
#GLAADinstitute alum, Leigh Finke, is sworn into office as Minnesota's first trans lawmaker
Leigh Finke was sworn in to Minnesota's House of Representatives on Tuesday where she'll represent District
Leigh Finke was sworn in to Minnesota's House of Representatives on Tuesday where she'll represent District
The documentary “Being Thunder” follows indigenous two-spirit teenager and member of the Narragansett tribe, Sherenté Mishitashin Harris, as they enter into the competitive and traditionally female fancy shawl dance. GLAAD’s Dana Levinson spoke with Sherenté about the experience of sharing their story, the meaning of dance for them, and what they hope people experience by watching.
I know it may be tough right now, but I promise you that there are so many people that are cheering for you and that love and accept you just the way you are.
I am fighting for the day I am allowed to exist in my entirety.
Reading the captions and looking at the faces of trans people sharing their happiness, I cannot help but share it with them.