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10 Most Influential Transgender People In The World #ProudToBe

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From Caitlyn Jenner to Laverne Cox, these famous trans have a positive impact on society and in pop culture.

If the recent mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida has taught us anything, it’s that the issues facing the LGBT community are far from over. However, the vigils and outpouring of support from both the LGBT community and their allies have also proved how strong and courageous a network they have. We still have a long way to go, but thanks to the media as well as powerful and influential people who have come out as transgender, society is beginning to understand the issues and problems faced by the transgender community.

One of the major and crucial changes that has been happening in the media is that transgender people are starting the play the roles of transgender characters in TV shows and movies. Laverne Cox has made waves as Sophia Burset in Orange is the New Black. Her character is a fan favourite and she has used her fame and popularity to speak on the issues the transgender community is dealing with today. Hari Nef is another transgender actress taking the world by storm. She stars as Gittel in season 2 of Transparent and was also the first transgender model to be signed to IGM models. Transparent also hired a transgender woman as one of their writers. Our Lady J draws on her years of experience being a transgender for the show and is also known for urging Hollywood executives to hire trans people in front and behind the cameras.

Raffi Freedman-Gurspan has become an icon of equality for transgender people in the workplace. She was the first transgender person to be hired at the White House by president Obama and now works there as the primary LGBT liaison, where she is the lead contact for LGBT groups on all issues. And Stephen Whittle has used his career as a writer, lawyer and educator to inform the world about transgender issues, and has devoted his life to achieving equality for trans people in the UK.

Then there are the media stars such as Caitlyn Jenner and Chaz Bono who have had their transformation eyed the entire way. They have certainly become influential voices for the transgender community at large. Everyone on this list is powerful for the transgender community in one way or another. In today’s video we take a look at ten of the most influential transgender people in the world. Be prepare to be amazed.

In what ways can we as a society continue to support and advocate for transgender individuals and their rights?

Transgender rights and representation have been at the forefront of global conversations in recent years. With more visibility and acceptance of transgender individuals, the world is witnessing an unprecedented rise of influential transgender figures that are making a significant impact on society. These individuals are trailblazers in their own right and have inspired countless people worldwide, making them the most influential transgender people in the world today. Here are the top ten:

1. Laverne Cox: Actress and LGBTQ+ advocate, Laverne Cox is the first transgender person to receive a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in the Netflix series “Orange is the New Black.” An inspiring activist, she uses her platform to shed light on issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community.

2. Caitlyn Jenner: An Olympic gold medalist and reality TV star, Caitlyn Jenner announced her transition in 2015 and has since become a prominent advocate for transgender rights. Her visibility in the media has helped raise awareness and understanding of transgender individuals and their experiences.

3. Janet Mock: A writer, director, and transgender activist, Janet Mock sparked a nationwide conversation about transgender people and their struggle for dignity and respect with her memoir “Redefining Realness.” She has since become an influential voice in the fight for transgender rights and representation.

4. Andreja Pejic: An androgynous model, Andreja Pejic became the first transgender model to appear in several high-fashion runway shows. Her success has helped challenge the fashion industry’s standards of beauty and has paved the way for other transgender models.

5. Jazz Jennings: A transgender activist, author, and television personality, Jazz Jennings has been advocating for transgender rights since the age of six. She is the founder of the TransKids Purple Rainbow Foundation, which supports transgender children and their families.

6. Lili Elbe: Lili Elbe was a Danish painter and one of the first known recipients of gender confirmation surgery. She documented her transition in her diary, which later became the basis for the 2015 film “The Danish Girl.”

7. Chelsea Manning: A former U.S. Army intelligence analyst, Chelsea Manning was jailed for leaking classified information to WikiLeaks in 2010. Manning came out as transgender in 2013 and has since become known as an activist, writer, and lecturer on human rights issues.

8. Marsha P. Johnson: A transgender activist, performer, and self-identified drag queen, Marsha P. Johnson was a pivotal figure in the Stonewall uprising in 1969. She was a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, particularly for trans people of color.

9. Aydian Dowling: Aydian Dowling gained recognition after a video of his Fitness Transformation went viral on YouTube. He is the founder and CEO of Point of Pride, an organization that helps transgender people, particularly trans men, with gender-affirming surgeries.

10. Chaz Bono: Chaz Bono is a writer, actor, and musician, and the only child of entertainers Sonny and Cher. After coming out as a lesbian, he underwent gender confirmation surgery in 2010, making him one of the most openly transgender public figures in America.

These influential transgender people have paved the way for countless transgender individuals, helping to make the world a more accepting and inclusive place. They continue to inspire and educate, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of the transgender community, and pushing for greater understanding, respect, and equality. Their courage and resilience are a testament to the power of advocacy and the enduring potential within us all to create positive change in the world. #ProudToBe