It was the day marking Transgender Day of Visibility. And by opportunity, this year also coincided with Easter.
What a wonderful opportunity to cross-pollinate the universes between spiritual experiences and the experiences of so many queer gay people who have experienced truly disturbing religious experiences, said Oakland citizen Rianna Berkowitiz.
Transgender Day of Visibility was established in 2009, and it has since been observed on March 31.
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” Without this day, it can make people feel invisible, and you know we do n’t want that. You are aware that transgender people problem and that they must become celebrated and observed on a regular basis throughout the year, according to Sister Tonka Belle of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulence.
However, there was a reaction on Sunday following President Joe Biden’s official declaration of the day, as he has done annually since taking office.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, among others, expressed concern over the president’s behavior on social media this year, calling the Biden presidency “abandoned the fundamental premise of Easter.”
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While Donald Trump’s political strategy said in a statement:
” It’s horrible and disrespectful that Joe Biden’s White House officially proclaimed Sunday as’ Trans Day of Visibility.'”
TARA CAMPBELL:” When you see something like this now, what is your instant believe”?
SUZANNE FORD:” That it unleashes the dislike. That it allows it to be acceptable to love a group of individuals for who they are.
Suzanne Ford, the executive director of SF Pride, insists she wo n’t let the hate ruin the event.
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I wo n’t let them take our joy away, I promise. We do n’t feel bad about who we are. We want you to know that we are genuine people who love, survive, and have a fulfilling life,” Ford said.
And the White House is n’t backing down both, responding with the phrase” President Biden stands for bringing people up and upholding the integrity and rights of every American.”
Transgender advocate Xavier Davenport claims that this support is needed more in the area.
” We need people who are our partners, more people who are willing to enter the fray with us as we are fighting in our daily life by going outdoors and being our normal personalities,” Davenport said.
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And he claims that voters who turn out to vote are their most influential assistance.
” Really ballot and actually vote for the people who are going to actually make a difference and bring about the change that we want to see,” Davenport remarked.
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