im gonna sleep but to my trans followers; don’t forget that black transwomen founded the lgbt community and are the reason we have some semblance of representation. we wouldn’t have communities without them. dont ever let urself forget that

it’s uncomfortably easy to focus on your own country’s needs, considering just how many people are affected in the united states.

donating to american - based transgender visibility funds is excellent, but there are international missions to contribute towards as well ! 

SAHODARI — established in 2007, aimed toward supporting the education and legal welfare of transgender ( and intersex ) youths in india.  

GENDERDYNAMIX — a cape town, south african transgender human rights program. established in 2005. their work spans the support of trans education and the means for allies to educate themselves. 

GENRES PLURIELS — a belgian trans, fluid, and intersex advocacy group established in 2007. it’s aim is organizing high - visibility activities within the public to spread awareness of harmful medical, psychological, and social practices upon trans, fluid, and intersex people. 

TGEU — transgender europe is a broad hub for european transgender activism. it was established in 2005, and as of 2016, connects supporters in 42 countries. 

Here’s  a  list  of  some  other  trans  /  nb  people  besides  me  who  y’all  could  donate  to  if  you  have  some  extra  bucks  to  spare:

Makoto,  Rome,  Somewhat,  Rocky,  Pascal,  Silas,  Bibi,  Neo,  Luker

anyway so i’ve been on this site for over 5 years now, and never felt the need or desire to come out on tumblr. only 3 people on tumblr know, 3 people i trust deeply too, and it wasn’t shared haphazardly. even then, i’ve really never had someone i felt comfortable discussing it all with, or that i felt could appreciate what i was saying, and that was a bit discouraging. it’s one thing to accept me, and quite another to ignore me being trans. i don’t wanna be ignored anymore. so i thought today would be a good day because first, i’ve just scheduled my top surgery, and second, i think that while i’ve been talking on black issues with people, there’s another facet to the conversation i’ve had to weed out, and it’s been dfficult. so i really decided that a) if someone dont like it i dont care and b) for the people like me, i want yall to know you aint alone, there’s a light at the end of this long ass tunnel, and you WILL get where you wanna go. i’m a black trans male. i’ve been transitioning medically for almost 2 years. i started hrt in sept. of 2016, and it’s been a rocky road. but i had a family that was at the very least respectful and accepting if not completely supportive at times, so i’m a lucky one, and i know that. but either way, it’s rough. im payin out of pocket for this surgery, 3 years of savings all gone at once, but i know it’ll be worth it so there’s that. and i know i’ll be okay after, you know. i know that in the end, there are things more important, and the sooner i’m comfortable with myself, the sooner i can do more for those who are still trying to make it there. anyway there you have it.

HAPPY TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY !