My TRUTH, My STORY - Dominique Jackson

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  • čas přidán 17. 11. 2015
  • "My TRUTH, My STORY", is the Caribbean Equality Project's multimedia storytelling campaign, which reflects and shares authentic unspoken stories of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) people of Caribbean heritage. These experiences, struggles and achievements are the driving force behind the storytellers’ personal growth. “My TRUTH, My STORY" aims to unveil, liberate and unchain victims from a culture of silence and fear. The Caribbean Equality Project is dedicated to revising the oppressive cycle of colonized and institutionalized teachings, in order to create a sustainable and progressive community free of violence and all forms of discrimination. In order to achieve this goal, we aim at promoting visibility and empowerment through powerful messages of self-acceptance, love, respect, renewal and hope.
    One of our primary outlets, the ongoing video series, will serve as a useful resource to promote networks of support for Caribbean LGBTQ individuals who are struggling with issues inclusive of, but not limited to: coming out, family acceptance, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, physical and mental health problems, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. These LGBTQ individuals tend to lack supportive and safety networks, and as such, they serve as one of our main focus. We celebrate our participants’ courage, diversity, and strength to stand in their own light through their vulnerability. In doing so, they can live their truth fearlessly; with the hope of igniting thought-provoking dialogue on issues that affect the Caribbean LGBTQ community.
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  • @kayess718
    @kayess718 Před 5 lety +4864

    Skin: 10, cheekbones: 10, lips: 10, body: 10. Tens across the board!! 🤩
    Edit: thanks for all the likes! 😄

  • @elliotjamesrattner1216
    @elliotjamesrattner1216 Před 4 lety +2829

    "I stopped looking for acceptance when I found myself." THIS. 100% this.

    • @LeeLooface
      @LeeLooface Před 3 lety +11

      Perfection right? So inspiring ❤️

    • @nmajor187
      @nmajor187 Před 3 lety +2

      Yes E Hessling! I was just about to comment the same quote.

    • @rnopes21
      @rnopes21 Před 2 lety +2

      Right!? What a goddess!

    • @hubguy24
      @hubguy24 Před rokem

      This gives me life

    • @soignerel
      @soignerel Před rokem

      Starting to understand this more and more.

  • @fernandoa6122
    @fernandoa6122 Před 3 lety +555

    “I don’t live in frustration, I’m too beautiful for that.” A true queen

  • @karenreed3855
    @karenreed3855 Před 3 lety +343

    I am a 60 year old straight white woman who has the utmost respect and admiration for this woman. She has a phenomenal message about living her truth. My 35 year old son came out as gay when he was 15 and I've always admired his bravery in doing so. It's still scary for me to know that he is navigating this world with the hate that exists for people who dare to live an honest existence rather than what may seem like a safer existence, but I wouldn't want him to do anything different. I've known of and heard the stories of a lot of people with gender identification struggles but Dominique's story has given me the greatest understanding of how important living the truth is because of the lengths she has taken to be the person she was born to be. I realize that the greatest truth I can live is to have faith in and support other people who live their truth, without question.

    • @jenniferloftus2363
      @jenniferloftus2363 Před 3 lety +17

      Let me reassure you that the fact that your son came out at 15 is part of the reason it is safer for him to be out at 35. Every one of us who stood up and said we are here, we are queer, get used to it added one more voice to a symphony that couldn't be ignored. We turned out to be more than just a joke on late night tv. It was easier to hate when there were less visibly out people. There are still people who disown their kids or hate their family members for being gay but it's not socially acceptable to do that any longer. It's a stunning reversal, but it's a great evolution, if that makes sense. You used to be encouraged to hate queer and trans folk, but now that has changed. The country is changing so quickly that some want to pump the brakes but it's too late. They lost the cultural war and they're losing the legal wars now. The act of identification was a courageous act of resistance. We have to remember to stay visible and stay vigilant because hate still stalks us, but every person like your son helps hold the door open to love. The majority walk through it, which is a wonderful thing.

    • @tubeyrich
      @tubeyrich Před 2 lety +13

      @Karen Reed, you're a shining example of a loving mother and open-hearted human being. I salute you.

  • @LeeLooface
    @LeeLooface Před 5 lety +2621

    She's so soft spoken and calm. So different than her character in Pose. She is stunning! I'm a fan for life ❤️

  • @macmizzo9028
    @macmizzo9028 Před 5 lety +2229

    House of abundance!!!

  • @Shadoe930
    @Shadoe930 Před 3 lety +1528

    Dominique can be the first transgender villian aka Cruela Deville in a Disney movie! love this actress!

    • @crosskitelines
      @crosskitelines Před 3 lety +116

      This is such a good idea. Could you imagine? She’s such a sweetie pie but in pose she’s so mean and forceful! I’m always amazed by what actors can do!

    • @sakinalatrice4414
      @sakinalatrice4414 Před 3 lety +28

      Omg perfect role for her.

    • @Antny.25
      @Antny.25 Před 3 lety +10

      I’d looove to see that!!😍

    • @tajt6112
      @tajt6112 Před 3 lety +44

      don’t limit her! the sky is the limit, she doesn’t have to be a villain!

