We at #TeamTFSS have officially decided to deactivate our Twitter. This decision comes after too many months of violent hate speech, anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, and the scaling back of protections for trans people on this platform. Elon Musk has reinstated various banned anti-LGBTQ+ influencers; removed the policy on hateful conduct that includes misgendering and deadnaming trans users; and now considers the ...
We spoke with Amber St. James the “African, bearded, death-dropping, cartwheeling, split queen known for her revolutionary activist work in and out of drag and her entertaining high energy performances. She is also the first ever San Diego Mx. Gay and the first ever Mx. International Pride. Amber is known for her amazing work building and sustaining the drag community ...
By Martin Campos (they/them) President Joe Biden recently made history with his nomination of Dr. Rachel Levine to serve as Assistant Secretary of Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). If confirmed by the Senate, Dr. Levine would become the first openly transgender federal official to be senate confirmed. So what exactly does the Assistant ...
Or, in the case of Arkansas, California, Colorado, D.C., Maine, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Utah, and Washington; Already Implemented in Your State and Thus You Really Ought to Know More About This, Friend. If you aren’t in any of those states, or maybe you’re like our dear friends in Arkansas who just never knew until a website owned ...
We are so grateful to have a team of folks from different experiences and paths working together to make Kyler's Konnections happen. Our team will be expanding as the program takes off, but for now, meet the folks who have put countless hours into crafting all of the paperwork, trainings, and thought that went into making Kyler's Konnections! Will Williams ...
Trans Family Support Services is excited to announce phase one of our newest program, Kyler’s Konnections! The program is designed to offer support to trans and non-binary youth and young adults as they navigate transitioning to their true selves. The staff at TFSS is committed to finding positive matches for our mentees with mentors who have already transitioned and/or have ...
May 18th will mark four years since we lost Kyler Prescott to suicide at the age of fourteen. As we prepare for the launch of the mentoring program that bears his name, TransFamily Support Services would like to take a moment to remember Kyler. Kyler was many things. He was a poet, a musician, and an outspoken advocate for social ...
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Below is a link to an informative article entitled “Gender Diversity and Inclusivity in the Classroom,” which was co-written by TransFamily Support Services board member, Charles Goehring Ph.D, and activist Hillary Whittington. Both authors are parents of transgender children.An excerpt about the article:We understand gender diversity as the notion that issues of diversity should include gender in all its ...
Join us for a night of laughter and love on ! Ticket sales benefit TransFamily Support Services! Ian Harvie from Amazon.com’s Transparent headlines with Allison Gill on Tuesday May 30th at 8 pm for a night of comedy at Urban MO’s for Comedy Trumps Hate. Purchase tickets by clicking here.
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