Daniella Carter | |
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 Carter in 2023 at the Berlinale | |
| Born | June 10, 1994 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Activist |
Daniella Carter (born 10 June 1994) is an American activist. She came to prominence as an advocate of transgender rights and a speaker on the issue of youth homelessness. Her work often centres around her personal life story.
At 18 months old, Carter was placed in a foster home in New York City, where she experienced various types of abuse. At the age of 14, Carter came out as transgender to her foster parents. Upon their rejection of her identity, she fled her home and became homeless. She turned to survival sex work while continuing to attend high school.
In 2014, she was one of 7 transgender youths to share their stories in the documentary film The T Word, produced and hosted by Laverne Cox. After the film, she started engaging in public speaking at events such as TED Talks. In 2023, Carter came to further prominence as one of four Black transgender sex workers featured in D. Smith's documentary film Kokomo City, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received critical acclaim.