Three Lancaster Transgender Teens Died by Suicide Over Past Year

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Content Note: suicide, gender identity, Lancaster Lancaster LGBTQ communities have experienced deep loss this past year. Three young trans teens died by by suicide over the past year, including two in the past month. Say Their Names River Paige Olmsted, age 17, October 16, 2023 Theadora “Thea” Cassidy, age 18, September 22, 2023 Brayden Snyder, […]

Latest Trans Day of Remembrance on TikTok Videos #TDOR

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Follow us on our TikTok channel @pghlesbianblog ♬ original sound – PghLesbian Correspondents Blog @pghlesbianblog Marilyn Augustine Hendren, a self-described gay, Native American, HIV+ transgender woman died at the age of 50 in Tulsa. Her body has not been claimed. She was enrolled with the Navajo Nation. read more at pghlesbian.com #trans #transgender #transwoman #transwomen […]

What if your #ProtectTransKids yard sign is stolen or vandalized?

Yard signs belong in yards. Simple … request a replacement at no charge. We’ve been fortunate that not many such incidents have occurred, but we want to put it out there. Also, if your sign stakes snap or break, we have extras. Fill out the form and we’ll be in touch. This is another reason […]

Have You Requested a #ProtectTransKids Yard Sign?

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Have you requested your #ProtectTransKids yard sign or stickers yet?  With your support, we’ve produced 2000+ signs and 10,000+ stickers to ensure our trans neighbors know that we will stand with them. Back to school will be here before you know it and we’d love to see more signs along school bus routes to amplify this important […]

Q&A with Esai About Her One Woman Show ‘TRANSlation’

But drag really helped me discover that I am a woman, and I started taking vocal performance a lot more seriously around age 15 with doing musical theatre, but once I reached 16, I discovered jazz and it completely changed my life, and I still do it now. Of course I still wanted to incorporate […]

Vote for #ProtectTransKids in City Paper Best of Pittsburgh Readers Poll

It is once again the time of year to cast your votes in Pittsburgh City Paper ‘Best of Pittsburgh’ Reader’s Poll. Voting Rules: You can vote once per day, per category. Some categories will contain more than 5 entrants because of Tie Votes. Best Charity Fundraiser is one that I’m personally proud of. In twelve months, […]

Help Send 100 #ProtectTransKids Yard Signs to the Annual Pittsburgh Transgender Picnic in August

August 12, 2023 is the annual Pittsburgh Transgender Picnic (T-Nic) in North Park. This annual gathering brings together trans folx and allies to enjoy a cookout, potluck, some games, and spending time together. This year, the event honors the memory of Candis, one of the organizers of the first t nics. We’d like to offer […]

Q&A With Kejuan, 16, Sharing Her Trans Joy On-Stage With Billy Porter in Pittsburgh

I believe it was an example of trans joy because I could just show the world who I was.  I think trans joy means that any trans person can express themselves freely without being judged for who they are. It also means that they celebrate their pride and the beauty of their bodies.  One of […]

Dear Taylor Swift. Pittsburgh’s Trans Kids Need You.

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Friday night is one of the two biggest concerts of the year in Pittsburgh – Taylor Swift. The other is Beyonce in August. The news has devoted multiple segments for the past two weeks, nightly, to the concert – the fans, the hotel rooms being rented, the restaurants, the parking, etc. As someone who lives […]

We Need $340 by Sunday to Send #ProtectTransKids Yard Signs to Pittsburgh Public Schools GSAs

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Good morning. You did a great job this week and since we began this effort to target communitis that want to distribute #ProtectTransKids signs locally. We’ve sent 50 signs each to six communities – City of Butler, Brookline, Carnegie, Fox Chapel, McCandless, and City of Washington. This past week, we’ve been focused on Pittsburgh Public […]