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Chasten Buttigieg was born on June 23, 1989, in Traverse City, Michigan, into a working-class family. The youngest of three brothers, he grew up in a conservative, rural environment where he often felt out of place. From an early age, Chasten struggled with understanding his identity,...

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Kim Petras is a German singer, songwriter, and pop artist known for her work in the electronic and pop music genres. She became internationally known in her late teens not only for her music but also for being one of the youngest people to undergo gender confirmation surgery at the age of 16, a...

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Carl Nassib's story is one of resilience, determination, and quiet strength, marked by his journey from a small town in Pennsylvania to the heights of professional football.

Carl grew up in a close-knit family that valued hard work and humility. As a young boy, Carl was full of energy...

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Tessa Ganserer broke down barriers in German politics when she became one of two transgender women elected to the German federal Parliament in 2021.

Tessa pursued a career in politics, dedicating herself to causes that aligned with her deep connection to the world around her. She became a...

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Brittney Griner grew up in Houston, Texas, and showed an early interest in sports. She attended Nimitz High School, where she played basketball and gained national attention for her incredible shot-blocking ability and dunking prowess, which is rare in women's basketball.

Griner played...

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Justine Simone Lindsay started dancing when she was very very young and immediately knew she had a gift for creative movement. She spent her early years honing on her dance skills with a preference for ballet.

Justine Lindsay’s selection as a TopCats cheerleader marked a pivotal...

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What could our largest library of LGBTQIA2+ books mean to you? Join the Free Library of Philadelphia for a community visioning session for the Barbara Gittings Gay & Lesbian Collection—

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Every month, Mazzoni Center’s Food Bank has 1,200 client visits, distributing nutritious food to community members in need. With September being Hunger Action Month, it is a great time to help support this life-saving piece of Mazzoni Center’s whole-person care. A donation of just $...

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Our Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference (PTWC) begins in 15 days on September 5. While our general track registration for in-person participation is filled, there are still two ways to participate in this year’s conference.

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