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From us, for you (and them): Trans Valentine’s Day Cards

Posted February 9, 2021 By Yozantli in Statements

Love is beautiful, complicated, fragile, so many words to describe something some people seek and some people don’t. Love is often taught to us through a cisgender heterosexual lens that so many trans and nonbinary…

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This #WomensHistoryMonth we celebrate the power of This #WomensHistoryMonth we celebrate the power of trans women and girls throughout our history and in this history-making time. Now more than ever trans girls need our people to show up and help build a future where #girlslikeus are safe and thriving.
"Black trans joy is feeling powerful, beautiful, r "Black trans joy is feeling powerful, beautiful, resilient." This #BlackFuturesMonth, Julien, member of the #NationalTransYouthCouncil, shares: "People can show up for Black trans youth by checking in on us. If there's a financial need for any medical transitional care, definitely share and/or donate, mutual aid, and just listening to what we need." #ourtranstruth
The Roses Youth Council is a space for trans girls The Roses Youth Council is a space for trans girls of color across the US to connect to other girl leaders, build community, strengthen organizing skills and create new worlds where #girlslikeus thrive. Apply by Sunday, Feb 28! Apps open to girls 14-18.

ourtranstruth.org/RosesApp21
We need to #ShowUp4TransYouth in South Carolina an We need to #ShowUp4TransYouth in South Carolina and fight anti-transgender youth legislation on Tuesday's docket (2/23!).

SC United for Justice and Equality says: "House Bill 3477 and Senate Bill 531, referred to as the so-called 'Save Women’s Sports Act,' would make it so that sport participation in both public and private middle and high schools is determined by biological sex. The Act would impact all transgender and gender non-conforming athletes, but the rhetoric around the legislation has specifically targeted transgender girls."

If you live in South Carolina, contact the House Judiciary Committee and demand they stop this bill! Visit southcarolinaunited.org/trans-athletes (link also in bio) for more information on the proposed legislation, how to take action, and quick links to get moving! Follow the tagged accounts to connect with state and local organizers leading this work. 🌈
The Roses Youth Council is a space for trans girls The Roses Youth Council is a space for trans girls of color to connect with other girl leaders working to transform their schools and community to be safer and more affirming for #girlslikeus.

Do you want to join? Apply @ ourtranstruth.org/RosesApp21 by February 28!
This #BlackFuturesMonth, we honor the Black trans This #BlackFuturesMonth, we honor the Black trans power that is part of our movement for trans liberation. Imani, from our #NationalTransYouthCouncil, shares: "Black trans joy looks like community care. Black people lifting each other, family reunions, line dancing under the sun." #ourtranstruth #showup4Blacktransyouth
In the spirit of Octavia St. Laurent in 'Paris is In the spirit of Octavia St. Laurent in 'Paris is Burning,' we see a big future... with trans people everywhere, safe and loved. 

Our application for the Roses Youth Council is open until Feb 28! We're calling on all trans girls of color ages 14-18 to apply @ ourtranstruth.org/RosesApp21. Please share!
When the girls have space to grow, they will grow. When the girls have space to grow, they will grow. This year, we're building out space for the girls via our Roses Youth Council. This is an opportunity for trans girls of color ages 14-18 to organize, build community, & cultivate trans girl power.

Apply @ ourtranstruth.org/RosesApp21 by 2/28!
Our new Roses Youth Council is a great way for tra Our new Roses Youth Council is a great way for trans girls of color in high school to build community and trans girl power nationwide! Leaders will attend workshops, organize campaigns, and help lead our fight toward gender justice. Apply at ourtranstruth.org/RosesApp21 by 2/28! Link also in our bio. 🌹
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and our Valentine's Day is just around the corner and our team would like to share some cute #transvday cards to send your loved ones. Check out our collection at ourtranstruth.org/transvdaycards to download and start sharing the love. 💌 Shoutout to our trans cupid and creator of these cards, Yozantli. 👼🏽💘
Join our Associate Director Gia (she) and our Rose Join our Associate Director Gia (she) and our Roses Initiative Fellow Mulani (she) on IG LIVE February 11 at 2:15pm PT/5:15pm ET. Gia & Mulani are talking about their experiences as trans girls of color and their journeys toward loving and living as their authentic selves. They’ll also talk about how allies can show up in this moment, as well as the Roses Youth Council and upcoming leadership opportunities for trans girls of color. Tune in and #listentothegirls! 📺
The GJLP Roses Initiative focuses on the stories a The GJLP Roses Initiative focuses on the stories and power of trans girls of color across the US. Black, Indigenous, brown, trans + nonbinary girls are welcome to apply and join our team.  Link in the bio!  #qtpoc #nonbinary #transgirls
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