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Andrea Jenkins: 'Transgender people are an expression of the Universe'

Andrea Jenkins is the first openly transgender African-American to be elected to public office in the US. She describes the impact she hopes her election will have.

'I hope that these elections send a signal to our young people that you can live your authentic life.'

Image: Andrea Jenkins Credit: Jason Bucklin

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