My TRUTH, My STORY - Dominique Jackson

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  • "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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4866

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

    • @davidperrii
      @davidperrii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      Kay Smith i can literally here pray yell shouting 10

    • @sharris3624
      @sharris3624 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      10 10 10 10 10 in my Pray Tell voice! 😂😂

    • @stephaniefaye4754
      @stephaniefaye4754 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      She’s beautiful ❤️

    • @ardymco5248
      @ardymco5248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Beautiful.

    • @DeliCaines
      @DeliCaines 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Kay Smith the body is too mawga!

  • @elliotjamesrattner1216
    @elliotjamesrattner1216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2830

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

    • @LeeLooface
      @LeeLooface 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Perfection right? So inspiring ❤️

    • @nmajor187
      @nmajor187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @rnopes21
      @rnopes21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right!? What a goddess!

    • @hubguy24
      @hubguy24 ปีที่แล้ว

      This gives me life

    • @soignerel
      @soignerel ปีที่แล้ว

      Starting to understand this more and more.

  • @karenreed3855
    @karenreed3855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +344

    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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @fernandoa6122
    @fernandoa6122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +556

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

  • @3hotpocket
    @3hotpocket 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4004

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

    • @sunflower8816
      @sunflower8816 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      RodW yessssssssssssss🥰

    • @3hotpocket
      @3hotpocket 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@sunflower8816 true..😊

    • @trishasmith3286
      @trishasmith3286 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      RodW “SO” much like Naomi with a complimentary sprinkling of Grace, Beautiful!

    • @aminasayyeda9369
      @aminasayyeda9369 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Electra!!

    • @yahrajanae2062
      @yahrajanae2062 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes she is

  • @LeeLooface
    @LeeLooface 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2622

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

  • @Shadoe930
    @Shadoe930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1529

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

    • @crosskitelines
      @crosskitelines 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Omg perfect role for her.

    • @Antny.25
      @Antny.25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I’d looove to see that!!😍

    • @tajt6112
      @tajt6112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

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

    • @sprengt
      @sprengt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hahaha... was thinking the same.

  • @itsmeki2000
    @itsmeki2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +375

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

    • @lovelyladycarter3687
      @lovelyladycarter3687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @latoyamartin7721
      @latoyamartin7721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @GoneColoring
      @GoneColoring 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@imbwildrd3693 speak on it 🗣

  • @tymcbee
    @tymcbee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1708

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

    • @kandorstevenson
      @kandorstevenson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @LeeLooface
      @LeeLooface 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The best! ❤️

    • @illbeyourstumbleine
      @illbeyourstumbleine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @lovehildagrey
      @lovehildagrey 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @macmizzo9028
    @macmizzo9028 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2231

    House of abundance!!!

    • @buffrogers6650
      @buffrogers6650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      House of Evangelista ... Abundance is no more.

    • @eboni257
      @eboni257 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@buffrogers6650 🙌🏾💯😁

    • @missmyrayray
      @missmyrayray 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Now Wintour!

    • @susieenglish302
      @susieenglish302 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Abundance will return

    • @Quaczar1
      @Quaczar1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Mac Mizzo no no...haus of Wintour!!!

  • @clevelow749
    @clevelow749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +651

    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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @petermontroy4922
      @petermontroy4922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@gstrathmore194 doesn't surprise me.

    • @uchechukwu7904
      @uchechukwu7904 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @samveal7434
    @samveal7434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    Her voice is perfection, I ADORE her phrasing.

    • @mikehudson8884
      @mikehudson8884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @sophieplumbob2900
      @sophieplumbob2900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      She speaks so regal. Likes she’s royalty.

    • @lunitab1y304
      @lunitab1y304 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sophieplumbob2900 she is Royalty. Black Royalty

  • @polypepz9386
    @polypepz9386 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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."

