5 Things / an inclusive future

This week was Transgender Awareness Week and today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, which honors the lives lost to violence. I'm a better human for having great transgender friends and team members in my life. Not because they're trans, but because they're just wonderful people beyond that tiny detail of their identity.

 

To show up as a great ally for transgender and non-binary people, here are a few tips:

 

Share your own pronouns everywhere to normalize this practice so trans people feel more empowered to come out when they feel safe enough to do so. This also sends a signal that you're an ally.

 

Educate yourself on trans issues and culture by watching documentaries such as Disclosure (about trans representation in media) on Netflix and Transhood (about trans youth) on HBO Max.

 

Educate yourself on anti-trans legislation in the U.S. For example, 16 anti-transgender laws have already been passed in U.S. states this year alone. Donate and contact your legislators.

 

Celebrate trans youth by watching the awesome young people who are part of The GenderCool Project.

 

And, FYI, we have a great trans 101 workshop called Blurred Lines with a couple of incredible facilitators. 

 

Here are some of the good vibes I learned this week:

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