Trans Day of Visibility
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Transgender Day of Visibility
Transgender Day of Visibility is a day to celebrate the lives and lived experiences of trans people! In this current moment, being visible as a trans person is a radical act. While there has been significant progress in recent years to protect trans rights in every state across the US – including Colorado – we continue to see significant political pushback against gender-affirming health care, trans youth inclusion in sports, and respect for trans students at school across the local and state levels. Aside from political opposition, the trans community continues to face an ongoing epidemic of fatal violence, especially against Black and Brown women. In the face of all of this we still show up authentically, we protect each other, we care for each other, and we refuse to be invisible.
Whether you’re trans, queer, intersex, or an ally – take action today to honor trans Coloradans. You can:
✨ Follow a trans Coloradan – featured in our article below
✨ Learn more about the trans community from trans leaders – HRC’s Trans Talks Series
✨ Support a trans-led organization –
Colorado-based:
National:
- National Center for Trans Equality,
- Point of Pride,
- Okra Project,
- For the Gworls,
- Black Trans Advocacy Coalition,
- TransLatin@,
- The Queer Trans Project,
- Trans Empowerment Project,
- INDIGiQUEER
TDOV Proclamation
Trans Coloradans
Mimi Madrid
Mimi Madrid (he/they/she) is a mexica chicanx queer two-spirit writer, multimedia-maker, organizer, and tio. They have worked in reproductive justice, youth leadership, and LGBTQIA+ liberation movements for over a decade. Currently, he is serving as the Executive Director of Fortaleza Familiar, an organization focused on the wellness of Indigenous Chicanx Latinx Lesbian Gay Bi Queer Trans Two-Spirit young people and their families in Colorado. Learn more about Mimi’s work at fortalezafamiliar.org/whoweare
Dr. Jerrica Kirkley
Dr Jerrica Kirkley (she/her) is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Plume, an organization that aims to increase access to affordable gender affirming services through telehealth. She is a trans woman, physician, and educator. As both a patient and provider of gender-affirming hormone therapy, she provides training on gender-affirming care across the country. Follow Dr. Jerrica on Instagram @plume_clinic.
Darin Stewart
Darin Stewart (he/they) is the chair of the Higher Education Department in the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver. He is an educator who has focused on minoritized students in historically white universities, white supremacy in higher education, and institutional response to demands for greater diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice. Originally from Harlem in New York City, NY, he is a Black queer, trans parent of a Black queer trans son and trans-adjacent pup, Violet.
Suzuho Shimasaki
Suzuho Shimasaki (they/them) is a public health leader working in health equity strategies and programming, transformational organizational and community change, workforce development through peer-to-peer learning, and collaborative community engagement. Suzuho currently serves as the Principal of Catalysts for Achieving Racial and Ethnic Equity (CARE Equity) and previously served as Co-Director of The Colorado Trust’s Equality in Health Initiative.
Charlie Ocean
Charlie Ocean (they/them), MSW, is a neuroqueer, nonbinary community organizer, and LGBTQIA+ trainer. They host an award-winning podcast, Allyship is a Verb, and provide trainings on LGBTQIA+ topics from allyship to affirming heatlhc care. Throughout their professional and volunteer career, Charlie has worked with multiple nonprofits, such as The National MS Society, More Than Sex-Ed, The Trevor Project, TEEN LINE, Didi Hirsch. Models of Pride, Aids Project Los Angeles (APLA), The LA LGBT Center, Brave Trails, and many more. Follow Charlie on Instagram at @hicharlieocean.
charlie amáyá scott
charlie amáyá scott (they/she) is a transgender Indigenous scholar, educator and advocate from the Navajo Nation. They are outspoken on issues affecting Black and Indigenous queer and trans people, with a passion to create a more just and liberating education for queer, trans and Indigenous students. She is working on her Ph.D. dissertation at the University of Denver and uses her social media to spread her message of joy and justice. Follow charlie on Instagram at @dineaesthetics.
Andrea Gibson
Andrea Gibson (they/them) is an American poet, writer, and performer who writes on topics of gender norms, politics, social reform, and LGBTQIA+ issues. They have five published collections of poetry and are currently Colorado’s Poet Laureate. Their list of accomplishments include being the Winner of The Independent Publishers Award in 2019, Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist three times, and Winner of the first Women’s World Poetry Slam. Follow Andrea on Instagram at @andreagibson.
Miles McKay
Miles McKay (he/they), otherwise known as Grandpa’s Brain, is a local mixed media artist. They have worked with many local breweries in Colorado to design labels and branding. His art uses themes of mental health, queer identities, nonconformity, sci-fi, and nature. Follow Miles on Instagram at @grandpasbrain.
Therin Zimmerman
Therin Zimmerman (they/them) is a queer multidisciplinary artist based in Denver. They are the co-founder and a lead artist of Rainbow Dome, a community queer centered hub that combines art and rolling skating. Their art explores themes of transformation, identity and finding oneself. Follow Therin on Instagram at @seeingthrufeeling.
Miss Jai Smith
Miss Jai Smith (she/her/he/him) is a non binary, transgender, and queer educator who passionately works to increase access to health services and sexual health education for the trans and non binary community. She provides trans health trainings for medical providers and community organizations. He also offers public speaking services, online courses one on one and small group consulting to support service providers. Follow Miss Jai on Instagram at @askmissjai.
Rep. Brianna Titone
Representative Brianna Titone (she/her) is a Colorado State Representative serving Arvada in District 27. She was the first openly trans person ever elected to an office in the state of Colorado. At the Capitol, she serves as Co-Chair of the Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus, Chair of the Joint Technology Committee, and as a member of the Energy & Environment, Health & Insurance and Agriculture, Livestock and Water Committees. Brianna believes that there are many things that we can find in common with each other, and around that intersectionality we will come together and build a better sense of community. Follow Rep. Titone on Instagram at @briannaforcolorado.
Upcoming Events
Join an upcoming Trans Day of Visibility gathering near you to celebrate our trans and gender-expansive community! Please refer to the specific event details for RSVP requests, times and locations.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Trans 4 Truth
- The Pride House – 1443 Spruce St, Boulder
- 7:45 - 9:45 PM
- 18+, 2SQTBIPOC and AAPI affinity space
- Snacks, board games, and quiet spaces
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
2024 Trans Day of Visibility & Action Virtual Event– Register
- 2:00 - 3:00 PM
- This event will bring together a panel of esteemed business and diversity leaders dedicated to championing the rights and inclusion of the transgender & gender expansive (TGX) business community.
Thursday, March 28, 2024
TRANSformative Stories with MOTUS Theater
- Colorado State Capitol – House Committee Room 0112
- 8:00 AM (Coffee & Bagels at 7:45 AM)
Express Yourself: A TDOV Playground
- Tivoli Student Union, 440 - Adirondacks
- 1:00 - 3:00 PM
- Free food, mocktails, makeup tutorials, bow and tie tying, clothing swap
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Trans Day of Visibility Event hosted by The Center on Colfax
- 1301 E Colfax Ave, Denver
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Speed friending, mini workshops, speakers, open mic, story booth, and resource fair
Trans Day of Visibility Event hosted by Out Boulder County
- Junkyard Social Club – 2525 Frontier Ave, Boulder
- 7:00 - 9:45 PM
- Guest speakers and food
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Trans Day of Visibility Event hosted by The Trans Center of the Rockies
- Space Annex – 95 S. Cherokee St, Denver
- 3:00 - 7:00 PM
- Vendor market, performances, food
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