Trans activist and OG of Providence's South Side, Jesse Andrews, is creating a book tentatively titled, “I’m from the South Side: The Life and Journey of Jesse Andrews, a.k.a. Lil’ Kim.” The work is accompanied by a photo exhibition produced in collaboration with Jorge Ureña.

As Andrews describes, the importance of this project is threefold: "1) to uplift my life and survival as an unsung leader whose radical activism has created possibilities for the next generation 2) to shed light on trans women of color history in the state because my story is bound up in the stories and care networks of other trans women 3) provide a space of inspiration and knowledge sharing for the younger generation of trans women and non-binary people during this moment of heightened transphobia and state repression of trans lives."

The exhibit is set to open June 28th at Arts by Ariel, a venue that has long served Black and Brown artists and activists. Later plans include work at AS220 (August) and the South Side Cultural Center (November) to accompany Trans Day of Remembrance Celebration of Life.