Rescuer who jumped into icy Chicago lake to save baby: ‘All I did was a human act’ Lio Cundiff, who is trans, told the Guardian he hopes the act shows everyone how ‘human we are – because all I did was a human act’

#1TransManADay 🏳️‍⚧️Day 44 #TransRights
Lio Cundiff (b1995)
Trans man & Chicago stand-up comic who, on his birthday last Tuesday, jumped into dangerously cold Lake Michigan to rescue a baby girl after her stroller was blown in by high winds.
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Michaela Jaé Rodriguez American actress Michaela Jaé Rodriguez was BOTD in 1991. Born in Newark, New Jersey to an African-American mother and a Puerto-Rican father, she was assigned male at birth, identifying as female f…

American actress Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, best known for her role in TV drama series "Pose", was BOTD [7 January] in 1991, turning 35 today. #michaelajaerodriguez #pose #transhero #trans #bornonthisday #supergay

Lili Elbe Danish painter and trans pioneer Lili Ilse Elvenes, also known as Lili Elbe, was BOTD in 1882. Born in Vehle, she studied painting at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, and began …

Danish painter and trans pioneer Lili Ilse Elvenes (aka Lili Elbe) was BOTD in 1882. Her life was horribly misrepresented by #TomHooper’s film #TheDanishGirl starring cis-gendered actor #EddieRedmayne. #lilielbe #transhero #trans #bornonthisday

Art of a dark skinned superheroine. Her hair is a very light shade of pink flowing through the air, she wears an outfit of high boots and gloves, a belt with the trans symbol, and something similar in appearence to a one piece suit. She also has a mask that covers around her eyes. Her outfit has the trans flag colors. She's flying towards the camera in a superhero pose, and the background is a clear sky. The art is signed as being made in December 24th, 2025.

Art i made based off a post on r/coaxedintosnafu where OP had a doodel of a trans superhero who's outfit had the trans flag colors and this was the design i came up with :3

Everyone, say hello to "Estrojane"!

#MarMarArt #Transgender #TransHero #LGBT #LGBTQ #TransRights #QueerArtist #DigitalArt

Chelsea Manning American soldier and activist Chelsea Manning was BOTD in 1987. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Manning was assigned male at birth, and endured a turbulent childhood, marked by his parents’ …

American soldier, whistleblower and trans activist Chelsea Manning was BOTD in 1987, turning 38 today. #chelseamanning #transhero #bornonthisday

Brandon Teena American murder victim Brandon Teena was BOTD in 1972. Born in Nebraska, he was assigned female at birth and named Teena Brandon, and grew up with his mother in a trailer park. Teena began identify…

American trans murder victim Brandon Teena was BOTD in 1972. His gang rape and murder in 1993, aged 21, brought attention to hate crimes against trans people, inspiring the Oscar-winning 1999 film “Boys Don’t Cry”. #brandonteena #bornonthisday #trans #transhero #transmartyr #boysdontcry

The Pink Sparrow Starts To Get A (Bit Of) Backstory What's this now?

New day, same city sky.

If you missed it yesterday — 'The Pink Sparrow Starts To Get A (Bit Of) Backstory' is live.

She saves a stranger, trips over her past, and makes a pun no one laughs at (except maybe you).

#ThePinkSparrow #TransHero #SuperheroFiction #SerialStory #IndieWriting

The Pink Sparrow Starts To Get A (Bit Of) Backstory What's this now?

“The Pink Sparrow Starts To Get A (Bit Of) Backstory.”

A mugging, a bad pun, and a surprise run-in with someone from her pre-hero life.

Turns out the real villain was emotional vulnerability all along.

#ThePinkSparrow #TransHero #SuperheroFiction #SerialStory #IndieWriting

The Pink Sparrow Starts To Get A (Bit Of) Backstory What's this now?

New Pink Sparrow is up:
“The Pink Sparrow Starts To Get A (Bit Of) Backstory.”

She stops a mugging, makes a bad pun, and runs into someone who knew her before the mask.

#ThePinkSparrow #TransHero #SuperheroFiction #SerialStory #IndieWriting #TransWriters

Georgina Beyer New Zealand politician and activist Georgina Beyer was born in November 1957. (Like many grande dames, her exact birthdate is unknown). Born in 1957 of European and Maori descent, she grew up with …

New Zealand politician and activist Georgina Beyer, the first trans woman in the world to be elected to Parliament, was born in November 1957. (Like many grande dames, her exact birthdate is unknown). #georginabeyer #bornonthisday #transhero #newzealand

Holly Woodlawn Puerto Rican-American actress Holly Woodlawn was BOTD in 1946. Born in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico, her family emigrated to the United States when she was a child, and she was raised in Miami. Assigned…

Puerto Rican-American actress and Warhol Superstar Holly Woodlawn was BOTD in 1946. #hollywoodlawn #bornonthisday #supergays #transhero

Holly Woodlawn Puerto Rican-American actress Holly Woodlawn was BOTD in 1946. Born in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico, her family emigrated to the United States when she was a child, and she was raised in Miami. Assigned…

