Transgender Voices of Georgia

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