Speak up when you hear anti-trans remarks or "jokes." Your voice as an ally can often reach people in ways that marginalized voices cannot.
Understanding transgender culture starts with learning the language. Gender identity is an internal sense of being (man, woman, nonbinary, etc.), which is distinct from sexual orientation (who you are attracted to).
People whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth.
An umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Support for the trans community goes beyond attending a Pride parade. According to the Human Rights Campaign , active allyship is a skill that requires practice.
Johnson and Rivera later founded Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) , the first organization dedicated to supporting homeless trans youth. Key Concepts for Every Ally