I'm Speaking at the Fifth Annual Trans Empowerment Month 2024
This year Trans Empowerment Month Returns with Groundbreaking Content. This years theme, “Beyond the Binary,” Focuses on Empowering Trans and Non-Binary Youth
This October, I’m proud to join an incredible lineup of LGBTQ+ activists, educators, and advocates for #TransEmpowermentMonth! 🌟
Stand with Trans, a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting transgender youth and their loved ones, proudly announces its fifth annual Trans Empowerment Month this October. The 2024 theme, "Beyond the Binary," promises an array of dynamic virtual workshops, panels, and performances designed to uplift and inspire transgender and non-binary youth.
October 1st through October 30th will mark a month of education, resilience, and community as participants from across the nation join in this one-of-a-kind event. With this being an election year, the rhetoric surrounding trans people, especially transgender youth, is more critical than ever. In recent years, we’ve witnessed an alarming surge in legislation aimed at undermining the rights of trans young people. This is not just a matter of policy—it’s about the real lives and futures of our kids.
Roz Keith, Executive Director of Stand with Trans, emphasizes the importance of this year's theme, "In a world where trans youth face unprecedented challenges, including systemic discrimination and mental health crises, it's vital that we create spaces where they can feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Trans Empowerment Month: Beyond the Binary brings together real issues, real conversations, and real people. Attendees will walk away feeling hopeful and supported."
This year’s event will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, including:
● Schuyler Bailar (he/him) – Educator, Author, Advocate, and the 1st trans athlete on an
NCAA D1 men's team
● Lé DePriest – Actor, Writer, Comedian, Host, Educator & Advocate
● Tony Ferraiolo (he/him) – Director of Youth and Family Programs, Healthcare
Advocates International
● Jeffrey Marsh (they/them) – Bestselling Author, Viral TikTok and Instagram Star,
Nonbinary Activist, and LGBTQ Keynote Speaker
● Mila Jam (she/her) – Pop Icon and Artivist
● Sander Jennings (he/him) – LGBTQ+ Ally and Activist
And many more influential voices.
Beyond the Binary offers a full spectrum of programming accessible online, allowing participants to engage with the content that resonates most with them. Whether it's navigating boundaries with Dr. River Farrell or exploring self-advocacy with Ean Ashford, attendees can expect to leave each session empowered and equipped to thrive.
Dubbs Weinblatt, the program coordinator for Trans Empowerment Month says, “As a nonbinary trans person who came out later in life, this programming aimed specifically for trans and nonbinary youth is a crucial way to send the message you belong. Even if you are a parent or caregiver, an adult ally or older trans/nonbinary individual, there's a session for you! We want to build community through learning, entertainment, stories and shared experiences.
We're all in this together!”
Trans Empowerment Month 2024 is proudly sponsored by diverse companies including Domino’s, Ally Bank, UBS, Dickinson Wright, and many more. Their generous support makes it possible to continue offering critical resources and programming to the transgender community.
With the event free for youth and young adults up through age 24, and a modest fee for those aged 25 and over, this month-long celebration is more accessible than ever.
Registration is now open, and participants are encouraged to secure their spot early by visiting:
About Stand with Trans
Stand with Trans is a Michigan-based national organization whose mission is to empower and support transgender youth and their loved ones. Founded in 2015 by Roz Gould Keith, a mother
of a transgender son, the organization provides peer support groups, a global, virtual Trans
Empowerment Workshop each October, and educational resources for youth, families, and advocates.
Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and empower. Sign up today at https://bit.ly/TEM2024 and join us in going #BeyondTheBinary!
#TransEmpowermentMonth #BeyondTheBinary #StandWithTrans #TransYouth
