Posted on 05/24/2023 3:20:55 PM PDT by DallasBiff
Attendees from 16 states came together for a prom celebration supported by donors like Elliot Page and Ariana Grande.
Michael wore a blue, tulle-draped gown with a long train (their inspiration was the MET Gala, which they hope to attend one day) and performed the song Warrior by Demi Lovato. He danced with his friends and let themselves soak in an experience they didn’t think they’d ever get to have: going to prom.
At the nation’s capitol on Monday night, trans youth organizers threw the Trans Youth Prom, bringing together attendees from 16 states. According to a press release, the Prom had several high-profile supporters and donors like Elliot Page and Ariana Grande and attendees were between the ages of 5 and 20. The Prom came during a year which has seen more anti-LGBTQ legislation introduced than ever before and was billed as a “celebratory manifestation of trans people’s beautiful, expansive communities, and their right to thrive.”
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Arianna’s brother is gay and a performer as a dancer on Broadway. He was on Big Brother a couple of years ago.
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