    • @sprengt
      @sprengt Před 3 lety +3

      Hahaha... was thinking the same.

  • @samveal7434
    @samveal7434 Před 3 lety +198

    Her voice is perfection, I ADORE her phrasing.

    • @mikehudson8884
      @mikehudson8884 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes, I love the way she sounds her Ts. Lovely speaking voice.

    • @sophieplumbob2900
      @sophieplumbob2900 Před 2 lety +8

      She speaks so regal. Likes she’s royalty.

    • @lunitab1y304
      @lunitab1y304 Před 2 lety +3

      @@sophieplumbob2900 she is Royalty. Black Royalty

  • @tymcbee
    @tymcbee Před 6 lety +1707

    "I don't live in frustration, I'm too beautiful for that!" - Awesome!!!

    • @kandorstevenson
      @kandorstevenson Před 5 lety +13

      Needed to repeat that statement above. That's the key. Haller!

    • @LeeLooface
      @LeeLooface Před 5 lety

      The best! ❤️

    • @illbeyourstumbleine
      @illbeyourstumbleine Před 4 lety +5

      If more of us women could realize this, know our worth! Not give away our priceless gifts for pennies. It breaks my heart when I see that happen.

    • @magistushouse
      @magistushouse Před 4 lety

      Whoa i don't expect crying from this statement! love her a lot!

    • @lovehildagrey
      @lovehildagrey Před 4 lety

      Beautiful Beautiful story! Please Please Forgive me DO NOT chop my head off. i'm just a little slow. Anyone else a little confused or lost? Around the part of her story about her childhood, hitting puberty and growing breast instead of going through what thee othe boys were going through. Her family not speaking on what she really was all along/unbinding her breast?????? I was VERY VERY confused and lost. I was waiting for the answer as of to why she grew the breast at the early age. I was thinking she was going to tell us maybe she was some sort of hermaphrodite or something of the sort. But she wasnt and she later took the harmons to trans. So I was just waiting for that reveal that never came or added up.... I love the story and streangth. I was born a women and she has me beat on looks hands down!

  • @3hotpocket
    @3hotpocket Před 5 lety +4003

    Love her in pose she is naomi Campbell n grace Jones in one

  • @martindennis6837
    @martindennis6837 Před 2 lety +44

    I am a 54 year old male who has concealed my transgender reality from my own self and everyone around me. Self medicating now for over 35 years. Believed that I was an abomination. I am mentally exhausted and can no longer live in fear and shame. I identify with so much she said.

  • @franjones5312
    @franjones5312 Před 4 lety +263

    She is mesmerizing. Words to live by: "Their thoughts don't create you."

  • @babyplantain5534
    @babyplantain5534 Před 5 lety +1393

    I never hated a character with so much love and admiration in my heart👏🏾👏🏾 her character was done fabulously and she’s fabulous her damn self

    • @marchbabi323
      @marchbabi323 Před 5 lety +58

      baby plantain I love her smart ass mouth on "Pose". That's what made me love her from the 1st season.

    • @eboni257
      @eboni257 Před 5 lety +8

      🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💯

    • @momoshiggles3631
      @momoshiggles3631 Před 4 lety +6

      I know exactly what you mean.

    • @Iden_Elihio_1999
      @Iden_Elihio_1999 Před 4 lety +28

      I hated her character but grew to love her because I aspire to have that level of confidence and passion in me .......

    • @OldskolFan
      @OldskolFan Před 4 lety +9

      I 💜 the character she plays! Definitely an iconic character up there with the best of them. She can be a hot mess but she will keep rising...and she can read people for filth when she has to!

  • @polypepz9386
    @polypepz9386 Před 5 lety +1556

    "I don't need you to accept me. I may want you to understand me. But as far as your accepting me, that just means that I believe that you are greater than I am or I believe you have some kind of privilege or authority over my life. No way."

  • @honeydew7349
    @honeydew7349 Před 3 lety +100

    "You got people sitting in their houses, imagining what you are doing 3 doors down and getting upset!". WOW!!! That went thru my whole body!! You better say it when you say it!

  • @sydnebarnes-wright5910
    @sydnebarnes-wright5910 Před 3 lety +112

    " I dont live in Frustration , I'm too pretty for that " PPEEEEEERRRRRRIIIOOOD

    • @XmXm999
      @XmXm999 Před 3 lety +1

      *I am too beautiful.

  • @dallaslancour4229
    @dallaslancour4229 Před 5 lety +456

    Elektra Abundance was the best tv character of 2018.

  • @pedroheilel130
    @pedroheilel130 Před 6 lety +1305

    Very happy for her. She's doing an AMAZING jog as Elektra.
    Dont give up, trans people, we ALL deserve happiness.

