‘Being trans is beautiful’: St. Louisan Jordan Braxton shares her transition story [Video]

ST. LOUIS — June is Pride Month and it’s a time when voices of the LGBTQ+ community are celebrated.

Jordan Elizabeth Braxton has been an inspiration and guiding light for transgender people in St. Louis and beyond.

“Being transgender is not a choice. It’s who I am. It’s who I was born to be,” Braxton said. 

She’s a drag performer, advocate for HIV prevention and sexual health, Director of Diversity and Inclusion for Pride St. Louis, LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee Chairwoman for the City of St. Louis, activist, volunteer, transgender advocate and pageant queen.

“I love helping people and I’m always a fighter. I’m a fighter and believer in people’s rights. I’ve been advocating for HIV and STI prevention, and trans rights and intersex rights for the last 37 years,” Braxton said.

She has …