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In 2021, U.S. President [[Joe Biden]] proclaimed March 31 as a Transgender Day of Visibility, stating in part, "I call upon all Americans to join in the fight for full equality for all transgender people." Biden was the first American president to issue a formal presidential proclamation recognizing the event.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jackson|first=Jon|date=March 31, 2021|title=Biden is the first president to issue Transgender Day of Visibility proclamation|url=https://www.newsweek.com/trans-visibility-day-1580123|url-status=live|website=Newsweek|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213122258/https://www.newsweek.com/trans-visibility-day-1580123|archive-date=February 13, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/03/31/a-proclamation-on-transgender-day-of-visibility-2021/|title=A Proclamation on Transgender Day Of Visibility, 2021|date=March 31, 2021|website=The White House|accessdate=April 2, 2021|archive-date=March 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331130031/https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/03/31/a-proclamation-on-transgender-day-of-visibility-2021/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-03-31/celebrity-letter-trans-day-of-visibility|title=Hollywood luminaries sign letter supporting trans women on Trans Day of Visibility|date=March 31, 2021|website=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=April 2, 2021|archive-date=March 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331193640/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-03-31/celebrity-letter-trans-day-of-visibility|url-status=live}}</ref> Biden issued a similar proclamation a year later, welcoming ''[[Jeopardy!]]'' contestant and transgender woman [[Amy Schneider]] to the White House and announcing a set of measures intended to support [[transgender rights movement|transgender rights]].<ref>{{cite web |title=A Proclamation on Transgender Day Of Visibility, 2022 |url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/03/30/a-proclamation-on-transgender-day-of-visibility-2022/ |website=The White House |access-date=April 12, 2022 |date=March 30, 2022 |archive-date=April 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403042343/https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/03/30/a-proclamation-on-transgender-day-of-visibility-2022/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Judd |first1=Donald |last2=LeBlanc |first2=Paul |title=White House hosts 'Jeopardy!' star Amy Schneider to mark Transgender Day of Visibility |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/31/politics/transgender-day-of-visibility-day-biden-administration/index.html |access-date=12 April 2022 |work=CNN |date=March 31, 2022 |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412012939/https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/31/politics/transgender-day-of-visibility-day-biden-administration/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2021, U.S. President [[Joe Biden]] proclaimed March 31 as a Transgender Day of Visibility, stating in part, "I call upon all Americans to join in the fight for full equality for all transgender people." Biden was the first American president to issue a formal presidential proclamation recognizing the event.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jackson|first=Jon|date=March 31, 2021|title=Biden is the first president to issue Transgender Day of Visibility proclamation|url=https://www.newsweek.com/trans-visibility-day-1580123|url-status=live|website=Newsweek|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213122258/https://www.newsweek.com/trans-visibility-day-1580123|archive-date=February 13, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/03/31/a-proclamation-on-transgender-day-of-visibility-2021/|title=A Proclamation on Transgender Day Of Visibility, 2021|date=March 31, 2021|website=The White House|accessdate=April 2, 2021|archive-date=March 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331130031/https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/03/31/a-proclamation-on-transgender-day-of-visibility-2021/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-03-31/celebrity-letter-trans-day-of-visibility|title=Hollywood luminaries sign letter supporting trans women on Trans Day of Visibility|date=March 31, 2021|website=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=April 2, 2021|archive-date=March 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331193640/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-03-31/celebrity-letter-trans-day-of-visibility|url-status=live}}</ref> Biden issued a similar proclamation a year later, welcoming ''[[Jeopardy!]]'' contestant and transgender woman [[Amy Schneider]] to the White House and announcing a set of measures intended to support [[transgender rights movement|transgender rights]].<ref>{{cite web |title=A Proclamation on Transgender Day Of Visibility, 2022 |url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/03/30/a-proclamation-on-transgender-day-of-visibility-2022/ |website=The White House |access-date=April 12, 2022 |date=March 30, 2022 |archive-date=April 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403042343/https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/03/30/a-proclamation-on-transgender-day-of-visibility-2022/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Judd |first1=Donald |last2=LeBlanc |first2=Paul |title=White House hosts 'Jeopardy!' star Amy Schneider to mark Transgender Day of Visibility |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/31/politics/transgender-day-of-visibility-day-biden-administration/index.html |access-date=12 April 2022 |work=CNN |date=March 31, 2022 |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412012939/https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/31/politics/transgender-day-of-visibility-day-biden-administration/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


2024 marks the 15th anniversary of Transgender Day of Visibility with celebrations planned across the globe.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/2024/03/30/1241589753/transgender-day-of-visibility-rachel-crandall-crocker|title=Trans Day of Visibility began 15 years ago. The founder is still moved by its success|website=[[NPR]]|date=March 30, 2024|access-date=March 30, 2024|archive-date=March 31, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240331002325/https://www.npr.org/2024/03/30/1241589753/transgender-day-of-visibility-rachel-crandall-crocker|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="wh-29mar2024">{{cite web |author1=Joe Biden |author1-link=Joe Biden |title=A Proclamation on Transgender Day of Visibility, 2024 |url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/03/29/a-proclamation-on-transgender-day-of-visibility-2024/ |website=[[The White House]] |access-date=March 30, 2024 |date=March 29, 2024 |archive-date=March 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240330014209/https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/03/29/a-proclamation-on-transgender-day-of-visibility-2024/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/article/transgender-day-visibility-gender-affirming-0858d8f42ece877cfad27488a4ad83dd|title=What to know about Day of Visibility, designed to show the world ‘trans joy’|date=March 28, 2024|access-date=March 30, 2024|website=[[Associated Press]]|archive-date=March 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329054708/https://apnews.com/article/transgender-day-visibility-gender-affirming-0858d8f42ece877cfad27488a4ad83dd|url-status=live}}</ref>
2024 marks the 15th anniversary of Transgender Day of Visibility with celebrations planned across the globe.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/2024/03/30/1241589753/transgender-day-of-visibility-rachel-crandall-crocker|title=Trans Day of Visibility began 15 years ago. The founder is still moved by its success|website=[[NPR]]|date=March 30, 2024|access-date=March 30, 2024|archive-date=March 31, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240331002325/https://www.npr.org/2024/03/30/1241589753/transgender-day-of-visibility-rachel-crandall-crocker|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="wh-29mar2024">{{cite web |author1=Joe Biden |author1-link=Joe Biden |title=A Proclamation on Transgender Day of Visibility, 2024 |url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/03/29/a-proclamation-on-transgender-day-of-visibility-2024/ |website=[[The White House]] |access-date=March 30, 2024 |date=March 29, 2024 |archive-date=March 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240330014209/https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/03/29/a-proclamation-on-transgender-day-of-visibility-2024/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/article/transgender-day-visibility-gender-affirming-0858d8f42ece877cfad27488a4ad83dd|title=What to know about Day of Visibility, designed to show the world ‘trans joy’|date=March 28, 2024|access-date=March 30, 2024|website=[[Associated Press]]|archive-date=March 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329054708/https://apnews.com/article/transgender-day-visibility-gender-affirming-0858d8f42ece877cfad27488a4ad83dd|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2024, March 31 falls on [[Easter Sunday]]. When Biden issued a proclamation on March 29 recognizing the upcoming Transgender Day of Visibility, some conservatives reacted negatively to what they saw as an affront to Christianity.<ref name="wh-29mar2024" /><ref name="nw-30mar2024">{{cite news |last1=Dobkin |first1=Rachel |title=Joe Biden Sparks Fury by Touting Transgender Visibility Day on Easter |url=https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-sparks-fury-proclaiming-easter-transgender-visibility-day-1885302 |access-date=March 30, 2024 |work=[[Newsweek]] |date=March 30, 2024}}</ref>



