new_logoThe Transgender Education and Advocacy Program of Mississippi (TEAP-MS) focuses on strategies that reduce discrimination faced by trans and gender non-conforming people by collaborating directly with the trans community to educate the public at-large, media, and policymakers.

TEAP-MS is an integral part of the We Are All Mississippi (WAAM) Campaign. The aim of TEAP-MS is to dispel the fear surrounding transgender and gender non-conforming individuals by educating our communities about harmful myths and increasing the visibility of transgender activists. TEAP-MS also advocates for the rights of transgender and gender non-conforming people at the state and local levels.

ID-ME

Voting is the cornerstone to our democracy. But for the trans/GNC community, it can be a cumbersome task now that Voter ID is a requirement at every election. We want to create a barrier-free and non-threatening zone so that all transgender and gender non-conforming Mississippians can cast their ballot without fear or intimidation. The TEAP-MS Program introduces “I.D. Me,” an advocacy-led program that will provide a step-by-step guide and legal assistance to those seeking name/gender marker changes. The goal of this program is to further the voting rights of trans/GNC individuals and increase access to the polls. Voting rights matter, and we are working to ensure that the votes of the trans/GNC community count. Download our ID-ME Brochure below to learn more.

Transgender 

Transgender is often used to describe people whose gender identity, expression or behavior is different from those typically associated with their assigned sex at birth. Being transgender is not dependent upon medical procedures. Trans is shorthand. There are approximately 15,000 Mississippians who identify as transgender.

Gender non-conforming

This term is used to describe people whose gender expression is different from conventional expectations of masculinity and femininity. GNC is shorthand. Not all GNC people identify as transgender nor vice versa.

 

Play the Prezi below full-screen to learn more about transgender rights in Mississippi.