    • @camecex
      @camecex Před 5 lety +6

      Yes. She is doing great as Elektra. Very happy for her

    • @LoveReece1
      @LoveReece1 Před 5 lety +2

      @@mattsherv1986 the truth is the truth! And it don't need no support! The acting (except for Blanca and that voice and overacting😂😂) is awesome. The show makes me laugh, cry and sit at the edge of my seat.Love the show though🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @KnowledgeSeeker78491
      @KnowledgeSeeker78491 Před 5 lety +3

      Pursuit of happiness here in America but it's not promise

    • @freddymedina7011
      @freddymedina7011 Před 5 lety +23

      Matt Sherv How very sad that you refer to a human being as “it”. You’re right God doesn’t make mistakes, God gives this life to trans people on purpose. To rise up from their physical tribulations because they are trans. Don’t EVER use your religion to dehumanize another human being and place yourself above another person.

    • @LoveReece1
      @LoveReece1 Před 5 lety

      @@freddymedina7011 I love all people but he's right. Your DNA doesn't change and God doesn't make mistakes🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️ The truth will set u free!! Whatever your religion.

  • @itsmeki2000
    @itsmeki2000 Před 3 lety +373

    Even though Dominique was rude on Pose she was still one of my favorite people on the show 😂

    • @lovelyladycarter3687
      @lovelyladycarter3687 Před 3 lety +8

      Period 💯🥂I literally LOVE WHO SHE IS ON THE SHOW😍😍😍😍🥂🙌🏽

    • @latoyamartin7721
      @latoyamartin7721 Před 3 lety +8

      Yes❤️.....I just had to laugh with her... How can u hate her attitude?😂

    • @GoneColoring
      @GoneColoring Před 3 lety +11

      Same she’s a character you love to hate but she also has a soft side that makes it hard to stay mad

    • @imbwildrd3693
      @imbwildrd3693 Před 3 lety +23

      Dominique was rude because she was directed to do so as an actress. The character on Pose wasn't actually rude, she was firmly protecting herself, her house, and her children and standing up for the rights of everyone. She was my fav character on the show too. Not at first, of course we all fell in love with Angel from the start, but throughout the first season, Elektra stole my heart.

    • @queeniejmelanin
      @queeniejmelanin Před 3 lety +1

      @@imbwildrd3693 speak on it 🗣

  • @clevelow749
    @clevelow749 Před 4 lety +649

    Can we talk about that priest though?
    Is he still practicing? If it's a small community someone has to know who he is.
    Call him out...
    Let's protect others from him

    • @tourmelion9221
      @tourmelion9221 Před 3 lety +29

      Yes
      Save the children
      I gotta go find out where the specific church is
      Hopefully his records..
      I can't get to his records
      Maybe he had pics or something
      Damn old ppl and there difficulty being traced

    • @scarlao
      @scarlao Před 3 lety +5

      @@tourmelion9221: why are you taking the piss out of a really sad situation?

    • @petermontroy4922
      @petermontroy4922 Před 3 lety +22

      The sad thing is if anyone says anything about this priest to his Cardinal . they will Move him to a new Church. It’s Been happing in Native American Schools and on Reservations. It’s been Happening to Alaskan Inu People. They move them around until they get old enough to retire them . then they go in to a old age home run by the Church.

    • @clevelow749
      @clevelow749 Před 3 lety +8

      @@gstrathmore194 doesn't surprise me.

    • @uchechukwu7904
      @uchechukwu7904 Před 3 lety +2

      @@gstrathmore194 me being from nigerian, that's not nice.

  • @ShayMac311
    @ShayMac311 Před 5 lety +812

    That face and frame are sculpted and melanated flawlessly.

    • @gelitrippingkiddo5907
      @gelitrippingkiddo5907 Před 4 lety +14

      I just finished the first season of Pose on Netflix and I was blown away by how incredible and luminous she looks! She’s so elegant!

    • @ShayMac311
      @ShayMac311 Před 4 lety +3

      gelitripping kiddo right?!

    • @gelitrippingkiddo5907
      @gelitrippingkiddo5907 Před 4 lety +3

      ShayK 311 And of course I love the way she speaks! It’s always impressive. I really admire her!

    • @ShayMac311
      @ShayMac311 Před 4 lety +6

      gelitripping kiddo same! I say it whenever she speaks: the diction, baby, the diction!

    • @StCloud-ns7vt
      @StCloud-ns7vt Před 3 lety +1

      beautifully put, Shay

  • @rninja123
    @rninja123 Před 4 lety +277

    “And then I woke the hell up!” Yes mother eletkra I felt that in my soul! Family will tear you down worse than strangers/enemies especially when you’re gay or trans

  • @boombabri
    @boombabri Před 3 lety +324

    "I realized that being assigned male at birth did not mean I have to live as a male, I could embrace being female."-
    She's awesome.

  • @queenvirgojones4691
    @queenvirgojones4691 Před 4 lety +9

    What she said is why I stopped going to church. They think its ok to judge shame hurt ridicule etc bcuz of what they think you doing in your bedroom. Ive never heard it broke down like that before. The truth in that statement is so profound. I still have my relationship with my God but as for going to a so call temple...i will pass. I grew up missionary baptist. So judgemental its absurd. Love you Dominique thank you for sharing!!!

  • @redkson
    @redkson Před 5 lety +792

    I am so proud of her. You represent the best of Trinidad and Tobago and do us proud.

