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Dieser Artkel von The Guardian beschreibt die besonders prekäre und gefährliche Situation von Transgender-Gefangenen in den USA. (23.03.2016)
Queer Prisoner Pen Pals

Houston Anarchist Black Cross will have a focus on and do solidarity work with queer prisoners. We use queer to encompass gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, queer, asexual, transgender, intersex, gender queer, gender variant, gender fluid, questioning, as well as the infinite possibilities of identities outside of heteronormativity.

Queer prisoner solidarity work is vital to us as queers and allies on the outside. We live in a homophobic/transphobic society that forces queer youth from their homes at astronomical rates. A society that makes it less likely to get hired if one’s gender identity does not match what is stated on their ID. A society that produced a national gay rights movement that blatantly ignores the needs of trans people, poor people, people of color, undocumented immigrants, and HIV positive people within the queer “community.” We recognize that most prisoners who are queer have been incarcerated for finding means of survival or means of comfort in a world so violent and hateful towards them. One of the many reasons we want to see the end to all prisons is because of the despicable disproportionate rate that queer people are imprisoned.

Our group is just beginning and our numbers are small, so there will be very real limitations to what we can do for the hundreds of queer prisoners in the Gulf Coast. However, we hope to make meaningful connections with people on the inside by providing useful and entertaining literature and building relationships through letters.

Below are prisoners who have written us in search of pen pals. Please read their bios and drop a line to someone if you you’re interested.

Michael Cain de Loach

Michael Louis Cane DeLoach
#1741866
Robertson Unit
12071 F.M. 3522
Abilene, TX 79601

My name is Michael, I’m 31 years old from South Houston. I’m bisexual, I like mostly transsexuals, or really, anyone who has the time to write. All I’m looking for is some conversation. I’m serving 40 years for murder and have been locked up for five years. I like to draw and tattoo and write poetry and short stories. I’m into open-minded people who don’t judge me by my appearance or my crime. I know I’m a good person with a good heart. I’ve made a lot of mistakes, however, I try to stay optimistic. Well, hopefully someone reads this, sees my picture and feels a connection and would like to correspond with me. I’m currently in segregation and have been for about 4 years. It’s kinda lonely back here. I could use some good conversation with a good person. I’m not looking for any handouts, only a friend to help me emotionally and mentally get through this hell I’m in. Alright, I hope to hear from someone soon and I pray this gets to everyone in good health and high spirits.

William Dunn

William Dunn
#1583369
Connally Unit
899 FM 632
Kenedy, TX 78119

Age: 28

Ethnicity: African American

Religion: Buddhism (Zen)

Projected release date: 6/6/2018

We live in a information age. Technology makes it so accessible to find things out, Therefore, I will not lie to you. Currently I have completed six and a half years on a requested ten years, toward parole eligibility. Due to these circumstances, I am seeking friendship bases. Of course, longer establishments will be a blessing. However, I would never place such a seemingly obstacle situation on anyone. My goal is to learn new things through the power of networking.

What can I learn from you?

Shawn Jordan

Shawn Jordan
#1577174
Roach Unit
15845 FM 164
Childress, TX 79201

My name is Shawn, I am 38 years old, Caucasian, male. I am looking for friends, pen pals, people to be in my life for the long run. Hope to find someone special someday, but true friends are a special gift in and of themselves. I am a compassionate, loyal, fun-loving guy. I love to laugh, make others smile as well. I am locked up for something I did not do. I know who I am and am happy to be me. A person’s age, sex, sexual preference or race are not factors for me. I am open-minded and have experienced different lifestyles and am accepting of others’ lifestyles. I am 155 pounds, 5’7.5″ with an athletic build, full head of hair and hazel eyes. I love the outdoors, horses, fishing and all kinds of music. I am a real cowboy who likes to rock-n-roll. Into motorcycles as well. If I sound like someone you would like to know, let me know. I will answer ALL letters. Looking forward to hearing from you! Love and loyalty.

Projected Release Date 5/2016

Lamars Prince

Lamars Prince
#1272806
Robertson Unit
12071 FM 3522
Abilene, TX 79601-8749

I am 29 Years young, born April 1st 1985. I am five feet seven inches tall, And weigh 185 ibs. My best features are my smile, and smooth light brown skin tone. I am from Houston Tx currently awaiting parole review. For engaging in organized crime. Since my being here I’ve advance my Education to a collegiate Level w/a Degree in Business. I have a format to start my own business in residential/commercial Electrical wiring. I love Exercising, Listening Tp All kinds of music, And reading anything with a very good story line to it. I play chess as a past time, chess is almost like life. Your every move is calculated it teaches patience. I have a ver nice personality, ver intelligent, Loving, Honest, loyal. I’am a man that accept my mistakes. I don’t have a photo at this time but soon as someone contact me I will have copys of my photo’s to send to you.

Ernesto Alaniz III

Ernesto Alaniz III
#1818908
Gib Lewis Unit
777 FM 3497
Woodville, TX 75990

I am a 29 year old bisexual man looking for a bi-male/female or a queer, trans or feminine male to get to know and see where it goes. In all my relationships I am the man. I’m 6’2″ tall, black hair, dark brown eyes, tan complected, tattoos and piercings. I weigh 196 pounds. I like to ride horses, go out to clubs, chill with friends and family. I’m not picky about looks. Just want someone who will be honest and open and not judge. My mind and heart are big and have been hurt a lot. I don’t play games and wouldn’t want to be just a toy for anyone either. I don’t have a picture right now. If you want to know more, write back and ask.