Az Franco

LET’S STOP ASSUMING PEOPLE’S PRONOUNS

being misgendered hurts on so many levels. by assuming someones pronouns, you are not only risking causing them distress, but also reinforcing the false idea that appearance = pronouns. It does not!! it’s a privilege not to have to worry about how someone will gender you, as a result of how they perceive your genderContinue reading “LET’S STOP ASSUMING PEOPLE’S PRONOUNS”

SUPPORT & PROTECT BLACK TRANS LIVES

For black trans futures everywhere, there is still work to be done. —> Donate:@theokraproject@translawcenter@forthegworls@glits_inc@themarshapjohnsoninstituteThe Black Trans Travel FundThe Emergency Release FundThe Sylvia Rivera Law Project@btfacollective@tgijustice@twoc_collective Follow:@munroebergdorf@travisalabanza@raquel_willis@janetmock@angelicaross@kennyethanjones@campbellx@dexrated@dr_ronx@beninldn@rjchace@thevoiceofcolour@everydayracism_@antiracismdaily@blklivesmatter@aclu_nationwide support & protect black trans lives like you support and protect white cis ones. feel free tag anyone / any organisations I didn’t mention, in the comments xxx

LETS STOP TELLING TRANS PEOPLE TO BE PATIENT

since I first remember questioning my gender identity, I’ve had to be patient. I’ve had to wait to connect with myself, to see myself, to BE myself. waiting & being patient is something we, as trans people, often have to do. we spend what feels like LIFETIMES being patient. & although intentions may not beContinue reading “LETS STOP TELLING TRANS PEOPLE TO BE PATIENT”

STOP CAPITALISING OFF OUR RAINBOW

Pride month is FAST approaching & I’m interested to see if any businesses have learned from their mistakes of the past years The amount of logos changed for a month, window displays lasting just for pride. It’s all performative & exploitative, if in reality nothing is being done to support & accommodate LGBTQ+ people. It’sContinue reading “STOP CAPITALISING OFF OUR RAINBOW”

for Knude Society – BUSTING MISCONCEPTIONS AROUND TRANS SEX

Trans* people are often highly misunderstood in the world of sex. Our bodies being seen by society as ‘different’ and ‘shameful’ means that transgender people are often at risk of inappropriate & harmful misconceptions in regards to sex. Not only this but it can be particularly hard for trans people to open up about theirContinue reading “for Knude Society – BUSTING MISCONCEPTIONS AROUND TRANS SEX”

for Women’s Republic LET’S NORMALIZE THIS: TRANS INCLUSION

Recently I answered some questions for Women’s Republic all about transgender inclusion. Read the full article below / via Women’s Republic “ With Transgender Awareness Week in November, how better to celebrate then with a fab Q&A with activist @youcancallmeaz Az has an Instagram platform with a substantial following and aims to spread awareness ofContinue reading “for Women’s Republic LET’S NORMALIZE THIS: TRANS INCLUSION”

AMPLIFY OUR VOICES

#TRANSGENDERAWARENESSWEEK The first 3 steps to being a trans ally: 1. Listen to & share the voices of trans people! There are SO many accounts on the internet including mine, where trans people are pouring free resources out there for you to learn from. SEEK THEM. Follow at least 5 new accounts this week toContinue reading “AMPLIFY OUR VOICES”

DON’T DEAD NAME!

Misgendering & dead-naming are threats to transgender people’s identities. N e v e r use someone’s dead name or pronouns, even when talking about them in the past. The term itself is pretty self explanatory. It’s called a dead name for a reason. The name is dead to this person. I’ve heard in the past,Continue reading “DON’T DEAD NAME!”