Discrimination is wrong—period. But misinformation about who transgender people are is contributing to a climate of intolerance and exclusion. That’s why across the state, transgender Georgians are sharing their stories to raise awareness about what it means to be transgender, and make the case for equal treatment in our communities and under the law. Read their stories and share yours.
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Transgender Fire Chief Hopes Visibility Will Send the Message: We Can Do The Job, And Deserve Protections
Rachel Mosby ~ Byron, Georgia
Transgender Law Enforcement Officer Finds Community Acceptance, But Says That Can’t Replace Legal Protections
Anna Lange ~ Central Georgia
Feroza Syed is Ready to Start A Family—But Because She is Transgender, Discrimination May Stand in The Way
Feroza Syed ~ Atlanta
Mother of a Transgender Child in Georgia: You Are As You Were Meant to Be
Amanda Dewis & Family ~ Johns Creek
Chosen Family Is A Gift LGBT People Can Give Themselves This Holiday Season
Rev. Kim Sorrells ~ Reconciling Ministries Network
Life-Changing News: A Father Chooses Love for His Transgender Daughter
Curtis Henry Jr. ~ Blue Ridge, GA
Hurdles To Transitioning Without Non-Discrimination Protections
Ames Simmons ~ Atlanta, Georgia
The Human Element: Raquel Willis on finding empowerment in her gender identity
Raquel Willis ~ Atlanta, Georgia
A Father’s Faith Provides Guidance for Loving and Supporting His Transgender Son
Quinn Hudson ~ Decatur, Georgia
When Discrimination Happens to You: One couple shares their story, calls for protections
Jake Moore & Amber Paoloemilio
Transgender Father On Coming Out to His Daughter and Her Unbending Acceptance
Gabe Pelz ~ Atlanta, Georgia
Mother of Transgender Daughter Urges Opponents of Equality to Put Fear Aside and Help Children Flourish
Jen Slipakoff ~ Kennesaw, Georgia
Transgender Veteran Celebrates Historic Pentagon Announcement of Open Service for Transgender Americans
Dana Fuchko ~ Atlanta, Georgia
From Age 3 to 30: Coming Out as Transgender
James Sheffield ~ Atlanta, Georgia
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