The day to honor the Transgender Community was started in 2009 by Rachel Crandall, a US-based transgendered activist.
Since 2009, this movement has grown with the help of social media to recognize and honor the transgender community all around the world.
President Joe Biden officially proclaimed March 31, 2021, to be the International Transgender Day of Visibility in the United States.
This day celebrates the resilience, contributions, successes and accomplishments of the transgender community. It’s also a day to recognize the important work that still needs to be done to achieve trans justice.
The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates places where transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals thrive. While also acknowledging the areas of continued oppression resulting in continued work for visibility and reform.
To learn more about the history of the International Transgender Day of Visibility, take some time to explore the National Today website.
To learn more about this day and access resources you can use in your local school, take some time to explore the GLSEN website:
To learn more about the Human Rights Campaign along with resources specific to transgender individuals, explore the Human Rights Campaign website:
To learn more about the resources available through Transactive Gender Project at Lewis and Clark, explore the following website:
Here are some resources to share or access yourself to continue the movement:
- Book “Gender – A Graphic Guide” by Meg John Barker and Jules Scheele
- Book “The Gender Creative Child” by Diane Ehrensaft, PhD
- Book “The ABC’s of LGBT+” by Ashley Mardell
- Book “Good Boy – My Life in Seven Dogs” by Jennifer Finney Boylan
- Podcast “Gender Reveal” with Tuck Woodstock
- Podcast “Gender Stories” with Alex Lantaffi
- Youtube video interview with Micah Rajunov – who also wrote the book “Nonbinary Memoirs of Gender and Identity” along with Scott Duane
For individuals seeking Gender Affirming Medical Care, follow up with one of these resources:
