Because when we protect the most vulnerable among us, we protect everyone under the rainbow.
From the photography of (one of the first known recipients of gender-affirming surgery) to the punk rock of Against Me! frontwoman Laura Jane Grace, trans artists have used their craft to articulate dysphoria and euphoria. Shows like Transparent and Pose have brought trans narratives to the Emmy stage, fundamentally changing how cisgender allies view family and identity. world shemales
The true test of LGBTQ culture today is whether it centers trans voices. Are gay bars accessible to trans patrons? Are lesbian festivals inclusive of trans women? Does the Pride parade prioritize corporate floats or the safety of trans marchers? Because when we protect the most vulnerable among