We are a small community of queer, transgender and non-binary prisoners here at FMC Fort Worth, and so we recognize the necessity and power in solidarity. As a marginalized faction of an already disenfranchised population, we suffer an added layer of discrimination within the prison system. We can’t get certain jobs, or live in certain Units or eat with certain other prisoners……we are often mocked by both other prisoners and staff for our orientation or gender. This could be suffocating – but we find our voices in supporting each other. We are glad to walk today with our free sisters, brothers and siblings to celebrate our connection and to dream together of a future where no one is incarcerated and all are free. To paraphrase the astronaut’s famous phrase: one small step for any one person, but one giant step for all of us together…until ALL are free! Thank you for your solidarity and support, towards an end to cages.

Marius Mason

M. Mason #04672-061
FMC Fort Worth
P.O. Box 15330 
Fort Worth, TX 76119