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International Transgender Day of Visibility (often referred to as TDOV or Trans Day of Visibility) is an annual event occurring on March 31[1][2] dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society. The event was created by transgender activist[3] Rachel Crandall of Michigan in 2009[4] as a reaction to the lack of LGBTQ+ recognition of transgender people, citing the frustration that the only well-known transgender-centered day was the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which mourned the murders of transgender people, but did not acknowledge and celebrate living members of the transgender community. The first International Transgender Day of Visibility was held on March 31, 2009. It has since been spearheaded by the U.S.-based youth advocacy organization Trans Student Educational Resources.[5]

In 2014, the day was observed by activists across the world, including in Ireland[6] and Scotland.[7] In 2015, many transgender individuals participated in an online social media campaign on websites including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram. Participants posted selfies, personal stories, and statistics regarding transgender issues and other related content to raise awareness and increase visibility.[8]

In 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden proclaimed March 31 as a Transgender Day of Visibility, stating in part, "I call upon all Americans to join in the fight for full equality for all transgender people." Biden was the first American president to issue a formal presidential proclamation recognizing the event.[9][10][11] Biden issued a similar proclamation a year later, welcoming Jeopardy! contestant and transgender woman Amy Schneider to the White House and announcing a set of measures intended to support transgender rights.[12][13]

2024 marks the 15th anniversary of Transgender Day of Visibility with celebrations planned across the globe.[14][15][16] In 2024, March 31 falls on Easter Sunday. When Biden issued a proclamation on March 29 recognizing the upcoming Transgender Day of Visibility, some conservatives reacted negatively to what they saw as an affront to Christianity.[15][17]


References

  1. ^ "Nenshi proclaims Trans Day of Visibility". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on April 4, 2013. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
  2. ^ "Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility". Human Rights Campaign. March 31, 2014. Archived from the original on September 11, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  3. ^ "A time to celebrate". The Hamilton Spectator. March 27, 2014. Archived from the original on April 3, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
  4. ^ Carreras, Jessica. "Transgender Day of Visibility plans erupt locally, nationwide". PrideSource. Archived from the original on March 27, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
  5. ^ "On Trans Day of Visibility, Activists Rally to Turn Compassion Into Action". TakePart. Archived from the original on December 2, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  6. ^ "Trans* Education & Advocacy Protest RTE March 31st". Gaelick. March 31, 2014. Archived from the original on April 3, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
  7. ^ "Twitter / The_SSP_: The SSP stands in solidarity ..." March 31, 2014. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
  8. ^ "These Trans People Are Taking Selfies To Celebrate Transgender Day Of Visibility". BuzzFeed LGBT. March 31, 2015. Archived from the original on November 15, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  9. ^ Jackson, Jon (March 31, 2021). "Biden is the first president to issue Transgender Day of Visibility proclamation". Newsweek. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023.
  10. ^ "A Proclamation on Transgender Day Of Visibility, 2021". The White House. March 31, 2021. Archived from the original on March 31, 2021. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  11. ^ "Hollywood luminaries sign letter supporting trans women on Trans Day of Visibility". Los Angeles Times. March 31, 2021. Archived from the original on March 31, 2021. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  12. ^ "A Proclamation on Transgender Day Of Visibility, 2022". The White House. March 30, 2022. Archived from the original on April 3, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  13. ^ Judd, Donald; LeBlanc, Paul (March 31, 2022). "White House hosts 'Jeopardy!' star Amy Schneider to mark Transgender Day of Visibility". CNN. Archived from the original on April 12, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  14. ^ "Trans Day of Visibility began 15 years ago. The founder is still moved by its success". NPR. March 30, 2024. Archived from the original on March 31, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  15. ^ a b Joe Biden (March 29, 2024). "A Proclamation on Transgender Day of Visibility, 2024". The White House. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  16. ^ "What to know about Day of Visibility, designed to show the world 'trans joy'". Associated Press. March 28, 2024. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  17. ^ Dobkin, Rachel (March 30, 2024). "Joe Biden Sparks Fury by Touting Transgender Visibility Day on Easter". Newsweek. Retrieved March 30, 2024.

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