Attendees from 16 states came together for a prom celebration supported by donors like Elliot Page and Ariana Grande. 💖
Attendees from 16 states came together for a prom celebration supported by donors like Elliot Page and Ariana Grande.Michael wore a blue, tulle-draped gown with a long train and performed the songby Demi Lovato. He danced with his friends and let themselves soak in an experience they didn’t think they’d ever get to have: going to prom.
At the nation’s capitol on Monday night, trans youth organizers threw the Trans Youth Prom, bringing together attendees from 16 states. According to a press release, the Prom had several high-profile supporters and donors like Elliot Page and Ariana Grande and attendees were between the ages of 5 and 20. The Prom came duringand was billed as a “celebratory manifestation of trans people’s beautiful, expansive communities, and their right to thrive.
If their only option was their high school’s prom, Michael, 15, wouldn’t go – they don’t feel like they fit in amongst their peers and are often bullied . But at Trans Youth Prom, Michael felt free to be himself, extravagance and all. Their dress was a reflection of their personality and they were excited to see what the other attendees would wear. “At my school, I wouldn’t wear the dress,” Michael said. “So I’m really grateful for this whole experience.
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