mask:
'You’re Welcome To
Step Away If You’d Like' 23 replies
For Him To Wear A Mask:
'You’re Welcome To
Step Away If You’d Like' 23 replies
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"It’d make us feel better," the reporter is heard replying.
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