🌈 Honoring Sylvia Rivera this #TransHistoryMonth.

From Stonewall to a lifetime of advocacy, she fought for the most marginalized with unshakable courage.

🕊️ “We were the frontliners. We didn’t take no sh*t from nobody. We had nothing to lose.”

#SylviaRivera #TransHistoryMonth #Engayge

The words “Trans Media” sit in the foreground along with an image of a film strip on the left featuring images of famous trans people in media.

Ash Perez looks at the camera and smiles. He is wearing a long sleeved sweater with a happy face on it.

Christine Jorgensen smiles at the camera wearing lipstick, a broad rimmed hat, and a women’s suit.

A film strip on the left features images of famous trans people featured in the documentary, Disclousure.

We’ve rounded up some influential trans media for you during Trans History Month. Who else should we be reading? Watching? Listening to? Let us know in the comments.
#TransHistoryMonth #QTPOC #QTGNC #LGBTQHistory #TransJoy #TransMedia

For #TransHistoryMonth, we celebrate Peter Alexander, a renown New Zealander dance musician & trans man who made headlines in the 1930s after deciding to transition.
He left New Zealand due to the publicity, living a private life in London with his wife.
Rare video footage (1937) The British Pathe.

For #TransHistoryMonth we celebrate (what would have been) the 80th birthday of #MarshaPJohnson today, on Aug 24th.
They were more than an icon. They were a revolutionary who fought for the lives and dignity of trans people, sex workers, people living with HIV, and anyone pushed to the margins.
💪🏿🏳️‍⚧️💜

August is #TransHistoryMonth, a time to recognize the history and accomplishments of transgender people.

Trans history is our history, and any attempt to ban books or curriculum teaching students about our past is an attack on all of us.

This #TransHistoryMonth we celebrate Miss Major Griffin-Gracy — an icon whose lifelong activism for trans women of color continues to light the way.

Her words hit home: the world may feel broken, but we can all repair a piece of it with the tools we’ve got. ✊

#ForUsAllOfUs #Engayge #TransRights

🏳️‍⚧️🎙️Fae & Imani Have Been Saying🎙️🏳️‍⚧️

#TransHistoryMonth

Women’s Rights are Trans Rights are Intersex Rights are Hermaphrodite Rights are Gay Rights are Abortion Rights are ALL Women’s Rights are All Human Rights‼️

#MarshaPJohnson elaborated this clearly:

"A Shameful Chapter": How Anti-Trans Disinformation Drowned Out Science and Gripped the Mainstream — Assigned A pipeline of pseudoscience funded by powerful right-wing hate groups has undermined medical truths with the help of big media.

🎙️The Injustice You Are Witnessing🎙️

August is #TransHistoryMonth

Please Remember this Fact:
Anytime Trans People are Attacked;

#Intersex , #TrueHermaphrodites including any & all other #GenderNonconforming & #GenderExpansivePeople are Equally being Attacked‼️

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For #TransHistoryMonth, “It is time we remind the world who we are” 🏳️‍⚧️👏💎 Just a few of the many faces and names that are part of the rich history of the Trans community.
Repost courtesy of @retrospection.edits 🙏
#throwbackthursday #transisbeautiful #queerhistory #dignityseniors

The History of Trans History Month California recognized August as Transgender History Month in 2023. In challenging times, reclaiming our history is more urgent than ever. _Panel of trans and queer storytellers at the Transgender District office: Ms. Billie Cooper, Jackie Jackson, Larry Byes, Megan Rohrer, and Miss December. (__More photos here_ _.) Photos by Pax Ahimsa Gethen, licensed_ _CC BY-NC-SA 4.0_ _._ by Pax Ahimsa Gethen The history of trans and non-binary people stretches back as far as human civilization, despite false claims to the contrary. In recognition of the contributions and resilience of our trancestors, as well as the ongoing work of today’s community leaders, trans Californians successfully campaigned to dedicate the entire month of August to celebrating trans history. First declared by mayoral proclamation in San Francisco in 2021, official recognition of Transgender History Month was then adopted by the cities of Santa Clara and San Diego, followed by the state of California in 2023. Trans Latina activist Jupiter Peraza led The Transgender District’s advocacy for the recognition of Trans History Month. Peraza told _Assigned Media_ that the importance of this month to the community is “honor, recognition of our humanity and our existence, and hope that we can survive even under the iron fist of violence and policing.” “Transgender history is a history of resistance and defiance - but also one of transformation, rebirth, and ingenuity,” Peraza continued. “The recognition of Transgender History Month in San Francisco and statewide signals to transgender residents that they are seen and that they are part of the fabric of this city and state, and their respective beauty.” Asked about obstacles faced in advocating for this month of recognition, Peraza responded, “There was some pushback from community members about the need to recognize it at the state level. We found that history was repeating itself in which other members of the LGBTQ+ community found that it was not necessary to recognize trangender history when LGBTQ+ history already had its own commemorative month.” Peraza continued, “However, trans people have always been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ activism and movement-making, yet we have not reaped the same benefits of our cis gay white counterparts. Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera were pushed to the sidelines by gay rights groups after the watershed moment that was Stonewall, with their contributions diminished and invisibilized for decades, by members of their own community who deemed them and other transgender and gender-expansive people as being too complicated to support, too controversial, and not having enough potential to assimilate into society for acceptance.” This year’s celebrations kicked off on the first of the month with the display of a massive trans banner in the plaza across from San Francisco City Hall. CBS News covered the occasion, and interviewed Peraza about her advocacy. At an event at the Transgender District’s office that evening, a group of Black trans and queer elders told engaging and often hilarious stories about their lives. The panel of speakers was moderated by trans historian Megan Rohrer, a white ally and advocate for LGBTQ communities and people experiencing homelessness. Rohrer brought along advance copies of his new book, _San Francisco’s Transgender District,_ with photos of trans elders including panelist Billie Cooper. _Ms. Billie Cooper shows off her photo in Megan Rohrer’s new book._ Ms. Billie Cooper is a delightfully raunchy storyteller, and tales of her escapades often had the audience in stitches. Born in Philadelphia in 1958, that sense of humor has carried her through 67 years as an “unapologetically Black and transgender woman”. A disabled Navy veteran who overcame addiction and lost an eye to cancer, Cooper has lived with HIV for over 40 years. “People say I'm loud and obnoxious,” Cooper acknowledged. “That's part of my DNA, who I am. It has gotten me to this point, and I hope I live another 30 years so I can piss more people off.” Following Cooper, Jackie Jackson, age 77 and a Vietnam veteran, recalled being in San Francisco for one of the first gay pride parades. Larry Byes talked of joining the “exodus” to San Francisco from Cincinnati and other less welcoming places, living through the AIDS pandemic, and celebrating 48 years with his partner. Multiple panelists spoke about dealing with police profiling and harassment, but also of the good times they had at bars and clubs in that earlier era. After the panel discussion, I spoke with Rohrer about my own role in documenting trans history, as a photographer of trans and queer events and a contributor to Wikipedia. In 2016, one of the milestone events I documented was the 50th anniversary celebration of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot, an uprising against police that preceded the Stonewall Riots by three years. The occasion was organized by trans Latina activist Felicia “Flames” Elizondo, who had been a regular at Compton’s. (Elizondo has since passed; Billie Cooper, Mayor London Breed, and other community members spoke at a celebration of her life in 2021.) As Jupiter Peraza explains in this short video, commemorating the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot of August 1966 was the impetus for advocating August as Trans History Month. The site of the cafeteria is now part of The Transgender District, which was originally named Compton’s Transgender Cultural District. Trans District co-executive directors Breonna McCree and Carlo Gomez Arteaga also speak about trans history in the video, along with Trans District co-founder and current Office of Transgender Initiatives director Honey Mahogany. While working at the Office of Transgender Initiatives myself, I interviewed another trans activist who is documenting our history, Andrea Horne. She was writing a book on Black trans history, and found material about Black trans women dating back to 1836. Named Lifetime Grand Marshal of the 2022 San Francisco Pride Parade, Horne is now making Black trans history herself. Transgender History Month events are continuing throughout August, with a trans flag raising at City Hall on August 5, a showcase of trans and nonbinary classical artists, a performance of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot play, and more. * * * _Pax Ahimsa Gethen_ _(they/them) is a queer agender writer, editor, and curator._

@erininthemorning.com

As a Black #trans person, I'm fortunate to be a long-time resident of #SanFrancisco. I recently wrote about #TransHistoryMonth for @assignedmedia.org :

www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/history-of...

The History of Trans History Month California recognized August as Transgender History Month in 2023. In challenging times, reclaiming our history is more urgent than ever. _Panel of trans and queer storytellers at the Transgender District office: Ms. Billie Cooper, Jackie Jackson, Larry Byes, Megan Rohrer, and Miss December. (__More photos here_ _.) Photos by Pax Ahimsa Gethen, licensed_ _CC BY-NC-SA 4.0_ _._ by Pax Ahimsa Gethen The history of trans and non-binary people stretches back as far as human civilization, despite false claims to the contrary. In recognition of the contributions and resilience of our trancestors, as well as the ongoing work of today’s community leaders, trans Californians successfully campaigned to dedicate the entire month of August to celebrating trans history. First declared by mayoral proclamation in San Francisco in 2021, official recognition of Transgender History Month was then adopted by the cities of Santa Clara and San Diego, followed by the state of California in 2023. Trans Latina activist Jupiter Peraza led The Transgender District’s advocacy for the recognition of Trans History Month. Peraza told _Assigned Media_ that the importance of this month to the community is “honor, recognition of our humanity and our existence, and hope that we can survive even under the iron fist of violence and policing.” “Transgender history is a history of resistance and defiance - but also one of transformation, rebirth, and ingenuity,” Peraza continued. “The recognition of Transgender History Month in San Francisco and statewide signals to transgender residents that they are seen and that they are part of the fabric of this city and state, and their respective beauty.” Asked about obstacles faced in advocating for this month of recognition, Peraza responded, “There was some pushback from community members about the need to recognize it at the state level. We found that history was repeating itself in which other members of the LGBTQ+ community found that it was not necessary to recognize trangender history when LGBTQ+ history already had its own commemorative month.” Peraza continued, “However, trans people have always been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ activism and movement-making, yet we have not reaped the same benefits of our cis gay white counterparts. Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera were pushed to the sidelines by gay rights groups after the watershed moment that was Stonewall, with their contributions diminished and invisibilized for decades, by members of their own community who deemed them and other transgender and gender-expansive people as being too complicated to support, too controversial, and not having enough potential to assimilate into society for acceptance.” This year’s celebrations kicked off on the first of the month with the display of a massive trans banner in the plaza across from San Francisco City Hall. CBS News covered the occasion, and interviewed Peraza about her advocacy. At an event at the Transgender District’s office that evening, a group of Black trans and queer elders told engaging and often hilarious stories about their lives. The panel of speakers was moderated by trans historian Megan Rohrer, a white ally and advocate for LGBTQ communities and people experiencing homelessness. Rohrer brought along advance copies of his new book, _San Francisco’s Transgender District,_ with photos of trans elders including panelist Billie Cooper. _Ms. Billie Cooper shows off her photo in Megan Rohrer’s new book._ Ms. Billie Cooper is a delightfully raunchy storyteller, and tales of her escapades often had the audience in stitches. Born in Philadelphia in 1958, that sense of humor has carried her through 67 years as an “unapologetically Black and transgender woman”. A disabled Navy veteran who overcame addiction and lost an eye to cancer, Cooper has lived with HIV for over 40 years. “People say I'm loud and obnoxious,” Cooper acknowledged. “That's part of my DNA, who I am. It has gotten me to this point, and I hope I live another 30 years so I can piss more people off.” Following Cooper, Jackie Jackson, age 77 and a Vietnam veteran, recalled being in San Francisco for one of the first gay pride parades. Larry Byes talked of joining the “exodus” to San Francisco from Cincinnati and other less welcoming places, living through the AIDS pandemic, and celebrating 48 years with his partner. Multiple panelists spoke about dealing with police profiling and harassment, but also of the good times they had at bars and clubs in that earlier era. After the panel discussion, I spoke with Rohrer about my own role in documenting trans history, as a photographer of trans and queer events and a contributor to Wikipedia. In 2016, one of the milestone events I documented was the 50th anniversary celebration of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot, an uprising against police that preceded the Stonewall Riots by three years. The occasion was organized by trans Latina activist Felicia “Flames” Elizondo, who had been a regular at Compton’s. (Elizondo has since passed; Billie Cooper, Mayor London Breed, and other community members spoke at a celebration of her life in 2021.) As Jupiter Peraza explains in this short video, commemorating the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot of August 1966 was the impetus for advocating August as Trans History Month. The site of the cafeteria is now part of The Transgender District, which was originally named Compton’s Transgender Cultural District. Trans District co-executive directors Breonna McCree and Carlo Gomez Arteaga also speak about trans history in the video, along with Trans District co-founder and current Office of Transgender Initiatives director Honey Mahogany. While working at the Office of Transgender Initiatives myself, I interviewed another trans activist who is documenting our history, Andrea Horne. She was writing a book on Black trans history, and found material about Black trans women dating back to 1836. Named Lifetime Grand Marshal of the 2022 San Francisco Pride Parade, Horne is now making Black trans history herself. Transgender History Month events are continuing throughout August, with a trans flag raising at City Hall on August 5, a showcase of trans and nonbinary classical artists, a performance of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot play, and more. * * * _Pax Ahimsa Gethen_ _(they/them) is a queer agender writer, editor, and curator._

My new article for @assignedmedia.org is a celebration of #TransHistoryMonth in #SanFrancisco.

www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/history-of...

#trans #transgender #California

Lucy Hicks Anderson (1886–1954) transwoman and socialite who bravely lived authentically in early 20th-century California. She won a historic court case affirming her gender identity, paving the way for transgender rights long before the modern movement. #TransHistoryMonth #LucyHicksAnderson

A pastel pink and blue background, with a cutout photo on the left of Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera with their arms around each other and Sylvia making a peace sign with her left hand, and text to the right that reads “Uplift Trans History, Stories, & Lives.”

This #TransHistoryMonth, use your voice to uplift the stories & lives of the trans heroes that paved the way before us.

Together, we have the power to ensure their legacy lives on by standing up for trans rights & fighting back against Republican efforts to erase LGBTQ+ history.

August is #TransHistoryMonth 🏳️‍⚧️
#Trans identities are integral to human history.
Amid erasure and attacks, remembering trans history is not only about healing – it’s about supporting trans people & protecting those at the intersections of oppression.
🏳️‍⚧️💜🏳️‍⚧️
#TransElders

YA Books with Transgender Representation / Resources | Underground Bookshelf Below is a collection of books with transgender representation and/or books written by transgender authors. Literary representation is an important part of overcoming social stigma against trans and n...

Happy Transgender History Month!

Here’s a throwback to a resource list for YA books with trans representation:

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#yabooks #books #booksky #transhistorymonth #transgender #reading #writesky #readsky

This month, we honor the resilience, strength, authenticity, and joy of transgender people, now and throughout history. We follow the lead of those who came before us, and stand up for our rights in the face of oppression and violence. We won’t let their legacy be erased. 🏳️‍⚧️ #transhistorymonth

#TransHistoryMonth is a powerful reminder that trans and nonbinary people have always existed and deserve full recognition, dignity, and rights. Celebrating their stories means standing up for equality, justice, and freedom for all gender identities because human rights are for everyone.

#TransgenderDistrict #ImagesOfAmerica #TenderloinMuseum #TransHistoryMonth #ArcadiaPublishing #LGBTQHistory #ComptonsCafeteriaRiot #MyrtleAlley #SFHistory #RevDrMeganRohrer #FirstThursdayArtWalk

Collectively help to show trans people are heard, they belong, are included and are welcome in the UK.

#TransSupport #TransVisibility #TransHistoryMonth

Image features: Christine Jorgensen, Michael Dillon, April Ashley, Lou Sullivan, Lili Elbe, Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, Alexander John Goodrum, Roberta Cowell, Reed Erickson, Hijra, Two-spirit people, James Barry, Renée Richards, Coccinelle, Billy Tipton, Jackie Shane, Leslie Feinberg, Jan Morris, Lucy Hicks Anderson

Trans History Month is a reminder that trans+ people have always existed, and will continue to do so no matter how much hostility the world throws at them.

#TransHistoryMonth #TransLivesMatter #ExistenceIsResistance #TransRights #TransHistory #TransIcons

The image is the title slide for a series titled "Trans Representation in TV/Film/Media, Part II" as part of Trans History Month. The title is in bold, black text. Above the title, it states "Trans History Month". The graphic features two film strips, one in the upper right corner of the image, and one in the lower left corner. The Trans Lifeline logo is placed at the bottom center. The design includes filmstrip ribbon illustrations on the top right and bottom left corners. A right-facing facing on the bottom right indicates this is a series of images. The background is a pink and blue gradient.

[1/7] Trans identity has been in mass media since the 1930s. While early portrayals were often stereotypical, representation has shifted thanks to increased empathy, authentic casting, and trans writers creating nuanced, humanizing stories. #TransHistoryMonth

The image has a gradient background with soft pastel colors, primarily shades of pink, blue, and purple. The title text at the top reads, "Trans History Month" in black letters, followed by "Trans People Throughout Cultures" in bold, large, purple letters, and "Part II" underneath in smaller black letters. The Trans Lifeline logo is placed at the bottom center. The design includes black flower illustrations on the top right and bottom left corners and small star sparkles around the text.

[1/8] 🏳️‍⚧️✨ Celebrating Trans History Month! ✨🏳️‍⚧️
Trans and non-binary people have always existed across cultures. Our identities have always been here, even if historical terms differ.
Learn more about gender diversity worldwide: www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/imag... #TransHistoryMonth

Happy #TransHistoryMonth! 🏳️‍⚧️ #NOH8

Happy #TransHistoryMonth! 🏳️‍⚧️ #NOH8

A retro-style graphic with a purple background features film reels and stars as decorative elements. The heading says "Trans History Month Movie Night." A vintage film projector displays a still from the documentary, showing a woman in a crowd raising her arm in protest. Another person in the crowd holds a sign reading, “Drag is out in the open.” The text at the bottom reads: "The Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria.”

This #TransHistoryMonth, discover the powerful story of The Screaming Queens, an award-winning documentary about the first militant resistance to queer oppression in the U.S.—a 1966 riot by trans sex workers & drag queens.
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