Hope Giselle
Hope Giselle | |
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| Born | August 2, 1993 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | Haitian Cuban American |
| Alma mater | Alabama State University |
| Occupation(s) | Consultant,Activist, author |
| Website | hopegiselle |
Hope Giselle (born August 2, 1993[1]) is an African-American transgender activist and author.[2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Giselle grew up in Miami, Florida.[3][4] She attended Alabama State University,[3] where she founded the school's first group for LGBTQ students.[5] She graduated as the first openly trans woman at the university to earn both bachelor's and master's degrees in fine arts.[3][4][5]
Career and activism
[edit]In 2022, Giselle launched AllowMe, a nonprofit that promotes the personal and professional growth of young LGBTQ people of color.[3][5]
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][6][7]
As of October 2023[update], Giselle serves as the communications director for the GSA Network,[2] and director of training for GET Phluid.[6][8][9]
Writing
[edit]In 2018, Giselle published the memoir Becoming Hope: Removing the Disguise.[10] In 2021, she followed up with another memoir, Until I Met Black Men.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Giselle has spoken openly about experiencing suicidal ideation in response to bullying during her freshman year of college.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Giselle, Hope (August 2, 2023). "Welcome to my Renaissance". Retrieved October 15, 2023 – via Instagram.
Today, I turn 30
- ^ a b c d "'Live out loud': US Black queer activists fight against 'tactics of erasure'". The Guardian. Associated Press. October 15, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Marks-Joseph, Andrea (September 8, 2022). "How Hope Giselle overcame bullying to help others live their best lives". Queerty. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b c "Meet the Logo30: Hope Giselle". Logo TV. June 28, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ a b Key, Michael (August 28, 2023). "LGBTQ groups participate in March on Washington". Washington Blade. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ Aaron, Darian (August 28, 2023). "60th Anniv. March on Washington: Peppermint, Black LGBTQ Leaders Urge Inclusivity in Historic Speeches". GLAAD. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ "A Q&A on Our Journey with GET Phluid". Victoria's Secret. August 14, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ "Who We Are". Get Phluid. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ Giselle, Hope (August 2, 2018). Becoming Hope: Removing the Disguise. BookBaby. ISBN 9781543940664. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ Giselle, Hope (November 12, 2021). Until I Met Black Men. BookBaby. ISBN 9781667801124. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
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