Written by Jacqui Palumbo, CNN New YorkIn front of a massive Calvin Klein billboard in Manhattan, Black transgender model, actress and activist Jari Jones popped a bottle of champagne while her own likeness looked down over the city streets. The image of herself she was celebrating is part of Calvin Klein's 2020 Pride campaign #PROUDINMYCALVINS, which features a cast of nine LGBTQ models including Jones, who identifies as a transqueer lesbian. In a video on Calvin Klein's YouTube channel Jones talks about how she supports other younger members of the LGBTQ community. Some of these kids have come to New York City without a dime in their pocket and just a big dream. But, you know, they have things against them -- they're of color, they're queer, they're trans, and I'm just there to be their support."

Source: CNN June 26, 2020 15:33 UTC