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5 Transgender Activists Who Blazed A Trail For The LGBT Community

Started by Olivia P, June 03, 2014, 02:17:24 PM

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June 2, 2014 ● by Alexander Stevenson

In the past several years the trans community has achieved increased visibility and protections—with advocates like Laverne Cox, Janet Mock, Chaz Bono and Carmen Carrera raising awareness and changing perceptions. But the doors they walked through were pushed open by pioneers who faced an even less inviting environment.

In celebration of Pride month and Logo's Trailblazers special on June 26, we present 5 transgender activists who blazed a trail for all of us.

More: http://www.newnownext.com/5-transgender-activists-who-blazed-a-trail-for-the-lgbt-community/06/2014/
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