Hope Giselle

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Hope Giselle
Hope Giselle Headshot (cropped).jpg
Born (1993-08-02) August 2, 1993 (age 32)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Alma mater Alabama State University
OccupationsConsultant, activist, author
Website hopegiselle.com

Hope Giselle (born August 2, 1993 [1] ) is an African-American transgender activist and author. [2] [3] She is the executive director of the National Trans Visibility March. [4]

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Early life and education

Giselle grew up in Miami, Florida. [3] [5] She attended Alabama State University, [3] where she founded the school's first group for LGBTQ students. [6] She graduated as the first openly trans woman at the university to earn both bachelor's and master's degrees in fine arts. [3] [5] [6]

Career and activism

In 2022, Giselle launched AllowMe, a nonprofit that promotes the personal and professional growth of young LGBTQ people of color. [3] [6]

In June 2023, Giselle was a grand marshal of the New York City Pride March. [2]

Giselle was one of the featured speakers at the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington in August 2023, representing the National Black Justice Coalition. [2] [7] [8]

As of October 2023, Giselle serves as the communications director for the GSA Network, [2] and director of training for GET Phluid. [7] [9] [10] As of August 2024, she serves as the executive director, president, and CEO of the National Trans Visibility March. [4]

Writing

In 2018, Giselle published the memoir Becoming Hope: Removing the Disguise. [11] In 2021, she followed up with another memoir, Until I Met Black Men. [12]

Personal life

Giselle has spoken openly about experiencing suicidal ideation in response to bullying during her freshman year of college. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Giselle, Hope (August 2, 2023). "Welcome to my Renaissance" . Retrieved October 15, 2023– via Instagram. Today, I turn 30
  2. 1 2 3 4 "'Live out loud': US Black queer activists fight against 'tactics of erasure'". The Guardian . Associated Press. October 15, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Marks-Joseph, Andrea (September 8, 2022). "How Hope Giselle overcame bullying to help others live their best lives". Queerty . Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  4. 1 2 Ferrannini, John (August 20, 2024). "LGBTQ Agenda: Religious service before national trans march seeks to counter transphobic narratives". Bay Area Reporter . Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  5. 1 2 Keith, K. (August 28, 2023). "Hope Giselle Makes History as the 1st Black Openly Trans Woman to Speak at the March on Washington". Gaye Magazine. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  6. 1 2 3 "Meet the Logo30: Hope Giselle". Logo TV . June 28, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  7. 1 2 Key, Michael (August 28, 2023). "LGBTQ groups participate in March on Washington". Washington Blade . Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  8. ↑ Aaron, Darian (August 28, 2023). "60th Anniv. March on Washington: Peppermint, Black LGBTQ Leaders Urge Inclusivity in Historic Speeches". GLAAD . Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  9. ↑ Phluid, Get (August 14, 2023). "A Q&A on Our Journey with GET Phluid". Victoria's Secret . Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Who We Are". Get Phluid. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  11. ↑ Giselle, Hope (August 2, 2018). Becoming Hope: Removing the Disguise. BookBaby. ISBN   9781543940664 . Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  12. ↑ Giselle, Hope (November 12, 2021). Until I Met Black Men. BookBaby. ISBN   9781667801124 . Retrieved October 15, 2023.
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