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Trans Day of Visibility offers chance for community to stand in solidarity and support

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Visibility within the transgender community is often a Catch-22, especially for trans people of color, or those living in rural, conservative areas.

Hiding one’s identity can be a damaging experience and increase feelings of isolation, stigma and shame. But standing out as a trans person can make someone a target for discrimination or violence. As a trans man who studies transgender health and well-being, I believe Trans Day of Visibility – celebrated annually on March 31 – is an important day that allows community members to come together and find support and solidarity by knowing they are not alone.

A celebration’s history Trans Day of Visibility acknowledges the contributions made by people within the transgender, nonbinary and

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