    • @eboni257
      @eboni257 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      That was some serious knowledge she just dropped there... glad someone else caught it too!🙌🏾💯😉

    • @tommy4540
      @tommy4540 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Best part !

    • @rainydaylady6596
      @rainydaylady6596 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Words I want to live by.

    • @lesleejonbremby2877
      @lesleejonbremby2877 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Deep!!!! I Love this!!!

    • @melaniegrant855
      @melaniegrant855 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      💗👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @babyplantain5534
    @babyplantain5534 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1394

    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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

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

    • @eboni257
      @eboni257 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💯

    • @momoshiggles3631
      @momoshiggles3631 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I know exactly what you mean.

    • @Iden_Elihio_1999
      @Iden_Elihio_1999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @martindennis6837
    @martindennis6837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +263

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

  • @pedroheilel130
    @pedroheilel130 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1306

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

    • @camecex
      @camecex 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @LoveReece1
      @LoveReece1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @freddymedina7011
      @freddymedina7011 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @dallaslancour4229
    @dallaslancour4229 5 ปีที่แล้ว +457

    Elektra Abundance was the best tv character of 2018.

  • @sydnebarnes-wright5910
    @sydnebarnes-wright5910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

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

    • @XmXm999
      @XmXm999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *I am too beautiful.

  • @boombabri
    @boombabri 3 ปีที่แล้ว +325

    "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.

  • @ShayMac311
    @ShayMac311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +814

    That face and frame are sculpted and melanated flawlessly.

    • @gelitrippingkiddo5907
      @gelitrippingkiddo5907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      gelitripping kiddo right?!

    • @gelitrippingkiddo5907
      @gelitrippingkiddo5907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @ShayMac311
      @ShayMac311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @StCloud-ns7vt
      @StCloud-ns7vt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      beautifully put, Shay

  • @maureen_momo
    @maureen_momo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +557

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

    • @ajliving5784
      @ajliving5784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Maureen W I can hear Pray Tell saying that

    • @stacyjoseph6442
      @stacyjoseph6442 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A A L I Y A H J deadass me too

    • @handsomemahlambi
      @handsomemahlambi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ...realness

    • @nyarifitnesstherapy5195
      @nyarifitnesstherapy5195 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ajliving5784 🤣🤣🤣I read it in praytells voice

    • @mayasquaw2254
      @mayasquaw2254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I got more of a Rupaul vibe

  • @honeydew7349
    @honeydew7349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @rogeramezquita5685
    @rogeramezquita5685 4 ปีที่แล้ว +254

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

    • @nattaliegordon4553
      @nattaliegordon4553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @redkson
    @redkson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +792

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

    • @redkson
      @redkson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @SuperDrefuss
      @SuperDrefuss 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

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

    • @isobel64
      @isobel64 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @Emmia B yet here you are anyway

    • @isobel64
      @isobel64 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @Emmia B him?! Nah sis.

  • @rninja123
    @rninja123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @londonunderground790
    @londonunderground790 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @amayahv2765
    @amayahv2765 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I too am Belizean and love the show.

    • @debracox3020
      @debracox3020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @amandadye6021
      @amandadye6021 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      💗💗💗

    • @ambo9569
      @ambo9569 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All the best in your journey queen ❤

    • @tylerjones8651
      @tylerjones8651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @kysssims8764
    @kysssims8764 5 ปีที่แล้ว +880

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

    • @ChocolateGumDrop89
      @ChocolateGumDrop89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Completely

    • @jerrycollins8260
      @jerrycollins8260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @alvarmb
      @alvarmb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @protected3798
      @protected3798 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Jerry Collins how did you end up here?

    • @jerrycollins8260
      @jerrycollins8260 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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

  • @bajanboinoho5378
    @bajanboinoho5378 5 ปีที่แล้ว +365

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

  • @queenvirgojones4691
    @queenvirgojones4691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!!

  • @adrianhan1059
    @adrianhan1059 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

  • @dalaishajones6274
    @dalaishajones6274 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That's what I was thinking...

