Trans Kids Host Their Own Prom
Summary by NewsWall May 24 23
- Roughly 150 trans children and adults from 16 states gathered in Washington, D.C. to attend a prom celebrating trans kids.
- The 1970s-inspired decor included a 'Tunnel of Love' in the colors of the trans flag.
- Trans Prom is a statement of what schools and public life would be like if trans people were celebrated and protected.
- Hobbes Chukumba, a 16-year-old member of the trans prom steering committee, lives in a state where his family isn't too worried about facing anti-trans legislation.
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| Last Updated | May 24 23 |
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