    • @redkson
      @redkson Před 5 lety +8

      Aqatriel Antoine she is from Trinidad and Tobago (she was born in Tobago).

    • @SuperDrefuss
      @SuperDrefuss Před 5 lety +45

      TnT has a lot of great things to offer, and she can be included as one of those qualities.@Emmia B

    • @isobel64
      @isobel64 Před 5 lety +25

      @Emmia B yet here you are anyway

    • @isobel64
      @isobel64 Před 5 lety +34

      @Emmia B LOL if she keeps appearing on your timeline that means you keep watching videos about her. OBVIOUSLY you are interested in her and a fan. No one is fooled

    • @TheTaxburden
      @TheTaxburden Před 5 lety +19

      @Emmia B him?! Nah sis.

  • @maureen_momo
    @maureen_momo Před 5 lety +557

    Giving us IMAAAN!!! Giving us NAOMI! Giving us drop dead gorgeousness!😍😍😍😍

  • @hazeleyes3176
    @hazeleyes3176 Před 3 lety +19

    She's from Tobago! I could never really place her accent. Man... Cannot believe she was a victim of abuse too! What a life. Hopefully she has a peace of mind now.

  • @rogeramezquita5685
    @rogeramezquita5685 Před 4 lety +254

    Love this I love how she speak openly about living as illegal immigrant specially in this trump era

    • @nattaliegordon4553
      @nattaliegordon4553 Před 3 lety +21

      So many of us start that way, usually we end up in really good places. One thing is for sure about Caribbean families, they do NOT help you when you come to America being too different, too ambitious, too anything outside of what they think you should be. For me, they simply don’t understand I’m an artistic soul, I’m not gonna take a CNA course and work in nursing homes just because that’s how they started. It’s crazy. Thank goodness I decided to just do my own thing.

    • @WhoCares3001
      @WhoCares3001 Před 3 lety

      @@nattaliegordon4553 You need to practice some of what you're trying to preach. #perspective

  • @zaidagrace2263
    @zaidagrace2263 Před 5 lety +211

    “I don’t live in frustration, I’m too beautiful for that.” 👏🏾

  • @kysssims8764
    @kysssims8764 Před 5 lety +880

    I'm obsessed with her. She's absolutely gorgeous 😍😍😍

    • @ChocolateGumDrop89
      @ChocolateGumDrop89 Před 5 lety +6

      Completely

    • @jerrycollins8260
      @jerrycollins8260 Před 4 lety +2

      That's a gatdam man y'all out y'all fucking minds these days

    • @alvarmb
      @alvarmb Před 4 lety +18

      @@jerrycollins8260 yes... Just because you said so, morron heterosexual

    • @protected3798
      @protected3798 Před 4 lety +23

      Jerry Collins how did you end up here?

    • @jerrycollins8260
      @jerrycollins8260 Před 4 lety

      @@protected3798 the stuff just popped up on my damn phone unbelievable just do what y'all do I don't care it's not my world

  • @londonunderground790
    @londonunderground790 Před 4 lety +59

    Honestly she's so good in Pose, that I literally never even imagined she would be so different in real life. I'm very impressed with her acting.

  • @amaysinfitness
    @amaysinfitness Před 4 lety +74

    She speaks so eloquently...”I don’t live in frustration; I’m too beautiful for that” - I’m going to have to adopt that mantra! ❤️

  • @bajanboinoho5378
    @bajanboinoho5378 Před 5 lety +365

    Face category.Body category. Femme queen realness! 10’s across the board!!! She and Janet Mock are beautiful spirits!

  • @Geodavqueal
    @Geodavqueal Před 5 lety +446

    She is stunning on the outside. But her soul is radiant and powerful. You inspire me Dominique thank you!

  • @amayahv2765
    @amayahv2765 Před 4 lety +158

    I absolutely love her and look up to her so much! I am Belizean and I am 30 and I just recentlt came out as a transgender woman and just started transitioning to finally be who I feel on the inside and I cannot be any happier. I know its going to be a long and hard journey from here on out but I am so ready! I will no longer be afraid and ashamed of who I am. Thank you for putting these videos out there! Blessings to all! 🙏❤❤❤

    • @desireecase7870
      @desireecase7870 Před 3 lety +1

      I too am Belizean and love the show.

    • @debracox3020
      @debracox3020 Před 3 lety +4

      🙏🏽❤️Be happy baby you deserve that always be true to yourself ❤️

    • @amandadye6021
      @amandadye6021 Před 3 lety

      💗💗💗

    • @ambo9569
      @ambo9569 Před 3 lety +1

      All the best in your journey queen ❤

    • @tylerjones8651
      @tylerjones8651 Před 3 lety +1

      Be you unapologetically!!! You deserve to be happy!! ❤️❤️

  • @adrianhan1059
    @adrianhan1059 Před 4 lety +32

    She is Miss Universe and Supermodel material. Get her on the cover of Vogue and Vanity Fair already. Beauty meets eloquence meets reliability .

