Brittney Gulley's Introduction

A diamond is simply a lump of coal that deals well with pressure... And yet, look at its exquisite beauty." F2M transgender better known as, Xandan, is a political prisoner, activist and published writer. Xandan enjoys football, reading books, astrology, Greek mythology, WNBA/women's NCAA basketball, dogs and listening to NPR. One minuscule tranquility for Xandan is being able to watch the sunrise and sunset everyday out his small window in the 6X9 solitary cell where he has been a victim of prolonged solitary confinement for over a decade. He has been published in the Texas Observer, The Advocate magazine, LGBTQ Nation, San Francisco Bayview newspaper, Prism and Black Lipstick magazine to name a few publications. Xandan was named a winner of the 2025 Stillwater Awards for his reporting essays. Naturally down to earth with a great sense of humor and contagious smile, Xandan doesn't allow his dire circumstances to break his soul or dictate his spirits. He loves making people smile and laugh while continuing to bring light to the concealed injustices within a flawed prison system. Emails, phone calls, video visits available via Securus. Contact anytime. "A single candle has the power to defy darkness."

Personal data

• Date of birth: 1984-08-24
• Marital status: single
• Ethnicity: african-american
• Sexual orientation: homosexual
• Gender: transgender
• Hometown: Dallas, TX
• Profile Active Until: May 26, 2026