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A simple yet powerful message: TRANS WOMEN ARE WOMEN. ???????? Trans women have always been a vital part of our community, and we uplift and center their stories this month and all year long. Their stories and struggles have played a pivotal role in shaping the LGBTQ+ movement, and their achievements deserve our applause and support. It’s important now more than ever to speak out against discrimination and fight for the rights of trans women across the nation. Tell a trans woman how much you appreciate her today! ?? #WomensHistoryMonth

“When we present young people with a version of history from which they are completely absent, they have trouble envisioning a positive future for themselves. Including LGBTQ+ history isn’t being “woke”: It’s telling the full and complete truth about our nation’s past. And it’s just the right thing to do.” – Kevin Jennings, Lambda Legal CEO https://lnkd.in/e4bFVX5K

March 20 is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD)—a day to increase awareness of the impact of HIV and AIDS on American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians (AI/AN) and to encourage engagement in education, testing, prevention, and treatment. But let’s be clear: ?? The Trump administration is actively threatening HIV funding, research, and access to services. ?? Racism, discrimination, and systemic barriers continue to drive disparities in HIV prevention and treatment for AI/AN communities. ?? The #CDC used to provide NNHAAD resources—until this administration erased them. We won’t let decades of progress be undone. Share this and act now to save HIV funding! https://lnkd.in/gDiB2AAh

Trans stories change the world! ??????? On March 28 at 7 p.m. ET, join Lambda Legal & Emmy-nominated actor Scott Turner Schofield for “Visibility as Power”, a one-night-only movie event celebrating #TransDayOfVisibility. Watch the award-winning film Becoming a Man in 127 EASY Steps and stay for a live discussion with Scott, advocate Miss Peppermint (RPDR Season 9), and actor Vico Ortiz (Our Flag Means Death) about the importance and power of trans storytelling. This virtual event is free —but space is limited! RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/eKP92xJV

The CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention Is under attack! ?? The Trump administration is planning to eliminate funding for the CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention, as quickly as within the next 24 hours. These funding cuts will significantly harm U.S. HIV prevention efforts and lead to an increase in new HIV transmissions and AIDS-related deaths. Call your members of Congress and tell them NO to CDC funding cuts! Take action now with AIDS United: https://lnkd.in/gDiB2AAh #CDC #HIVAdvocacy

Hear from Kevin Jennings, Lambda Legal CEO, and Jose Abrigo, Lambda Legal Senior Attorney, as they discuss today’s preliminary injunction hearing in National Urban League v. Trump, our case with NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.. Learn more about the case: https://lnkd.in/eNhpvwq3

At this very moment, the federal government is attempting to undermine access to passports for transgender, gender-nonconforming, nonbinary, and intersex (TGNCNBI) people by introducing new passport policies that force people to out themselves any time they must show their ID. But you can help make a difference RIGHT NOW. Through Advocates for Trans Equality’s Freedom to Fly campaign, we can push for federal documents that match our lived gender—ensuring that TGNCNBI people can move through the world safely and with dignity. The State Department is accepting public comments until 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, March 17 for people to submit their concerns about these anti-trans policies. Use Advocates for Trans Equality’s simple, three-step portal to help you submit your comment. The more voices we raise, the harder it becomes for the government to deny our fundamental right to freedom of movement. Submit your comment now: https://lnkd.in/eMUhEwM6

Meet Kayla Gore, an unapologetic Black trans woman based in Memphis, Tennessee. Through her activist work and Lambda Legal case, she is making history in the here and now as she advocates for secure housing and accurate identity documents for the trans community. ?? “I think for me and for a lot of trans people, we want to be seen as human beings. We want to be seen as equal individuals and receive equal protections under the law.” Kayla is one of the founders of My Sistah’s House, a grassroots organization in Memphis that builds tiny houses for trans people of color. She’s also a plaintiff in our case against Tennessee’s discriminatory policy seeking to prohibit trans people from correcting gender markers on birth certificates. “Being trans to me means living authentically true to yourself, regardless of what society thinks of us, especially the Tennessee legislature.” Thank you, Kayla, for all the incredible work you do to #SpeakOUT for trans visibility, safety, and justice! ??????? #WomensHistoryMonth

Transgender, gender-nonconforming, nonbinary, and intersex people (TGNCNBI) might be wondering what they should know following recent discriminatory changes to passport and federal ID policies. Along with our virtual info session, we have updated our identity documents resource page with developments. In a new FAQ section, we address a few common scenarios that TGNCNBI people are encountering right now related to passports, along with our insights on how to navigate them. Find the full FAQ resource on our website: https://lnkd.in/e8aNUpqt **Disclaimer: This is not legal advice, and the information is subject to change on or after . We encourage people to talk to a local attorney about their specific circumstances and be mindful of their privacy when discussing these issues in public forums like social media.**

If you know anything about sports, you know that they are for everyone. Trans youth want the opportunity to participate in sports for the same reason all kids do: they want to play. To all trans student athletes: Lambda Legal has your back. #LetKidsPlay #ProtectTransYouth