Andrea Jenkins is a politician, poet, activist and community historian. She was the first Black trans woman to be elected to public office in the United States and continues to work for the whole community.
“Transgender people have been here forever…I look forward to more trans people joining me in elected office and all other kinds of leadership roles in our society." Andrea Jenkins
One kid had a party this morning and the other wanted to go to ikea to look at desks for their computer.
Once we were all together again I mentioned that we were probably all overwhelmed and needed quiet time and they agreed. We are all on devices in separate bedrooms being silent.
Is this what a functional neurodivergent family looks like?
BY THE WAY MY LOVELIES
didn't start yesterday because am still battling the #fuckCancer post-radiation fatigue blues, but it's June and y'all know what that means...
🗣️ 📣 IT'S COUNTDOWN TO MY BIRTHDAY ON JUNE 10TH!!!!
UPDATE!
so my first ask for my #birthday is 5 of your favorite birthday party tracks. and yes, i will be putting all together into a playlist. go as hard and as mellow as y'all want. am here for all of it.
🗣📣 IT’S SIX DAYS TO #BdayForLiza BUT YOU CAN WISH ME A HAPPY BIRTH MONTH NOW!!
June is also Puerto Rican Heritage month. there is a 1966 pic of me somewhere in the bowels of the NYTimes with papi holding my newborn self in one hand and a Puerto Rican flag on the other.
and because there is no voguing nor drag houses in NYC without Puerto Ricans, June is also #LGBTQI Pride Month.
June is the month to celebrate ME, Puerto Rican heritage & queerness. coincidence? I THINK NOT!
Write for TransActual. We're looking for perspectives from sex workers, pieces about trans joy, articles about parenting and starting a family, and the experiences of people's lives as a trans person within your local community.
Write for TransActual. We're looking for perspectives from sex workers, pieces about trans joy, articles about parenting and starting a family, and the experiences of people's lives as a trans person within your local community.
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Been offered your surgery date but not sure what happens next? If it's transition related surgery you're having, TransActual are here to help. Check out 'What Do I Need to Know About Surgery?' at https://tinyurl.com/TransActualSurgery
A #GeneralElection has been called, make sure you're registered to vote by the 18th June and ensure your voice is heard. Also remember to bring a form of voter ID.
“When we emerge from the struggle, our flag might be tattered, but it will not stop waving proudly.” Monica Helms
(Accessibility: “When we emerge from the struggle, our flag might be tattered, but it will not stop waving proudly.” Monica Helms Photo: Monica Helms, a woman with long hair wearing a cap and glasses. In the background of the image is a big trans flag)
This study aims to find out about trans people's participation in domestic tasks and to find out whether or not their experiences differ due to their upbringing or life experiences.
In Pakistan, transgender individuals face significant social, economic, and healthcare disparities.
"Transcend Pakistan" fundraiser are committed to providing transgender individuals with the resources and support they need to lead happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
Are you a trans person (including non-binary people, of course) that's fundraising to cover the costs of transition related care? Or other trans related stuff?
If you are, we might be able to help you by sharing your fundraiser on our social media channels.
To request a share on #FundingSunday, click the link in our bio, go to 'TransActual forms' and click 'Funding Sunday request form'.
It’s that time of year again. If you’re getting ready for Pride, you can show your support for trans people whilst also raising funds for a trans led and run organisation.
"Help, community, support, connection: it IS out there for us. And the more we fight to access it, the more empowered we will become to make the changes necessary for trans joy – which means trans health – to become the rule, and not the exception." Fred
If you're trans and have got questions about transition related surgery, TransActual are here to help. Check out our 'What Do I Need To Know About Transition Related Surgery?' resource at https://tinyurl.com/TransActualSurgery
Have you got your date for top surgery coming up? Have a look at 'What Do I Need to Know About Surgery?' for info on what to pack for hospital and for top recovery tips from the community. You'll find it at https://tinyurl.com/TransActualSurgery
We're hearing lots of reports of GPs refusing to prescribe HRT to their trans patients. If that happens to you (or has happened to you recently) help us to track and monitor the issue. Fill in our online form: https://tinyurl.com/TransActualHRT
Appel à contribution pour un zine sur les ruralités queers, tout médium, fin de l'appel en mai
Les zones rurales ne sont pas vierges de nos histoires!
Histoires réelles, ou fantasmées, les espaces « hors ville » modifient souvent nos perceptions et nos possibles en tant que queer (et pas que).
Ces espaces apparaissent bien différents selon nos vécus, et se superposent aux enjeux préexistants entre villes et ruralités.
Car si la vie queer est évidente en ville, elle semble impalpable hors des « hameaux » de 20 000 habitantx ! ET POURTANT!
>> Partageons nos créations! Racontons nos enjeux, nos mémoires, nos réflexions, nos
questionnements et les spécificités de nos environnements.
Nous attendons avec impatience vos contributions autour des ruralités en tant que personnes queer*!
Envoyez d'ici mai, de manière anonymes ou non, vos textes, images, poésies, photos, archives...à queerdeschamps@gmail.com
(et pourquoi pas préciser votre rapport aux zones hors-villes : vécus, aspirations, expériences brèves etc !)
Ce fanzine sera imprimé avec les moyens du bord, il sera vendu à prix libre ou prix coutant et mis en libre accès sur Infokiosques.net
S’il génère quelques bénéfices, ils seront réinjecté dans de nouveaux projets avec le meme axe ou sera
donné à d’autres causes de queer-précaires en galère (mutuelle TPG / frais de justice / asso de soin queer etc.) en vous consultant par mail.
Ce zine est à l’initiative d’une poignée de personnes d’un collectif queer à vocation de stimulation créative.
Il sera diffusé sous la license Creative Commons Attribution: – Pas d’Utilisation Commerciale – Partage dans les Mêmes Conditions (CC BY-NC-SA). Les droits d’auteurices restent à leur auteurices (donc vous)
Les contenus ne seront pas diffusés s’ils nous paraissent véhiculer des propos: misogynes, transmisogynes, putophobes, homophobe, lesbophobe, enbyphobe, transphobe, raciste, nationalistes, islamophobe, antisémite, xénophobe, ethnocentriste, classiste, colonialiste, grossophobe, agiste, capacitiste (/validiste), sérophobes, essentialiste, complotiste... #zine#fanzine#queer#lgbtqi#ruralité
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Trans inclusive healthcare starts with you. But don't worry, TransActual are here to help. If you're a healthcare professional we now offer access to our highly rated introductory courses. We're running An Introduction to Trans Inclusive Care for GPs on Wednesday 29th May at 1pm. For more info and to book, or to find dates of other upcoming courses, type in www.transactual.org.uk/training