Originating in the Black and Latine trans communities of New York City, ballroom culture gave us "voguing," "slay," and the concept of "chosen families."

LGBTQ+ culture has the potential to be the most gender-affirming space on earth. But potential isn’t reality until we do the work. For trans people: you belong here. Your identity is not a debate. For cis LGBQ people: welcome trans siblings fully, without condition. When trans people are safe and celebrated, the entire community is stronger, more creative, and more free.

While gay and lesbian youth face bullying, transgender youth face a crisis of clinical depression and suicide at staggering rates. According to The Trevor Project, over 50% of transgender and non-binary youth have seriously considered suicide in the past year.