  • @MyGolden30
    @MyGolden30 Před 7 lety +410

    I absolutely love her !!! She is so very well spoken and poised! THANK YOU Tyra for your story and your intellect !!!

  • @dianataylorartistauthor5552

    Tyra is an Angel!! She came to my Aide many times after my house burnt to the ground years ago!!! She truly deserves success

  • @denisedigiovanni615
    @denisedigiovanni615 Před 4 lety +37

    I can't believe such an amazing person was about to committ suicide because the society is fucking dumb and evil and can't mind their own fucking buisness. I admire her so much for choosing to be happy and for being able to tell such a story while smiling. I still cry my ass off talking about my coming out to my mother, and I didn't even go through half of the struggle she had to go through. LOVE HER LOVE HER LOVE HER. Amazing woman, amazing actress, amazing human

  • @cat-alina8139
    @cat-alina8139 Před 3 lety +5

    Love her.... I had not doubt she wasn't a transgender woman..... Omg........ She is everything

  • @CC-bu1uj
    @CC-bu1uj Před 5 lety +138

    I liked her the most in Pose because I thought she really commands presence and attention in every scene she’s in, I like her even more after this interview, what a beautiful person!

  • @Djoodibooti
    @Djoodibooti Před 5 lety +412

    She is such a legitimate skinny legend.

    • @heatherrufino3806
      @heatherrufino3806 Před 5 lety +2

      A l l e g e d l y TM stfu

    • @heatherrufino3806
      @heatherrufino3806 Před 5 lety +5

      A l l e g e d l y TM lmao!!! Someone’s butthurt, hilarious 😆😆 go take your meds sweetie 😘

    • @Djoodibooti
      @Djoodibooti Před 5 lety +42

      Let me illuminate what has happened in this altercation. I complimented miss thing for being a lovely icon. You came up into MY comment section and told me to shut the fuck up. But I'M butthurt? At least my face doesn't look like original recipe, BITCH. Now sip THAT.

    • @PrecociousFriand
      @PrecociousFriand Před 5 lety +21

      Heather you've been owned. The end

    • @heatherrufino3806
      @heatherrufino3806 Před 5 lety

      greeneggsandzam aww I’m sooo scareddd 😱😱 lol

  • @udonoquesabo3235
    @udonoquesabo3235 Před 3 lety +53

    "I STOPPED LOOKING FOR ACCEPTANCE WHEN I FOUND MYSELF." 😁

  • @des_antilles
    @des_antilles Před 4 lety +17

    As a Grenadian I'm so proud to see someone so authentically Caribbean in the mainstream. One of my closest friends and someone who's had one of the most profound impacts on my life is from Tobago

  • @dalaishajones6274
    @dalaishajones6274 Před 5 lety +392

    Wow it sounds like she is actually intersex and this is something that we are not taught enough about. I didn’t even know it was a thing until I started pre reqs for nursing. We need to be more proactive in our learning and this is why I gravitate towards those things that make me uncomfortable, it shows there’s growth to be had. This woman is beautiful and radiates pure self love, very inspirational queen 💕

    • @RUWeird2OrIsItJustMe
      @RUWeird2OrIsItJustMe Před 5 lety +15

      That's what I was thinking...

    • @rumademedoit
      @rumademedoit Před 4 lety

      shut up ❤️

    • @dalaishajones6274
      @dalaishajones6274 Před 4 lety +25

      @@rumademedoit no thanks :)

    • @dalaishajones6274
      @dalaishajones6274 Před 4 lety +28

      william te whata thank you for your feedback. My verbiage was off, I meant the ignorance makes me uncomfortable. My ignorance of a situation or topic, meaning I have more to learn. We’re all a lot more alike than we are different. That’s what I’m learning from exposure to different places, cultures, and groups of people ❤️

    • @dalaishajones6274
      @dalaishajones6274 Před 4 lety +10

      william te whata yeah I’m not sure what gave you the idea that I wasn’t accepting but I hear you. I was just speaking my piece. Using myself as an example for others because I have been around people who have had judgements to pass and I correct them with love. I really don’t care what anyone does with their lives that’s their business lol but I do make it a point to try and meet people where they’re at. Nonetheless, I’ve been enlightened by this convo so thank you.

  • @anto975
    @anto975 Před 5 lety +32

    I LOVE her way of thinking! "My life is not for someone else to accept. We look for these things like acceptance, tolerance and we don't realize how degrading it is." "I don't need you to accept me, I may need you to understand me, but as far as you accepting me that just means that I believe that you are greater than I am, or that I believe that you have some privilege or authority over my life, and no way"

  • @barbarachaves2867
    @barbarachaves2867 Před 4 lety +36

    Her voice, her message, her strength, her life it’s so important! Thank you for share with us ❤️

  • @davidnorris3477
    @davidnorris3477 Před 4 lety +40

    I absolutely love Dominique's view on "Acceptance". Truly inspirational! Pose is one of the best shows ever produced!

  • @m.cunningham9817
    @m.cunningham9817 Před 5 lety +411

    I knew you from NYC clubs as Tyra Allure. You were always amazing and beautiful. Congratulations on POSE.