    • @rumademedoit
      @rumademedoit 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      shut up ❤️

    • @dalaishajones6274
      @dalaishajones6274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@rumademedoit no thanks :)

    • @dalaishajones6274
      @dalaishajones6274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @zaidagrace2263
    @zaidagrace2263 5 ปีที่แล้ว +212

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

  • @amaysinfitness
    @amaysinfitness 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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! ❤️

  • @hazeleyes3176
    @hazeleyes3176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Geodavqueal
    @Geodavqueal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +446

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

  • @CC-bu1uj
    @CC-bu1uj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @denisedigiovanni615
    @denisedigiovanni615 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @udonoquesabo3235
    @udonoquesabo3235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

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

  • @Djoodibooti
    @Djoodibooti 5 ปีที่แล้ว +412

    She is such a legitimate skinny legend.

    • @heatherrufino3806
      @heatherrufino3806 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A l l e g e d l y TM stfu

    • @heatherrufino3806
      @heatherrufino3806 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @Djoodibooti
      @Djoodibooti 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Heather you've been owned. The end

    • @heatherrufino3806
      @heatherrufino3806 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      greeneggsandzam aww I’m sooo scareddd 😱😱 lol

  • @MyGolden30
    @MyGolden30 7 ปีที่แล้ว +410

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

  • @cat-alina8139
    @cat-alina8139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @des_antilles
    @des_antilles 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @m.cunningham9817
    @m.cunningham9817 5 ปีที่แล้ว +411

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

    • @jrpapi5
      @jrpapi5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

    • @AFRICANBRO
      @AFRICANBRO 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      yeees those Esquelita days and ChiChi days....

    • @andressencion7270
      @andressencion7270 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

  • @dianataylorartistauthor5552
    @dianataylorartistauthor5552 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

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

  • @barbarachaves2867
    @barbarachaves2867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

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

  • @ignazs.5816
    @ignazs.5816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @sherikajohnson1485
      @sherikajohnson1485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @syluso4176
      @syluso4176 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @rileynavra
      @rileynavra ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @nikofaershee4235
    @nikofaershee4235 5 ปีที่แล้ว +244

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

    • @MOONSIP2
      @MOONSIP2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Amen to that.

    • @carolinaof1
      @carolinaof1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agree!

  • @bryanedney2723
    @bryanedney2723 5 ปีที่แล้ว +172

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

  • @davidnorris3477
    @davidnorris3477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

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

  • @yungReparations
    @yungReparations 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

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

    • @brenos.5017
      @brenos.5017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Islandgirl POV Tobago accent gal

  • @AliceLkingGlass1113
    @AliceLkingGlass1113 5 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    ...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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jerry Collins oop

    • @georgekenny6174
      @georgekenny6174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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🤣

  • @anto975
    @anto975 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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"

  • @Army_Brat1980
    @Army_Brat1980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

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

  • @doovde82
    @doovde82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    She is the most articulate person I have ever heard

  • @barryrosen405
    @barryrosen405 5 ปีที่แล้ว +190

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

    • @ebens.8102
      @ebens.8102 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @MAA1176
    @MAA1176 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

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

    • @NatGRW
      @NatGRW 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @poohcanplay123
      @poohcanplay123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @finechina3626
    @finechina3626 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

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

  • @lorencarlin2087
    @lorencarlin2087 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @reginesarai
    @reginesarai 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

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

  • @Quinnfos
    @Quinnfos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

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

  • @bradbowlamma3039
    @bradbowlamma3039 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @Kiki-D-Kimono
    @Kiki-D-Kimono 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @D.R.1876
    @D.R.1876 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

    • @taotaostrong
      @taotaostrong 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ashley Green Sending you love and good wishes! ♥️

    • @tokismth319
      @tokismth319 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tokismth319 thanks so much

    • @Jaded42O
      @Jaded42O 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @IAmJe
    @IAmJe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

