8 years ago · 305 notes · Reblogged from everyoneisgay

thetrevorproject:
“ transyouthequality:
“ Today is also known as Trans Day of Resilience. Discuss with your young kids what resilience means and how your family is strong.
We LOVE YOU and if you need support, we are here for you.
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We are always here...

thetrevorproject:

transyouthequality:

Today is also known as Trans Day of Resilience. Discuss with your young kids what resilience means and how your family is strong.

We LOVE YOU and if you need support, we are here for you

We are always here to listen at 866-488-7386, and you can always join our supportive transgender community is at TrevorSpace.org.

8 years ago · 313 notes · Reblogged from thetrevorproject

“Building a Proud Community with Google My Business”

Google released a heartwarming video on Tuesday featuring an out and proud transgender man Jake and his story.

The video is an advertisement for Google My Business, a service that adds company’s information on Google services such as Search and Maps for the business to be found easily online.

via The New Civil Rights Movement:

Google made a bold statement Tuesday when they released a video featuring an out and proud transgender man. It follows Jake as he discusses his moving journey about growing up and transitioning into the confident man he is today. It then goes on to discuss how Jake found a place where he could be comfortable working out while his body went through significant changes.

In the video, Hailee Bland Walsh, the owner of City Gym in Kansas City, MO., explains, “The guys in the group were born in female bodies, but they have identified as male. It was never an intention to create a space specific for any group, but what a testament it is to create a space where any group feels comfortable. These guys are physically getting stronger. But the real change is what’s happening inside. They’re building the capacity to feel confident. To feel strong. City Gym was born with the belief that a gym should be more than a place to work out. It should be a place to belong.”

8 years ago · 16 notes · Source

8 years ago · 156,341 notes · Reblogged from khansfringe

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH!
You can read more about it here.
P.S: I’ll do my best to share pictures from pride events folks.

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH!

You can read more about it here.

P.S: I’ll do my best to share pictures from pride events folks. 

8 years ago · 8,395 notes · Reblogged from nidhiart

lavernecox:
“On May 29, 2014, the issue of timemagazine magazine which proclaimed the “Transgender Tipping Point” was revealed with me on the cover. June 1, 2015 a year and 3 days later, Caitlyn Jenner’s vanityfair cover was revealed proclaiming...

lavernecox:

On May 29, 2014, the issue of timemagazine magazine which proclaimed the “Transgender Tipping Point” was revealed with me on the cover. June 1, 2015 a year and 3 days later, Caitlyn Jenner’s vanityfair cover was revealed proclaiming #CallMeCaitlyn I am so moved by all the love and support Caitlyn is receiving. It feels like a new day, indeed, when a trans person can present her authentic self to the world for the first time and be celebrated for it so universally. Many have commented on how gorgeous Caitlyn looks in her photos, how she is “slaying for the Gods.” I must echo these comments in the vernacular, “Yasss Gawd! Werk Caitlyn! Get it!” But this has made me reflect critically on my own desires to ‘work a photo shoot’, to serve up various forms of glamour, power, sexiness, body affirming, racially empowering images of the various sides of my black, trans womanhood. I love working a photo shoot and creating inspiring images for my fans, for the world and above all for myself. But I also hope that it is my talent, my intelligence, my heart and spirit that most captivate, inspire, move and encourage folks to think more critically about the world around them. Yes, Caitlyn looks amazing and is beautiful but what I think is most beautiful about her is her heart and soul, the ways she has allowed the world into her vulnerabilities. The love and devotion she has for her family and that they have for her. Her courage to move past denial into her truth so publicly. These things are beyond beautiful to me. A year ago when my Time magazine cover came out I saw posts from many trans folks saying that I am “drop dead gorgeous” and that that doesn’t represent most trans people. (It was news to be that I am drop dead gorgeous but I’ll certainly take it). But what I think they meant is that in certain lighting, at certain angles I am able to embody certain cisnormative beauty standards. Now, there are many trans folks because of genetics and/or lack of material access who will never be able to embody these standards. More importantly many trans folks don’t want to embody them and we shouldn’t have to to be seen as ourselves and respected as ourselves . It is important to note that these standards are also infomed by race, class and ability among other intersections. I have always been aware that I can never represent all trans people. No one or two or three trans people can. This is why we need diverse media representstions of trans folks to multiply trans narratives in the media and depict our beautiful diversities. I started #TransIsBeautiful as a way to celebrate all those things that make trans folks uniquely trans, those things that don’t necessarily align with cisnormative beauty standards. For me it is necessary everyday to celebrate every aspect of myself especially those things about myself that don’t align with other people’s ideas about what is beautiful. #TransIsBeautiful is about, whether you’re trans or not, celebrating all those things that make us uniquely ourselves. Most trans folks don’t have the privileges Caitlyn and I have now have. It is those trans folks we must continue to lift up, get them access to healthcare, jobs, housing, safe streets, safe schools and homes for our young people. We must lift up the stories of those most at risk, statistically trans people of color who are poor and working class. I have hoped over the past few years that the incredible love I have received from the public can translate to the lives of all trans folks. Trans folks of all races, gender expressions, ability, sexual orientations, classes, immigration status, employment status, transition status, genital status etc.. I hope, as I know Caitlyn does, that the love she is receiving can translate into changing hearts and minds about who all trans people are as well as shifting public policies to fully support the lives and well being of all of us. The struggle continues…

8 years ago · 141,191 notes · Reblogged from glaad

8 years ago · 49,006 notes · Reblogged from kaeandlucy-deactivated20230107

transstudent:
“10 Things You Can Do For Transgender Day Of VisibilityTransgender Day of Visibility is this week (3/31)! Click here to learn 10 things you can do for ‪#‎TDOV‬!
• Go to Local Transgender Day of Visibility Events
• Learn About Trans...

transstudent:

10 Things You Can Do For Transgender Day Of Visibility

Transgender Day of Visibility is this week (3/31)! Click here to learn 10 things you can do for ‪#‎TDOV‬!

  1. Go to Local Transgender Day of Visibility Events
  2. Learn About Trans History
  3. Support Trans-Led Organizations
  4. Don’t Out Your Trans Friends
  5. Know the Differences Between Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Sex Assigned at Birth, Sexual Orientation, and Romantic Orientation
  6. Recognize the Intersections of Transness and Other Identities
  7. Help Make Women’s Spaces Inclusive of Trans Women
  8. Learn Trans Terminology
  9. Tell People When They Say Something Transphobic or Cissexist
  10. Celebrate Trans Identities

Read the full article here.

8 years ago · 37,205 notes · Reblogged from thetrevorproject

transstudent:
“ FUNDRAISING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRANS STUDENTS
We are hosting a first-of-a-kind scholarship opportunity for transgender, gender nonconforming, and gender diverse students!
Scholarships will be between $500 and $2,000 depending on...

transstudent:

FUNDRAISING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRANS STUDENTS

We are hosting a first-of-a-kind scholarship opportunity for transgender, gender nonconforming, and gender diverse students!

Scholarships will be between $500 and $2,000 depending on donations. We will be offering at least three scholarships focusing on trans youth activism. You can learn more about the scholarships here.

9 years ago · 32,501 notes · Reblogged from transstudent

businessweek:
“ Saks Claims It Has the Right to Discriminate Against Transgender Employees
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businessweek:

Saks Claims It Has the Right to Discriminate Against Transgender Employees

9 years ago · 47 notes · Reblogged from businessweek