    • @jrpapi5
      @jrpapi5 Před 5 lety +15

      Marlon Cunningham me too so proud of how far shes come❤

    • @AFRICANBRO
      @AFRICANBRO Před 5 lety +13

      yeees those Esquelita days and ChiChi days....

    • @andressencion7270
      @andressencion7270 Před 5 lety +20

      I used to work with her and Willy Ninja at Stonewall back in the day

  • @bryanedney2723
    @bryanedney2723 Před 5 lety +172

    Beautiful, Intelligent, Articulate! LOVE HER! "My life is not for others to accept" she said. Love It !!!

  • @ignazs.5816
    @ignazs.5816 Před 3 lety +59

    One of the most inspiring talks/interviews I've ever seen. I've lived my life for my family, even be embarrassed for being gay, but this touches my heart. I still work through these struggles, but maybe one day I'll truly be happy.

    • @sherikajohnson1485
      @sherikajohnson1485 Před 3 lety +2

      Remember we are all a speck of dirt in God's eye's

    • @sherikajohnson1485
      @sherikajohnson1485 Před 3 lety +1

      God love's you
      I love you
      Love Yourself
      Look in the mirror and smile...

    • @syluso4176
      @syluso4176 Před rokem

      I pray you will be happy, live for you!!! xxx

    • @rileynavra
      @rileynavra Před rokem

      @@sherikajohnson1485 how can god love me and see me as a speck of dirt. Doesn’t really add up lmao.

  • @lorencarlin2087
    @lorencarlin2087 Před rokem +3

    She is amazing! Smart, beautiful, talented, and strength in the face of such adversity. Her acting skills are mesmerizing. Appreciate her so much.

  • @daking7763
    @daking7763 Před 5 lety +7

    I'm from Trinidad myself and I am on a journey to understand transgender and drag. Although I am extremely happy as a Male. I'm trying to understand. This brought a lot of clarity. 👍😊

    • @mariahyohannes
      @mariahyohannes Před 5 lety

      Da King is trinidad homophobic?

    • @daking7763
      @daking7763 Před 5 lety

      @@mariahyohannes I would say no. Trinidad like any other country island has a deep rooted history in Religion, hence the reason we cannot really be described predominantly as anyone and most operator here. And as is endemic to most religious societies is a misconception of gay life and culture and at the pinnacle Transgender people. I say all that to say yes but it's not the same as other places. I have not seen an attack gay persons physically unless gays were making passes at them. Cyber attacks, verbal attacks and public shaming is extremely common though even by other in the society.

    • @leslieassang494
      @leslieassang494 Před 3 lety

      @@mariahyohannes yes trinidad is a homophobic place. And gays are bullied and belittled. There are open minded people and they are very supportive of the LGBT community in trinidad but in general the answer to your question is yes.

  • @nikofaershee4235
    @nikofaershee4235 Před 5 lety +244

    Can we just make her president of the world? She's just so wise and inspirational

  • @bradbowlamma3039
    @bradbowlamma3039 Před 3 lety +5

    Love this video. I'm from Trinidad and Tobago myself. I'm not trans but I am gay, you yourself knows the judgemental place here is. My not out to the world but I'm starting to get more comfortable with myself and starting to come out to selective friends and it was love across the board. As recent as last week. Thanks for sharing

  • @yungReparations
    @yungReparations Před 4 lety +63

    Wow, I learned a lot!
    She dropped many jewels on loving yourself!
    I love her accent!

    • @brenos.5017
      @brenos.5017 Před 3 lety +2

      @Islandgirl POV Tobago accent gal

  • @D.R.1876
    @D.R.1876 Před 5 lety +30

    Living in Jamaica and watching this brings tears my eyes wishing I could live my truth

    • @taotaostrong
      @taotaostrong Před 5 lety

      Ashley Green Sending you love and good wishes! ♥️

    • @tokismth319
      @tokismth319 Před 5 lety +1

      sending you love and protection and safety energy. You are strong in this journey you are loved in this journey! I live for a day when you can live your truth happily and safely.

    • @D.R.1876
      @D.R.1876 Před 5 lety

      @@tokismth319 thanks so much

    • @Jaded42O
      @Jaded42O Před 5 lety

      I wish you could too Ashley! Much love to you, I hope you can live your truth one day.

    • @D.R.1876
      @D.R.1876 Před 4 lety +3

      @apocalypse the Destroyer reloaded unless I want a target on my back to die I have live my truth in silence in Jamaica

  • @reginesarai
    @reginesarai Před 4 lety +63

    She’s so intelligent and elegant. Gave me such a different perspective on the struggles of trans women :/

  • @melindahernandez8778
    @melindahernandez8778 Před rokem +2

    I AM SOOO HAPPY THAT GOD MADE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL AWESOME LADY. BIG HUG MY SISTER 😘🤗💜

  • @Army_Brat1980
    @Army_Brat1980 Před 3 lety +77

    Ms Dominique's legs reach to the damned heavens!!!! I love her character. Seems the real person is even better.

