🚨ACTION ALERT: Tell your senators to vote “NO” on HR 28 now!
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Today marks the 7th annual #TransphobiaIsASin campaign by @theblacktransprayerbook (@jmaseiii and @ladydanefe).
Slide 1:
Trans people are divine.
Slide 2:
Transphobia is a sin.
Slide 3:
Trans people exist because our ancestors existed.
Slide 4:
Transphobia is Haram.
Slide 5: Text on a galaxy background reads
When:
Jan 15th and want your help!
1. We are inviting people to use one of these premade slides. However, you can use a photo of yourself holding a sign with one of these phrases on it if you choose to: “Transphobia is a Sin”, “Transphobia is Haram”, “Trans People are Divine”, or “Trans People Exist Because Our Ancestors Existed”
2. Use the hashtag #TransphobiaIsASin
3. Post on social media Jan 15th
Slide 6: Text on a galaxy background reads
Why:
to call attention to, and disrupt the religious violence Trans people experience every day, (especially those of us who are Black/Brown/Indigenous.) source
Slide 1:
Trans people are divine.
Slide 2:
Transphobia is a sin.
Slide 3:
Trans people exist because our ancestors existed.
Slide 4:
Transphobia is Haram.
Slide 5: Text on a galaxy background reads
When:
Jan 15th and want your help!
1. We are inviting people to use one of these premade slides. However, you can use a photo of yourself holding a sign with one of these phrases on it if you choose to: “Transphobia is a Sin”, “Transphobia is Haram”, “Trans People are Divine”, or “Trans People Exist Because Our Ancestors Existed”
2. Use the hashtag #TransphobiaIsASin
3. Post on social media Jan 15th
Slide 6: Text on a galaxy background reads
Why:
to call attention to, and disrupt the religious violence Trans people experience every day, (especially those of us who are Black/Brown/Indigenous.) source
Tucking 101! Safety and tips for beginners.
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“I Never Stopped Loving My Child”: A Mom’s Story of Trans & Queer Acceptance
Raised Catholic in a small-town Midwest setting, RoxAnne Moore initially struggled when her son Cory first came out as a lesbian and later as a transgender man. Though she considered herself progressive and embracing of the LGBTQIA+ community, it felt a little different when it concerned her own child. Despite these challenges, her unwavering love for her child led her to join PFLAG and educate herself on LGBTQ+ issues. Through personal growth and lessons learned—like a comedically futile attempt to limit public displays of affection on a family vacation - RoxAnne proved herself to be more than a loving mother - but a loyal ally as well.
@lgbtq_museum @pflag @grandforksoutandproud @dakotaoutright source
Raised Catholic in a small-town Midwest setting, RoxAnne Moore initially struggled when her son Cory first came out as a lesbian and later as a transgender man. Though she considered herself progressive and embracing of the LGBTQIA+ community, it felt a little different when it concerned her own child. Despite these challenges, her unwavering love for her child led her to join PFLAG and educate herself on LGBTQ+ issues. Through personal growth and lessons learned—like a comedically futile attempt to limit public displays of affection on a family vacation - RoxAnne proved herself to be more than a loving mother - but a loyal ally as well.
@lgbtq_museum @pflag @grandforksoutandproud @dakotaoutright source
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Gay Christian Learns to Reconcile his Faith and Sexuality. “God Made Me the Way that I Am.”
Growing up in a conservative, Christian household in Sebring, Florida, Cameron Reck was still closeted in college. He was on his very first date with a man when he was caught in a lie with his best friend, which sparked a panic attack in the bathroom. After dry heaving, sweating, and difficulty breathing, Cameron left the bathroom knowing one thing for sure: It was time to stop the lie and come out to his best friend.
Over an emotional dinner, Cameron confided in Lizzie about his sexuality, preparing for the worst. Instead, Lizzie embraced him wholeheartedly and, a week later, handed him a book that would change his life: “Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gay-vs.-Christian Debate.” For the first time, Cameron saw a path to reconcile his faith with his identity, empowering him to live authentically as both a gay man and a person of deep faith. source
Growing up in a conservative, Christian household in Sebring, Florida, Cameron Reck was still closeted in college. He was on his very first date with a man when he was caught in a lie with his best friend, which sparked a panic attack in the bathroom. After dry heaving, sweating, and difficulty breathing, Cameron left the bathroom knowing one thing for sure: It was time to stop the lie and come out to his best friend.
Over an emotional dinner, Cameron confided in Lizzie about his sexuality, preparing for the worst. Instead, Lizzie embraced him wholeheartedly and, a week later, handed him a book that would change his life: “Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gay-vs.-Christian Debate.” For the first time, Cameron saw a path to reconcile his faith with his identity, empowering him to live authentically as both a gay man and a person of deep faith. source
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Gender-Affirming Care Leads Trans Woman From Sex Work & Prison to Motherhood, Marriage, and a Career
When Tabytha Gonzalez first encountered the Ballroom scene in 1990s New York City, it was the first time she’d ever seen trans women. She quickly recognized herself in them and began to take whatever steps necessary to live authentically. It being the 90s, employment options for trans women were few, so Tabytha ultimately turned to sex work. Sadly, Tabytha’s work and circumstances within the prison system led her to a long period of incarceration in a men’s prison. source
When Tabytha Gonzalez first encountered the Ballroom scene in 1990s New York City, it was the first time she’d ever seen trans women. She quickly recognized herself in them and began to take whatever steps necessary to live authentically. It being the 90s, employment options for trans women were few, so Tabytha ultimately turned to sex work. Sadly, Tabytha’s work and circumstances within the prison system led her to a long period of incarceration in a men’s prison. source