Mississippi Rainbow Center

Today is the International Transgender Day of Visibility, it’s sad that we have to have a day such as this. It shouldn’t matter if a person is transgender or cisgender. We all are on this planet together; we all have the same needs and wants. But I feel that the minds and hearts of people everywhere are changing and a big part of that is because many transgender people have chosen to be visible not just on this day but every day at the risk of their own life. This is the path

My name is Lea Campbell, and I am a straight, married, cisgender 40-year-old woman. Some of my dearest friends from the past and in the present are trans people. I can't imagine my life without them because my trans friends have shaped me into a better woman. I'm inspired by their courage and commitment to living their personal truths despite what society tells them they "should" be. It reminds me, that as a woman, I don't have to conform to society's expectations of who I sh

The decision or call to openly speak out against injustice, particularly here in MS has become increasingly more important for me. While discrimination against others has always occurred throughout history it appears to have become more emboldened and accepted in recent years. Remaining passive and quiet about new discriminatory laws is often taken as a stance of agreement. I am a white, married female professional in MS. I cannot say I have ever experienced the cruel words

Just wanted to share the significance of what the Transgender day of visibility means to me. I actually chose this day to come out at work! It was the last place I was still not living my authentic self and it was so freeing. My team at work was super supportive and I was asked many respectful questions by other coworkers. It was and still is a powerful day for me and I try to just spend the day now doing "normal" things and being in the public eye. #authentic #self #trans #t

Shasta Moseley of Picayune would like to encourage everyone to acknowledge this Transgender Day of Visibility by learning the REAL facts about transgender individuals. I suggest you start here >>> Top 10 Myths About Transgender People Thanks Shasta #real #facts #myths #trans #transgender #visibility #shasta #moseley

Trans Visibility Day is March 31 and I highly suggest you take the opportunity to get involved. If you're not familiar, it's a relatively new holiday but one that shouldn't be missed. "The International TDoV is an annual holiday celebrated around the world," their website explains. "The day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender & gender non-conforming people while raising awareness of the work that is still needed to save trans lives. Th

March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility. The day was established in 2010 by a trans advocacy group in Michigan. In the years since, it has become a global celebration of the accomplishments of trans people, and a chance to give the trans population the recognition they more than deserve. While there are many ways to observe the day, one way to start is by following these trans activists on Twitter, if you aren't already. Now more than ever, it’s important for everyone to sh