  • @MAA1176
    @MAA1176 Před 5 lety +90

    Now I see why she speak like that...very precise ...she is covering an accent... I love her

    • @NatGRW
      @NatGRW Před 4 lety +4

      MAA1176 the only tell is when she says “about it” . I’m so proud of her if she speaks with the accent I’d be shook

    • @perezdavidangel
      @perezdavidangel Před 4 lety +9

      She talks precise in lose because its part of the character.

    • @poohcanplay123
      @poohcanplay123 Před 4 lety +10

      I luuuuuvvv the way she talks! The t’s she prounces, ugghh, makes me want to speak better

  • @Quinnfos
    @Quinnfos Před 5 lety +40

    "WHO YOU THINK I AM... THAT'S YA BUSINESS!"
    YES MAM!!!

  • @rooneylara6063
    @rooneylara6063 Před rokem +6

    Big up Dominique. Trini 🇹🇹 to the bone

  • @griselrodriguez4802
    @griselrodriguez4802 Před 3 lety +12

    I just discovered the series Pose and it motivated me to learn a whole lot more about the struggles of transgender women. A lot of the subjects displayed in the series I had never given a second thought to as a cis gendered woman. I must say, that it has opened my eyes to the reality that although cis gendered women face dificulties in today's society, our fellow transgender women face a whole other level of difficulties that I had never even dreamed of. I am so proud of the actors/actresses who portrayed their talents on this show and opened my eyes to different realities. My favorite character was Elektra and I must say Dominique hs tremendous acting talent! I will always follow and support her from now on. (Please excuse any mis types as I am writing from a celular phone)

  • @IAmJe
    @IAmJe Před 5 lety +43

    People who complain about her acting should watch this. She's playing a CHARACTER most know in the "scene"

  • @AliceLkingGlass1113
    @AliceLkingGlass1113 Před 5 lety +207

    ...but you're not an abomination. You're a gift, a lovely, wonderful, perfect gift to this world exactly as you are. No one is an abomination. God created us in its image, which is multifaceted, undefined and glorious. Never ever ever feel your family or the world would be better off without you. The world suffers a great loss when amazing brilliant shining souls are dimmed because of others ignorance. I may not know your struggles, but I love your spirit.

    • @ravenm6985
      @ravenm6985 Před 5 lety +5

      you worded this very beautiful. I appreciate this post a lot. while I am not apart of the LGBTQ community a lot of my friends are.. i tell them all the time not to be ashamed of who they are. God has the final say, so live you’re truth while you’re here.

    • @jerrycollins8260
      @jerrycollins8260 Před 4 lety +2

      God said it is an abomination then it is you ain't talking about nothing this world is going to hell in a hand basket.

    • @bou6134
      @bou6134 Před 4 lety

      Jerry Collins oop

    • @georgekenny6174
      @georgekenny6174 Před 4 lety +5

      The bible says nothing about transitioning..... Just putting that out there. Not that I am remotely religious. She is stunning and the most amazing role model.

    • @kawaiilibra2709
      @kawaiilibra2709 Před 4 lety

      @@jerrycollins8260 God did not say she was an abomination...an interpreter from the Bible said that homosexuals are an abomination...u don't know what she does in the bedroom...and I'm 100 % sure you never pick up the Bible and read yourself....God did not say that...your grandma said that🤣

  • @Kiki-D-Kimono
    @Kiki-D-Kimono Před 3 lety +17

    Dominique Jackson is one of the most stunningly beautiful women I've ever seen. I'm happy to see she is such a powerful woman! #translivesmatter

  • @finechina3626
    @finechina3626 Před 4 lety +33

    I'm trans proud and deeply proud of Dominiques candor and well earned wisdom.. beautiful inside and out..xo

  • @barryrosen405
    @barryrosen405 Před 5 lety +190

    you must live for your self and not for your mom or dad

    • @ebens.8102
      @ebens.8102 Před 5 lety +4

      Barry Rosen I like that you say that. Everyone tells me that also. I can’t help but to impress them and live for them and represent them. I know I have to be me and live my life but I always want there approval

    • @thedawnjean-baptistebryant3668
      @thedawnjean-baptistebryant3668 Před 5 lety +3

      Amen! It is not easy living your own truth but it is the sweetest felling in the world once you accomplish that freedom for life.

  • @vincentjames7815
    @vincentjames7815 Před 5 lety +65

    To Save My Family's Name By Taking My Life
    That's Eye Opening
    And Shocking

    • @kbcubedp2
      @kbcubedp2 Před 4 lety +2

      It's an island thing. 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @doovde82
    @doovde82 Před 4 lety +20

    She is the most articulate person I have ever heard

  • @happylonesomehappylonesome4868

    *That "PRIEST" is no priest at all. those actions are by the devil. Molesting a child and taking advantage of a child's faith is just wrong. Dominique is just so strong she is so amazing I look up to her so much. I send hugs and kisses to Dominique!! LOVE YOU!!!*

  • @noirnailspressonsbymeka7080
    @noirnailspressonsbymeka7080 Před 5 lety +128

    Just watched the whole season of POSE FCKING AWESOME!!