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

  • @griselrodriguez4802
    @griselrodriguez4802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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)

  • @jgaceves82
    @jgaceves82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @deegee6558
    @deegee6558 5 ปีที่แล้ว +85

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

  • @zaraak9928
    @zaraak9928 5 ปีที่แล้ว +280

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

    • @AceJanene09
      @AceJanene09 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @JoseGuzman-qf4tj
      @JoseGuzman-qf4tj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes! 100 Bitch! 100

    • @ARCYCRIN
      @ARCYCRIN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      100% pure love

    • @GoddessArkasha
      @GoddessArkasha 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @rooneylara6063
    @rooneylara6063 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Big up Dominique. Trini 🇹🇹 to the bone

  • @Vegmadeasy
    @Vegmadeasy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

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

  • @daking7763
    @daking7763 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Da King is trinidad homophobic?

    • @daking7763
      @daking7763 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @noirnailspressonsbymeka7080
    @noirnailspressonsbymeka7080 5 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    Just watched the whole season of POSE FCKING AWESOME!!

    • @stephaniefaye4754
      @stephaniefaye4754 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Tammy SNOW I am obsessed with it, it’s so great!

  • @KOVALJEV2001
    @KOVALJEV2001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

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

  • @D2bleD
    @D2bleD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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" 💜

  • @IanBrownMakeUpArtist
    @IanBrownMakeUpArtist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @vincentjames7815
    @vincentjames7815 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

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

    • @kbcubedp2
      @kbcubedp2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's an island thing. 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @sooklingskye9555
    @sooklingskye9555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

  • @leongo9754
    @leongo9754 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @valsummerfield3069
    @valsummerfield3069 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

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

  • @SEFYH
    @SEFYH 6 ปีที่แล้ว +78

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

  • @matheusmhc
    @matheusmhc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

    • @yaelfeder9042
      @yaelfeder9042 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matheus Cravo 💯💯💯💯

  • @2MuchSpaghetti
    @2MuchSpaghetti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "I don't live in frustration I'm too beautiful for that" iconic 💖

  • @antone1976
    @antone1976 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

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

  • @kandorstevenson
    @kandorstevenson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @sashamalcolm1271
    @sashamalcolm1271 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Can we please have Ms.Jackson teach us all how to be ourselves and give us all strength, to give us the permission to shine. Thank you Goddess Dominique Jackson!!!

  • @melindahernandez8778
    @melindahernandez8778 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @MsTallist
    @MsTallist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I'm from Tobago everything she said is true

    • @cherrywallen1403
      @cherrywallen1403 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Heyyyyyy from Trinidad with loves

    • @justing307
      @justing307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Even the priest thing?

    • @kncdco5966
      @kncdco5966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      all over the caribbean mi dear

  • @michaeltownsendjr.8780
    @michaeltownsendjr.8780 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

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

  • @jademc.6895
    @jademc.6895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love her etiquette and just her whole demeanor in general😭😍😍

  • @happylonesomehappylonesome4868
    @happylonesomehappylonesome4868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    *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!!!*

  • @wildchild7764
    @wildchild7764 6 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    She is so beautiful

  • @jacallender25
    @jacallender25 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @milanmilanski5806
    @milanmilanski5806 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    could listen to her for hours. So well spoken

  • @Sanfranshelley
    @Sanfranshelley 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    It is 2020 and I just now found this! Love this interview and love beautiful Dominique!

  • @KatWoman12
    @KatWoman12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Her book is riveting! I read it, when she initially released it. Trust me, it is a great read! ❤️

  • @truthseeker000000
    @truthseeker000000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    She's gorgeous! I love her in Pose!

  • @michelletito784
    @michelletito784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dominique Jackson ... you are one beautiful woman...God bless you for sharing your story. I LOVE you on Pose

  • @PassionateStrawberry
    @PassionateStrawberry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    She’s 100% beautiful