In a world where authenticity is often met with resistance, 24-year-old Nekia Zulu stands firm. A Brooklyn native, Zulu wears many hats—dancer, actor, teacher, and advocate. But above all, she is a beacon of visibility for Black trans women and other marginalized communities.

“I am a multi-talented, multi-faceted individual,” she says, her voice unwavering. From teaching dance and voguing to speaking on national and international panels, Zulu’s work spans creativity and activism. Her passion for visibility has taken her from the underground ballroom scene to the stage in London’s Sun Down Kiki Reloaded and to appearances in music videos and documentaries focused on humanizing the Black trans experience.

Zulu’s advocacy is deeply rooted in her lived experience. “I speak for the advancem

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