05/01/2026
Welcome May Day - office is closed for this reason and Welcome the Gender Umbrella.
May the learning actually begin…
With so much noise, misinformation, and heated conversation surrounding transgender lives right now, sometimes the most important thing we can do is get back to basics.
Today especially, grounding ourselves in understanding matters.
At the heart of it, this is about people. Respect. Identity. Dignity. Community.
Before assumptions, politics, or headlines, there’s value in making sure we understand the fundamentals of what terms mean, why pronouns matter, and how we can show up for one another with compassion.
According to the Human Rights Campaign, transgender is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the s*x they were assigned at birth, and understanding starts with education.
Education is not division.
Understanding is not harm.
And respect should never be controversial.
Whether you’re learning for yourself, your family, or your community, taking a moment to return to the basics can help create more informed, thoughtful conversations.
Because when the world gets loud, clarity matters.
Learn more here: https://www.hrc.org/resources/understanding-the-transgender-community