Trans AND: Kuchenga

Chenga, a prolific writer and campaigner, shares their journey of self-discovery and acceptance. They discuss their writing, which responds to pop culture and issues of gender and race, and their personal challenges, including overcoming addiction and embracing their identity as a transgender person. Chenga emphasizes the importance of self-love and fulfillment, expressing a desire to touch others through their writing and to live a life unaffected by dysphoria. They aspire to expand their self-love and share it with the world.

What is Chenga's primary ambition as a writer?

• To deeply touch people with their writing

• To write for movies and television

• To become a famous novelist

• To win literary awards

What is the main theme of Chenga's first novel?

• A romantic comedy

• A trans protagonist's journey

• A historical fiction

• A science fiction adventure

How did writing help Chenga during their rehabilitation?

• It provided a distraction from their problems

• It allowed them to reveal themselves to themselves

• It helped them connect with other writers

• It was a way to earn money

What societal issue did Chenga struggle with before transitioning?

• Political instability

• Transphobia

• Economic inequality

• Environmental concerns

What does Chenga see as a significant milestone for trans people of color in the US?

• Starting a family

• Getting married

• Publishing a book

• Reaching the age of 25

How does Chenga describe their current relationship with their body?

• They want to change it

• They are uncomfortable with it

• They are falling in love with it

• They are indifferent to it

What does Chenga hope to achieve through their writing in the future?

• To become a best-selling author

• To expand and fill themselves with love

• To collaborate with other writers

• To write in multiple genres