I came to be a part of the ballroom scene in late 1993. I was living in Baltimore, and i was going through that phase in high school when no one understood me. I was sneaking out of my house… — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
When I would walk down the runway back in the late 90s, I could feel the tension from others who knew I was transgender. I could see the joy on the faces of people from my community, elated to see… — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
A lot of us just want to lead normal, regular lives. I want to go in for a role and if I can play… — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
I learned that I have purpose and my experiences no matter how horrible taught me heart, strength and forgiveness! — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
Once you start crossing over and displaying feminine ways, you're a target. It's sad, it's humiliating, and it's confusing. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
You're actually putting someone down by saying that you don't understand their culture and hence it's not normal. Perhaps some things we find 'new'… — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
In the realness categories, what happens is you walk and your peers judge you, because if you're not able to walk amongst your peers… — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
When I was introduced to balls, it was only in New York, now it's spreading everywhere. I couldn't be happier. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
Ball culture saved my life, and many people don't understand that. But ballroom is where I found chosen and proven family. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
People told me that if I were to become post-op, that they would have nothing to do with me. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
Don't tell me about tolerance. Don't tell me about acceptance. Look at me as the woman that I am and respect that. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
I did not realize how many people would not be happy with my success. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
Trans women are often fetishized, which sometimes makes us feel important in a world that doesn't always accept us. — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
I started hormone therapy illegally and I thought I looked good enough for my family to accept. I was wrong. It was a disaster.… — Dominique Jackson Copy Share Image
