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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Jacqueline B. on the need for increased budget for for trans-led organizations
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Jacqueline Blake, a cisgender heterosexual woman from The Bronx, testified as an ally to the trans community. She emphasized the need for increased budget for trans-led organizations and brought attention to the issues faced by incarcerated transgender and non-binary New Yorkers.
- Echoed sentiments for increased budget for trans-led organizations
- Highlighted the loss of dignity suffered by incarcerated trans and non-binary individuals under the current administration
- Expressed gratitude for the opportunity to participate and speak at the hearing
Jacqueline Blake
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Hi, I'm Jacqueline Blake.
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Sorry I'm losing my voice right now.
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I use she and her pronouns.
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I live in The Bronx in our Dinowitz's District.
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I am a cisgender heterosexual woman, ally to the trans community.
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During this time, I echo a lot of the sentiments for increased budget for trans led organizations, as well as bring attention to incarcerated trans and non binary New Yorkers.
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Under this administration, people have suffered loss of dignity under this current commissioner.
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So I thank you for allowing me to participate and speak today.