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Volume 2, Issue 1 February/March 2022
Transgender Day of Visibility MAR 31
International Transgender Day of Visibility is dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of the various discrimination faced by transgender folx all over the world as well as a recognition and celebration of their contributions to society.
The term "transgender" can have many meanings - it's an umbrella term used by folx whose gender identity is different from the gender they were assigned at birth. Trans humans can identify as transgender, non-binary ("enby" or NB), genderfluid (or fluid), genderqueer, or TwoSpirit (usually used by Native and Indigenous cultures) among many other identities. Additionally, folx may choose to not identify in any of these ways - there is no one way to be trans! This year, we can think about how we are currently showing up for trans-folx and how we might grow into allies, advocates, and activists!
activism is a ladder! An ally is someone who elevates the efforts of advocates and activists while actively recognizing they are not a part of a marginalized and/or minoritized community, are willing to educate themselves, and share support in their own circles of influence.
Local organizations like PFLAG and Freedom Oklahoma are great places to meet like-minded folx and start to educate yourself!
An advocate is someone who may or may not be a member of a marginalized and/or minoritized community and publicly supports the work of activists with their time, physical presence, prolonged attention, or money.
An activist is someone who is actively involved in pushing for positive change, holding those in power accountable for their actions, setting the agenda and the course, and leading the charge forward sometimes at great personal risk.
Prominent people like Ryan Murphy (L), the producer of POSE, and Jamie Lee Curtis (R) are wonderful advocates that bring awareness to the cause of trans rights.
make plans to climb the ladder!
From L-R: Writer Raquel Willis; attorney Mia Yamamoto; organizer Jennicet Gutiérrez; US Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine; artist and entrepreneur Angelica Ross. All of these transwomen are activists for the trans community and the global community!
