NEW YORK CITY—International model and actress Mia Isabella spoke out this week in support for San Francisco 49ers Colin Kaepernick in response to the public backlash he has received for refusing to stand up during the national anthem for political reasons.
“I stand with [Kaepernick] because I understand the message,” she said in an exclusive statement to the International Business Times via email Monday. “I am a trans woman of color watching the world around me in dismay at the civil rights issues my community is currently facing. Trans people of color are being murdered at an alarming rate and they are not getting the publicity so many other situations are. This is not a new thing; it is just newly being televised.”
The tiny TS dismissed the typical "what is your relationship to him" question asked by the mainstream press and left it at that, but made a strong statement on why she is supporting the outspoken NFL player.
“[He] reminded me that no matter what creed or sexuality or gender, I was a queen and I believe I was able to also inspire the same boldness in him as well,” the model explained. “In fact, I remember many times where I was told my way of thinking, my fight, my drive and resilience did ignite the king in him.”
Currently, Isabella, who now resides in her hometown of Chicago, is working on a podcast that will be a tell-all on her life and her strong beliefs in TS integration, world politics, social values and pop culture.
Fans can keep up with Mia Isabella on her website and on Twitter.
