You go, girl! Laverne Cox has been named to People Magazine’s World’s Most Beautiful 2015 list, along with Gigi Hadid, Sandra Bullock, Gabrielle Union, Shay Mitchell and 5 other women!
Next to her photo, People writes:
“The actress has left a big impression on Hollywood (and America) in a very short amount of time. Cox’s skillful performance as Sophia on Orange Is the New Black and her work advocating for transgender women make her one of our boldest beauties yet.”
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#laverne cox #beautiful #gigi hadid #sandra bullock #gabrielle union #shay mitchell #transgender #lgbtq #YAAAAS #people magazine #peopleThese two trans advocates have a way with words. Can you spot who said what?
Our hero Laverne Cox has landed a co-starring role on a new CBS show! In the legal drama Doubt, she’ll play “a transgender Ivy League-educated attorney, described as ‘competitive as she is compassionate.’” Congratulations!
Laverne Cox makes history as the first trans person nominated for an Emmy! Check out the full list of LGBT nominees here, and stay tuned for a list of GLSEN supporters who were nominated.
Laverne Cox was named to the 2015 Time’s 100 Most Influential People list. The accompanying piece was written by Jazz Jennings, the 14 year old trans advocate, author, and soon to be star of her own reality show on TLC.
“As a transgender child, I was always looking around for someone like me, because I thought I was the only one. It’s hard to feel like that. But having support from my family changed everything. They helped me love myself and embrace who I am.
Not all trans kids are so lucky. And for them, having someone as visible and strong as Laverne Cox to look up to is inspiring. She’s done so many amazing things—not just acting on Orange Is the New Black but also loving herself enough to share her story with the world. She’s a pioneer for our community.
When Laverne and I met for the first time, it was honestly so exciting. She started screaming like a little girl, because she thought of me as a celebrity! She told me to keep up the good work, and how happy she was about my success. Now I want to do the same for her. Laverne, I love you and I’m so proud of you and you’re definitely making a difference. Keep it up!”
(via TIME)
Well done, Laverne!
And to both Jazz and Laverne, thank you.
In honor of Creating Change this week, here’s a #tbt to the amazing Laverne Cox’s speech at last year’s event!
Laverne Cox Pays Tribute To Iconic Black Women In Beautiful Magazine Spread
She never ceases to amaze us!
Happy #LGBTQhistory Month! What have you been doing in your GSA or school to celebrate?
What is the International Transgender Day of Visibility?
It’s a day for celebrating and recognizing trans individuals around us. It was started by Rachel Crandall, the co-founder of Transgender Michigan. As opposed to Trans Day of Remembrance, which remembers those we have lost, Trans Day of Visibility focuses on those who are still with us, celebrating their accomplishments, spreading knowledge about the trans community, and fighting cissexism and transphobia. It’s a day of empowerment and recognition!
How can I celebrate and participate?
There are many ways you can be active in Trans Day of Visibility! If you identify as a trans, today is your day! Take a selfie, be active in discussions, find a local event, or join in at whatever level you feel comfortable.
If you aren’t trans, today is a great day to learn more about trans history, celebrate and honor the trans individuals you love, and listen to the conversations around the Day of Visibility.
Read blogs by trans individuals such as Janet Mock, the TransGriot blog, or the Art of Transliness, listen to their music (such as Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! or Lucas Silveira of The Cliks), and watch movies and shows with trans actors such as Orange is the New Black, The T Word, or Gun Hill Road.
Support trans organizations, like the Sylvia Rivera Law Project, TGI Justice Project, Trans Student Educational Resources, and the Trans Women of Color Collective. Support projects that help to tell trans stories, such as FREE CECE, Major!, or Trans-Genre.
Recognize the intersections of the trans community.
Make sure trans women are included in women’s spaces.
Don’t out anyone.
Tell others when they are being transphobic, learn more about trans terminology, and ask others what their preferred pronouns are.
Celebrate all trans identities! Love, defend and support the trans people in your life. We see you, and you matter.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Before we get on with the post, it’s important to note that these are two groups of diverse people who are very unique in many ways! However, in light of the month, (and mainly due to the fact that a lot of the resources available online are for both groups), here is a compilation of resources for Asian and Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ people! Other masterposts can be found here (and don’t hesitate to add anything if you have resources to contribute)!
GLSEN Pages:
Other organizations:
Historical information from the US National Park Service:
Some LGBTQ+ Asian/Pacific Islander Creators:
Other Helpful/Informational Links:
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Before we get on with the post, it’s important to note that these are two groups of diverse people who are very unique in many ways! However, in light of the month, (and mainly due to the fact that a lot of the resources available online are for both groups), here is a compilation of resources for Asian and Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ people! Other masterposts can be found here (and don’t hesitate to add anything if you have resources to contribute)!
GLSEN Pages:
Other organizations:
Historical information from the US National Park Service:
Some LGBTQ+ Asian/Pacific Islander Creators:
Other Helpful/Informational Links:
