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The sun had just begun to crest over the horizon on August 24, 1945, when Marsha P. Johnson made her entrance into the world. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, as Malcolm Michaels Jr., Marsha would grow up to become a driving force in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Her journey would not only transform her […]

Once upon a time, in the small town of Houston, Texas, a child was born with the voice of an angel. This child, Willmer Broadnax, would grow up to be known as “Little Ax,” a nickname earned from his powerful and soulful singing. But Little Ax’s journey would be far from ordinary, as he would […]

In the late 19th century, in the quaint town of Vejle, Denmark, Einar Wegener, a young artist with a remarkable gift for capturing the beauty of the world on canvas, was born. Einar was born in 1882 as Einar Magnus Andreas Wegener, but destiny had other plans for her. She was to become Lili Elbe, […]

The sun filtered through the window of the small, cluttered office, casting a warm glow on the face of Evelyn Thompson, a 58-year-old biology teacher at Lakeside High School. As the first transgender teacher at the school, Evelyn had experienced her fair share of challenges. Transitioning later in life was never going to be easy, […]

As a child, I knew that I was different. I preferred dolls and dresses over cars and action figures, but my parents and peers told me that I was a boy and that I needed to act like one. It wasn’t until I was a teenager that I learned what being transgender meant, and suddenly […]

Hey, I’m Jamie, and this is my story of self-discovery, acceptance, and ultimately, confrontation. Growing up, I always knew there was something different about me. I never quite felt like I fit in with the boys, and I couldn’t figure out why. It wasn’t until I hit my teenage years that I finally realized what […]

As a transwoman, I have always struggled with my voice. Every time I spoke, I was reminded that my voice didn’t match who I was on the inside. It was a constant source of dysphoria and anxiety. I would avoid talking on the phone at all costs, even if it meant missing out on opportunities. […]

After two short rings, the gruff voice of an aging man answered. “Hello?” He sounded hesitant, clearly wary of the unfamiliar number. “Hey, Dad,” Randy spoke quickly, resting the phone on his shoulder as he rummaged through his carryon bag. “Can you get Mom to check the old password book? I can’t get into my […]