An Open Letter To Jess Hilarious From Dominique Morgan

So Jess—this love letter is for you. And it’s for the sisters who feel how you feel, too. 

You don’t know me. But I’ve laughed with you. I’ve seen your joy. 

And I want you to have everything. 

I want you to be happy, safe, thriving, and loved. I want your babies to be proud of you. I want your legacy to include more than just viral clips. I want it to include growth. I want you to feel seen in the deepest, most real way. 

Even though you haven’t offered that same vision for me yet, I’m still choosing to love you. Because my love for Black women isn’t transactional. 

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I’m not waiting for you to get it right to believe in your magic. I’m not waiting for you to apologize to believe in your power. 

And I’m not waiting for you to love me before I say, loud and clear: 

You are my sister. 

So here’s the ask, sis: Can we be brave enough to stay in the room with each other—especially when it gets hard? 

Can we stop letting our fear speak louder than our love? 

Can we disagree without destroying each other? 

Can we remember that every single one of us—Trans, Cis, loud, soft, pregnant, powerful—is a reflection of the divine? 

I hope one day you’ll see me as your sister. 

But even if you don’t—I’ll still be here, loving you from across the street, hoping the day comes when we can walk toward each other instead of away. 

Because Black women deserve to be loved. 

And I pray one day you see that I’m a Black woman who deserves to be loved, too. With love and truth, 

Dominique

Dominique Morgan (She/Her) is a globally recognized artist, activist, and philanthropic leader transforming how resources support marginalized communities. Dominique is the first Black Trans Woman to have a street named after her and has received the Ten Outstanding Young Americans Award and the NAACP Freedom Fighter Award. Learn more at http://www.dominiquemorgan.com.

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