  • @deegee6558
    @deegee6558 Před 5 lety +85

    From one Trini to another, so proud of you ❤️❤️❤️

  • @sooklingskye9555
    @sooklingskye9555 Před 3 lety +16

    She’s so charismatic in the show pose- it would not have been the same without her !

  • @arlenecarr1812
    @arlenecarr1812 Před 3 lety +2

    My god I love love you!!!! I'm 65 paralyzed on one side from a stroke and if I saw you in person I would hug you so tight! Love you on pose and never miss an episode!!!

  • @IanBrownMakeUpArtist
    @IanBrownMakeUpArtist Před 5 lety +49

    A remarkable and courageous woman. Pose introduced me to her, I'm working backwards here to educate myself more about her personal story. She is helping to open doors for other trans women. All power to her, firstly for sharing her truth and secondly for just living her life with grace and dignity and showing other people that they don't need to hide or feel ashamed.

  • @zaraak9928
    @zaraak9928 Před 5 lety +280

    she is my favorite character from #pose always making me laugh

    • @AceJanene09
      @AceJanene09 Před 5 lety +4

      And cry....she is so amazing and I love her character Elektra Abundance

    • @JoseGuzman-qf4tj
      @JoseGuzman-qf4tj Před 5 lety +3

      Yes! 100 Bitch! 100

    • @ARCYCRIN
      @ARCYCRIN Před 5 lety +1

      100% pure love

    • @GoddessArkasha
      @GoddessArkasha Před 5 lety +4

      Me too her shadeness when she cracks on others is fierce she is like the black Joan collins from dynasty ❤️

  • @jgaceves82
    @jgaceves82 Před 4 lety +11

    " I don't live in frustration, I'm too beautiful for that".....There is so much class in this QUEEN!

  • @milanmilanski5806
    @milanmilanski5806 Před rokem +6

    could listen to her for hours. So well spoken

  • @MsTallist
    @MsTallist Před 5 lety +81

    I'm from Tobago everything she said is true

  • @valsummerfield3069
    @valsummerfield3069 Před 5 lety +38

    Such a pleasure to listen to her. I love her authenticity, sharpness and humility.

  • @leongo9754
    @leongo9754 Před 2 lety +8

    I just cannot with her... the regality, the voice, her story, her power, just F***ing her as a being, is just awe-inspiring.

  • @Vegmadeasy
    @Vegmadeasy Před 4 lety +31

    She's so pretty. I'm glad she chose to live her life in a way that makes her happy.

  • @antone1976
    @antone1976 Před 5 lety +27

    She really is something. I'd love to see her in Vogue and beyond.

  • @kandorstevenson
    @kandorstevenson Před 5 lety +11

    "I don't live in frustration, I'm too beautiful for that" WERK!

  • @matheusmhc
    @matheusmhc Před 4 lety +42

    Im so happy for watching Pose. I’m inspired by all the cast 💕 been doing a lot of research on the trans people situation and looking of ways of being an ally on their fight. We need to embrace each other’s fight.

  • @thatomalemela9774
    @thatomalemela9774 Před 2 lety +2

    'Its not a horrible life, it's a hard one, but it's worth it'

  • @SEFYH
    @SEFYH Před 6 lety +78

    What a beautiful, dynamic individual she is!!!!

  • @TaRonThomasTv
    @TaRonThomasTv Před 5 lety +14

    I seriously need "Pose" to come back asap. I am so tired of the dumb shows on television. What a lovely fuckin soul.

  • @alizwathwala5763
    @alizwathwala5763 Před 2 lety +3

    this is a gem of a conversation honestly

  • @ketchupandplasticknives
    @ketchupandplasticknives Před 4 lety +20

    She's not yelling for a change. I almost didn't recognize her. 🤣

  • @wildchild7764
    @wildchild7764 Před 6 lety +69

    She is so beautiful

  • @elallen4399
    @elallen4399 Před 4 lety +37

    I love that she still sounds like Elektra Abundance

    • @efolinsky
      @efolinsky Před 4 lety +11

      No, Elektra abundance sounds like her

  • @KOVALJEV2001
    @KOVALJEV2001 Před 4 lety +28

    This woman is such a great actress I’m obsessed with her, loooove the Elektra character keep the good job!

  • @D2bleD
    @D2bleD Před 3 lety +18

    "the battle of not accepting yourself... of not being yourself is absolute frustration. and I don't live in frustration, i'm too beautiful for that" 💜

  • @jacallender25
    @jacallender25 Před 5 lety +26

    I truly love and respect Tyra, I met her and got to know her while I lived in NYC right after hurricane Katrina and she was always genuinely nice and loving and just gorgeous

  • @michaeltownsendjr.8780
    @michaeltownsendjr.8780 Před 5 lety +42

    Such a STRONG WOMAN!!!!! In the end all you have is you!!!!

  • @PassionateStrawberry
    @PassionateStrawberry Před 4 lety +10

    She’s 100% beautiful

  • @glennagriffin8187
    @glennagriffin8187 Před 3 lety +12

    she inspires me to be who I am today, that is being myself as a lesbian and finding my true identity.