Puerto Rican-American actress and Warhol Superstar Holly Woodlawn was BOTD in 1946. #hollywoodlawn #bornonthisday #supergays #transhero

Reed Erickson American philanthropist and trans activist Reed Erickson was BOTD in 1917. Born in El Paso, Texas to a wealthy manufacturing family, he was assigned female at birth, and was raised in Philadelphia.…

American philanthropist and trans activist Reed Erickson, who provided millions in funding for research into trans identity and gender transition, was BOTD in 1917. #reederickson #transhero #bornonthisday

Carmen Rupe New Zealand performer, entrepreneur and activist Carmen Rupe was BOTD in 1936. Born in Taumarunui of Māori descent, she completed compulsory military training before relocating to Australia in the …

New Zealand performer, entrepreneur and activist Carmen Rupe was BOTD in 1936. #carmenrupe #bornonthisday #supergays #transhero

Dear future trans partner,

Please be my hero and save me from danger.

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#transhero

#translove

#transbeauty

#translivesmatter

Jan Morris Anglo-Welsh journalist and historian Jan Morris was BOTD in 1926. Born James Morris in Clevedon, Somerset to a Welsh and English mother, she was raised and educated in Oxford. She studied at Oxford…

Anglo-Welsh journalist, historian and trans activist Jan Morris was BOTD in 1926. Enjoying huge success as a journalist and writer she became one of the UK’s first public figures to undergo a gender transition, described in her memoir “Conundrum”. #janmorris #transhero #bornonthisday

wellofsouls.carrd.co queer RoMantiC Greek Fantasy Eurydice ventures into the Underworld to save the souls of her estranged former lover Orpheus and that of his wife after their wedding ends in tragedy. Nestled between Xena: Warrior Princess and the works of Madeline Miller, Well of Souls is a queer reimagining of the mythological tale of Eurydice and Orpheus, a novella filled with love and tragedy in equal measure. An eXceRpt Before Eurydice could whisk her palm against the waist-high grass, Hecate stopped short, and quickly, a shade formed out of that heat-borne glimmer. Eurydice gripped her sword, certain they would be attacked, but the shade made no such movement. The shade condensed, its humanoid shape as tall as Hecate but lacking substance. Two embers glowed in the stead of eyes, and across its face grew a wicked, silver-toothed grimace. “None alive shall enter,” came a strained, half-formed voice. “Name your price, Charon,” Hecate ordered. Charon, the Ferryman, standing as a guard between realms: a thought that hadn’t occurred to Eurydice, who carried no coin. Charon served Eurydice a long, searing gaze that burned deep into her very soul. “Speak to me your most painful truth,” demanded the shade.

only 3 days now until "Well of Souls" hits your e-readers!!

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🌈🚀💫🌈📚🪐📚💙🧡🦄📚 ⚱️
#QueerFantasy #GreekMythology #TransSFF #QueerSFF #TransHero #TransMC #Mythology

Lana Wachowski American filmmaker Lana Wachowski was BOTD in 1965. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she was assigned male at birth and named Larry. She studied at Bard College in New York, dropping out before graduatin…

American filmmaker Lana Wachowski, best known as co-writing and directing of “The Matrix” films with her sister Lilly, was BOTD in 1965. #lanawachowski #thematrix #supergays #trans #transhero #bornonthisday

Lou Sullivan American writer and trans activist Lou Sullivan was BOTD in 1951. Born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin to a working-class family, he was assigned female at birth. He kept a diary from the age of 10, record…

American writer and trans activist Lou Sullivan, who campaigned for recognition of gay trans identity, was BOTD in 1951. #lousullivan #bornonthisday #trans #transhero #supergays

Roberta Cowell English racing driver, pilot and trans pioneer Roberta Cowell was BOTD in 1918. Born in London to a military family, she was assigned male at birth and named Robert. Privately educated, she left sc…

English racing driver, pilot and trans pioneer Roberta Cowell was BOTD in 1918. #robertacowell #bornonthisday #supergays #transhero

SEEK OUT TRANS HEROES ⚔️ forged by an intersectional collective, these revolutionary blueprints teach us to build with resilience, resistance & radical joy. Our castles outlast their kingdoms. ⚧️✨🏰
#TransHero #CollectivePower #QueerAlchemy

I want more trans hero narratives in art and film!
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Who is your current favorite Trans Hero?
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I’ll start - Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle. We all know they are trans coded, right!?
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Stickers in my shop ✨🏳️‍⚧️✨
#howlsmovingcastle #transhero #glittersticker #trans

OUTSIDER TAROT – For all the beautiful and perplexing creatures who live beyond boundaries.

#transgenderday #remembrance #queerhistory #jackieshane #anyotherway #transhero #protectranslives #liveyourtruth #authentic #love #equality #pioneer

In today's honoring our Trans Heroes Series, we honor Dr.Michael Dillon. The first trans masc individual to undergo medical transition through hormones and surgery. Dr.Dillon was a ship's surgeon and always lived as himself. #transhero #transweekofawarness