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John,

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, and even though our community is facing heart-breaking attacks right now, I can't help having a smile on my face today – trans people are more visible, loved, and supported by the general public than we have been at any other time in history. We reach new heights every day; in every field imaginable, trans folks are breaking down barriers, becoming the first (but not the last!) to get advanced degrees at their schools, running for office and winning elections, and so much more. We are building wonderful, fulfilling lives surrounded by people who love and support them, and no one will ever take that away from us.

You've probably heard a lot about our Trans Youth Emergency Project, and we continue to be extremely proud of it – it's the only national program helping families of trans kids navigate political attacks on healthcare access. We've grown from a regional program in the South in April of 2023 to a national program in 2024 and expanded again in response to the Trump Administration's attacks on gender-affirming care.

But at CSE, supporting trans folks isn't just part of one program – it's a core part of our mission, and every part of our team does important work to uplift, affirm, and protect trans youth and adults. This work is vital, and it's only possible thanks to supporters like you. ([link removed])

As schools reduce protections and support for trans students, we're doubling down on our Supportive Schools Program ([link removed]) to advocate for schools where trans youth are treated with dignity and respect. This program provides training, policy guidance, and assessment services to help schools become more inclusive and welcoming for students of every sexual and gender identity. We work with everyone from parents to principals to local school boards to fight censorship of books with LGBTQ+ themes, help educators build welcoming classrooms for all queer kids, and make schools better, safer places for trans and queer youth across the South.

As LGBTQ+ artists are facing rising costs and fewer opportunities, our Southern Equality Studios program ([link removed]) is investing in training, connecting, and commissioning trans and queer artists so they can keep making the art they love – which is so essential right now. SES mounts public art exhibits, from murals and showcases, and has regular queer artist workshops to help artists connect. We've given out grants to many LGBTQ+ artists to support their work, hosted workshops to train the next generation of drag performers, and put on concerts with local queer musicians.

As trans folks are grappling with unprecedented legislative attacks and vitriol, our Healing and Resilience team ([link removed]) is helping meet the need for wellness and support resources through workshops, support groups, and more. We work with families of trans kids to make sure these young folks have the tools to process tough news – from yoga to poetry to classic techniques for grounding yourself. This year, we've started hosting the Trans Cookout ([link removed]) , a monthly podcast to foster conversation between wellness practitioners and trans folks.

And last but not least, our Southern Equality Research & Policy Center ([link removed]) is doing groundbreaking research into how discriminatory laws are impacting families of trans youth across the South. We're also investing in the next generation of research into trans and queer folks in the South – this year, we'll be providing grants ([link removed]) to over a dozen students and early career researchers to study social problems that affect the lived experiences and opportunities of LGBTQ+ people in the region.

For us, trans visibility isn't one day or week of the year – it's a core part of who we are, what we do, and why we do it. Please consider supporting this work with a donation of $100, $50, or whatever you can give today. ([link removed])

Thank you for being on our team, and for making all of this work possible. We couldn't do it without you.

In solidarity,
Allison Scott
She/Her
Director of Impact & Innovation
Campaign for Southern Equality
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