#Protect Trans Kids

Despite the term “transgender” only emerging in the 1950s, transgender people have existed in our history since ancient times. But a vastly underrepresented group of this community is transgender children and teens. About 5% of young adults in the United States identify as transgender, a population that has doubled in the last five years. As representation for the transgender community increases, more young people are able to realize their identities at an earlier age. Unfortunately this community has consistently been targeted by anti-trans legislation that limits trans people’s access to gender-affirming healthcare and support. There is so much misinformation out there regarding the lives of trans youth and their families so this monument hopes to provide a voice for these children and teens that will speak on their rights to their autonomy and input in their futures.