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Transgender Day of Visibility: 9 famous transgender rights activists and allies

USA TODAY
Nov. 18, 2019Updated March 31, 2022, 9:12 a.m. ET
The Human Rights Campaign is among a growing number of groups advocating for increased transgender rights in the United States. Here ' s nine people who have spoken out in favor of transgender rights. Laverne Cox, a trans woman, has won numerous awards for her acting and her activism, and has been outspoken about Supreme Court decisions and legislation around transgender discrimination.
The Human Rights Campaign is among a growing number of groups advocating for increased transgender rights in the United States. Here's nine people who have spoken out in favor of transgender rights.

Laverne Cox, a trans woman, has won numerous awards for her acting and her activism, and has been outspoken about Supreme Court decisions and legislation around transgender discrimination.
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Actor Elliot Page came out as transgender in Dec. 2020, announcing his new pronouns and name via Twitter. He later appeared on the cover of Time magazine, becoming the first openly transgender man to do so. In the Time interview, Page stressed the importance of cisgender people educating themselves on transgender lives, rights and medical needs.
Actor Elliot Page came out as transgender in Dec. 2020, announcing his new pronouns and name via Twitter. He later appeared on the cover of Time magazine, becoming the first openly transgender man to do so. In the Time interview, Page stressed the importance of cisgender people educating themselves on transgender lives, rights and medical needs.
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Caitlyn Jenner's transition was publicly documented on E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." On a famous cover of "Vanity Fair" magazine, Jenner debuted her name to the public. Jenner's identification as a Republican sparked controversy within the LGBTQ+ community, but she spoke publicly against US President Donald Trump's policies involving transgender people in 2018.
Caitlyn Jenner's transition was publicly documented on E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." On a famous cover of "Vanity Fair" magazine, Jenner debuted her name to the public. Jenner's identification as a Republican sparked controversy within the LGBTQ+ community, but she spoke publicly against US President Donald Trump's policies involving transgender people in 2018.
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Geena Rocero is a model, activist and the founder of " Gender Proud, " an awareness campaign for transgender individuals. Her milestones include being one of the first transgender models to featured on the cover of " Harper ’ s Bazaar " magazine.
Geena Rocero is a model, activist and the founder of "Gender Proud," an awareness campaign for transgender individuals. Her milestones include being one of the first transgender models to featured on the cover of "Harper’s Bazaar" magazine.
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Cher, mother of Chaz Bono, is also well known for her LGBTQ+ support, on top of her award-winning vocals. She became an outspoken ally for transgender people after Chaz completed his transition in 2010.
Cher, mother of Chaz Bono, is also well known for her LGBTQ+ support, on top of her award-winning vocals. She became an outspoken ally for transgender people after Chaz completed his transition in 2010.
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Mara Keisling is the founder and executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality, based in Washington DC. Keisling's appearances on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and C-SPAN have helped her become more recognizable as a voice for transgender rights.
Mara Keisling is the founder and executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality, based in Washington DC. Keisling's appearances on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and C-SPAN have helped her become more recognizable as a voice for transgender rights.
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Ryan Cassata is a singer/songwriter and performer well-known for speaking at high schools and colleges about gender identity and transgender rights.
Ryan Cassata is a singer/songwriter and performer well-known for speaking at high schools and colleges about gender identity and transgender rights.
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