transgender visibility

March 31, 2015

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates the trans community

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate the achievements of the community as a whole, as well as trans individuals. It's a day to feel empowered and recognized.

September 30, 2013

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

Snapshots: Trans visibility panel, immigration reform, Eyricka Morgan, and more

Wonder what we’re up to at GLAAD? Be sure to check out GLAAD's Blog each week for updates about our latest work to build support for LGBT equality through news, entertainment and online media.

September 26, 2013

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

New staff member Tiq Milan joins Kye Allums, Laverne Cox and Reina Gossett at GLAAD trans visibility panel

Last night, GLAAD hosted an informative panel discussion on transgender people’s experiences interacting with the media. The panel featured Kye Allums, Laverne Cox, and Reina Gossett.

December 30, 2012

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Trans Stories You Should Have Seen And Heard More About in 2012

Too few trans people or trans-related issues were included in LGBT end-of-year lists. An even greater number of trans-related stories received little to no media attention at all this year, despite efforts to have them covered by bloggers and journalists.

October 14, 2011

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Transfigurations: A Photography Book Exploring Gender Identity and Transition

"Transfigurations" is a photography book by Jana Marcus consisting of large black-and-white portraits exploring gender identity and its relationship to both the body and the transition process.

June 23, 2011

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD