Trans Up Front
@transupfrontil.com
We are dedicated to centering trans voices in the fight for trans rights, providing advocacy, education, and action.
The Supreme Court let the Trump admin’s discriminatory passport policy move forward—putting trans, gender-diverse & intersex people at risk. We’ll keep showing up to listen, support, & fight for dignity, safety, & recognition for every TGNC person. 💜
November 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The Supreme Court let the Trump admin’s discriminatory passport policy move forward—putting trans, gender-diverse & intersex people at risk. We’ll keep showing up to listen, support, & fight for dignity, safety, & recognition for every TGNC person. 💜
Happy Trans Parents Day!
November 3, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Happy Trans Parents Day!
Today is Intersex Awareness Day!
Sex was NEVER a binary. The rising tide of anti-trans sentiment and laws cause incredible harm to intersex people.
It is more important than ever that we stand together against the rising tide of hate that impacts both communities.
Sex was NEVER a binary. The rising tide of anti-trans sentiment and laws cause incredible harm to intersex people.
It is more important than ever that we stand together against the rising tide of hate that impacts both communities.
October 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Today is Intersex Awareness Day!
Sex was NEVER a binary. The rising tide of anti-trans sentiment and laws cause incredible harm to intersex people.
It is more important than ever that we stand together against the rising tide of hate that impacts both communities.
Sex was NEVER a binary. The rising tide of anti-trans sentiment and laws cause incredible harm to intersex people.
It is more important than ever that we stand together against the rising tide of hate that impacts both communities.
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in Africa including the Sekrata, Mashoga, Ashtime, and Mino.
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in Africa including the Sekrata, Mashoga, Ashtime, and Mino.
October 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in Africa including the Sekrata, Mashoga, Ashtime, and Mino.
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in Africa including the Sekrata, Mashoga, Ashtime, and Mino.
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in South Asia including the Metis, Hijra, and Aravani.
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in South Asia including the Metis, Hijra, and Aravani.
October 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in South Asia including the Metis, Hijra, and Aravani.
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in South Asia including the Metis, Hijra, and Aravani.
We have received our very first award—the Doer Award—from Pride Action Tank!
Congratulations to out fellow honorees Tracy Baim (Dreamer Award) and Evette Cardona (Definer Award) who are inspirations to the work we do. And a huge thank you to the team at Pride Action Tank for this amazing honor.
Congratulations to out fellow honorees Tracy Baim (Dreamer Award) and Evette Cardona (Definer Award) who are inspirations to the work we do. And a huge thank you to the team at Pride Action Tank for this amazing honor.
October 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We have received our very first award—the Doer Award—from Pride Action Tank!
Congratulations to out fellow honorees Tracy Baim (Dreamer Award) and Evette Cardona (Definer Award) who are inspirations to the work we do. And a huge thank you to the team at Pride Action Tank for this amazing honor.
Congratulations to out fellow honorees Tracy Baim (Dreamer Award) and Evette Cardona (Definer Award) who are inspirations to the work we do. And a huge thank you to the team at Pride Action Tank for this amazing honor.
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in Southeast Asia including Kathoey, Acault, Bakla, Calabai, Calalai, and Bissu.
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in Southeast Asia including Kathoey, Acault, Bakla, Calabai, Calalai, and Bissu.
October 19, 2025 at 8:43 PM
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in Southeast Asia including Kathoey, Acault, Bakla, Calabai, Calalai, and Bissu.
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many transgender and nonbinary traditions found in Southeast Asia including Kathoey, Acault, Bakla, Calabai, Calalai, and Bissu.
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting the transgender traditions of the Maori people
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting the transgender traditions of the Maori people
October 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting the transgender traditions of the Maori people
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting the transgender traditions of the Maori people
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many Pacific Island traditions including the Mahu, Fa'afafine, and Fakaleiti.
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many Pacific Island traditions including the Mahu, Fa'afafine, and Fakaleiti.
October 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many Pacific Island traditions including the Mahu, Fa'afafine, and Fakaleiti.
We are highlighting global trans and nonbinary identities both in history and enduring today.
Today we are highlighting some of the many Pacific Island traditions including the Mahu, Fa'afafine, and Fakaleiti.
One week ago, TUF and TMASC hosted Fall Into Fun TGNC Family Field Day; a day of community, joy, games, arts & crafts, music, performances, and more!
Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, performers, and everyone who came.
We're already looking forward to next year!
Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, performers, and everyone who came.
We're already looking forward to next year!
October 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
One week ago, TUF and TMASC hosted Fall Into Fun TGNC Family Field Day; a day of community, joy, games, arts & crafts, music, performances, and more!
Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, performers, and everyone who came.
We're already looking forward to next year!
Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, performers, and everyone who came.
We're already looking forward to next year!
Our first annual TGNC Family Field Day was an amazing success! Over a hundred people attended, participating in throw-back sports, arts & crafts, entertainment, and so much more!
Remember: choosing joy in dark times is a radical act.
Thank you to volunteers, sponsors, and attendees!
Remember: choosing joy in dark times is a radical act.
Thank you to volunteers, sponsors, and attendees!
October 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our first annual TGNC Family Field Day was an amazing success! Over a hundred people attended, participating in throw-back sports, arts & crafts, entertainment, and so much more!
Remember: choosing joy in dark times is a radical act.
Thank you to volunteers, sponsors, and attendees!
Remember: choosing joy in dark times is a radical act.
Thank you to volunteers, sponsors, and attendees!
Join us next Sun, Oct. 12th for a FREE day of community, joy, & belonging. We’re thrilled to share our schedule of events, packed with games, activities, speakers, & fun.
So bring your friends, family, and chosen family, and let’s make memories together!
www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
So bring your friends, family, and chosen family, and let’s make memories together!
www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
October 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Join us next Sun, Oct. 12th for a FREE day of community, joy, & belonging. We’re thrilled to share our schedule of events, packed with games, activities, speakers, & fun.
So bring your friends, family, and chosen family, and let’s make memories together!
www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
So bring your friends, family, and chosen family, and let’s make memories together!
www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
🌈✨ Happy LGBTQ+ History Month from Trans Up Front IL! ✨🌈
All month long we’ll be sharing trans historical facts to honor our past and uplift our community’s legacy. 💖
Follow along, learn with us, and celebrate the beauty of our community. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
All month long we’ll be sharing trans historical facts to honor our past and uplift our community’s legacy. 💖
Follow along, learn with us, and celebrate the beauty of our community. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
October 2, 2025 at 1:42 AM
🌈✨ Happy LGBTQ+ History Month from Trans Up Front IL! ✨🌈
All month long we’ll be sharing trans historical facts to honor our past and uplift our community’s legacy. 💖
Follow along, learn with us, and celebrate the beauty of our community. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
All month long we’ll be sharing trans historical facts to honor our past and uplift our community’s legacy. 💖
Follow along, learn with us, and celebrate the beauty of our community. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Are you getting excited about our upcoming field day? I know we are! Check out some of our wonderful sponsors!
Register for FREE today! www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
Register for FREE today! www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
September 25, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Are you getting excited about our upcoming field day? I know we are! Check out some of our wonderful sponsors!
Register for FREE today! www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
Register for FREE today! www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
Get excited! Field day is only a couple weeks away! Be part of creating trans joy and become a sponsor.
Learn more at www.transupfrontil.com/sponsorfield...
Learn more at www.transupfrontil.com/sponsorfield...
September 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Get excited! Field day is only a couple weeks away! Be part of creating trans joy and become a sponsor.
Learn more at www.transupfrontil.com/sponsorfield...
Learn more at www.transupfrontil.com/sponsorfield...
🚨 CALL TO ACTION: TODAY at 7pm! 🚨
Stand with TGNC youth & families in Marengo, IL against District 165’s plan to host anti-trans speaker Dr. Kathy Koch. The district paid for this event violating separation of church & state & the Illinois Human Rights Act.
✊ Show up. Speak out. Protect our youth.
Stand with TGNC youth & families in Marengo, IL against District 165’s plan to host anti-trans speaker Dr. Kathy Koch. The district paid for this event violating separation of church & state & the Illinois Human Rights Act.
✊ Show up. Speak out. Protect our youth.
September 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🚨 CALL TO ACTION: TODAY at 7pm! 🚨
Stand with TGNC youth & families in Marengo, IL against District 165’s plan to host anti-trans speaker Dr. Kathy Koch. The district paid for this event violating separation of church & state & the Illinois Human Rights Act.
✊ Show up. Speak out. Protect our youth.
Stand with TGNC youth & families in Marengo, IL against District 165’s plan to host anti-trans speaker Dr. Kathy Koch. The district paid for this event violating separation of church & state & the Illinois Human Rights Act.
✊ Show up. Speak out. Protect our youth.
🍦✨ Join us TODAY, Monday Sept 22nd at Jeni’s Ice Cream in Andersonville to raise money for Trans Up Front! ✨🍦
Come grab a scoop, support TGNC youth & families, and be part of uplifting trans joy in our community. Every cone counts! 💜
📍 Jeni’s Andersonville
📅 3pm-6pm
Come grab a scoop, support TGNC youth & families, and be part of uplifting trans joy in our community. Every cone counts! 💜
📍 Jeni’s Andersonville
📅 3pm-6pm
September 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
🍦✨ Join us TODAY, Monday Sept 22nd at Jeni’s Ice Cream in Andersonville to raise money for Trans Up Front! ✨🍦
Come grab a scoop, support TGNC youth & families, and be part of uplifting trans joy in our community. Every cone counts! 💜
📍 Jeni’s Andersonville
📅 3pm-6pm
Come grab a scoop, support TGNC youth & families, and be part of uplifting trans joy in our community. Every cone counts! 💜
📍 Jeni’s Andersonville
📅 3pm-6pm
🌟 Call for Volunteers! 🌟
Joy is an act of resistance—help us build a day of community & trans joy at Fall into Fun: TGNC Family Field Day on Oct 12! 🍂
Volunteer for logistics, sports, art projects & more. Got an idea? We’d love to hear it!
👉 Sign up here: forms.gle/NVX8C7VeYcYk...
Joy is an act of resistance—help us build a day of community & trans joy at Fall into Fun: TGNC Family Field Day on Oct 12! 🍂
Volunteer for logistics, sports, art projects & more. Got an idea? We’d love to hear it!
👉 Sign up here: forms.gle/NVX8C7VeYcYk...
September 22, 2025 at 12:16 PM
🌟 Call for Volunteers! 🌟
Joy is an act of resistance—help us build a day of community & trans joy at Fall into Fun: TGNC Family Field Day on Oct 12! 🍂
Volunteer for logistics, sports, art projects & more. Got an idea? We’d love to hear it!
👉 Sign up here: forms.gle/NVX8C7VeYcYk...
Joy is an act of resistance—help us build a day of community & trans joy at Fall into Fun: TGNC Family Field Day on Oct 12! 🍂
Volunteer for logistics, sports, art projects & more. Got an idea? We’d love to hear it!
👉 Sign up here: forms.gle/NVX8C7VeYcYk...
We’re so excited to be in Decatur this weekend for Decatur Pridefest! 🎉
✨ Stop by our booth for:
📸 A fun photo booth
🎡 Trivia wheel prizes
📚 Resources + info
🛍️ Merch and more!
💜 We’re also looking for a few more volunteers—come be part of the TUF team!
Sign up here: forms.gle/7y5LHtQ9Nu2p...
✨ Stop by our booth for:
📸 A fun photo booth
🎡 Trivia wheel prizes
📚 Resources + info
🛍️ Merch and more!
💜 We’re also looking for a few more volunteers—come be part of the TUF team!
Sign up here: forms.gle/7y5LHtQ9Nu2p...
September 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
We’re so excited to be in Decatur this weekend for Decatur Pridefest! 🎉
✨ Stop by our booth for:
📸 A fun photo booth
🎡 Trivia wheel prizes
📚 Resources + info
🛍️ Merch and more!
💜 We’re also looking for a few more volunteers—come be part of the TUF team!
Sign up here: forms.gle/7y5LHtQ9Nu2p...
✨ Stop by our booth for:
📸 A fun photo booth
🎡 Trivia wheel prizes
📚 Resources + info
🛍️ Merch and more!
💜 We’re also looking for a few more volunteers—come be part of the TUF team!
Sign up here: forms.gle/7y5LHtQ9Nu2p...
🚨 Only 4 days left! 🚨
Don’t miss your chance to apply for the TUF Ambassador Program with Trans Up Front IL! 🏳️⚧️ This is your opportunity to help shape programs, uplift your community, and be a voice for TGNC youth.
Apply now and join us in making a difference
👉 www.transupfrontil.com/tufambassador
Don’t miss your chance to apply for the TUF Ambassador Program with Trans Up Front IL! 🏳️⚧️ This is your opportunity to help shape programs, uplift your community, and be a voice for TGNC youth.
Apply now and join us in making a difference
👉 www.transupfrontil.com/tufambassador
September 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🚨 Only 4 days left! 🚨
Don’t miss your chance to apply for the TUF Ambassador Program with Trans Up Front IL! 🏳️⚧️ This is your opportunity to help shape programs, uplift your community, and be a voice for TGNC youth.
Apply now and join us in making a difference
👉 www.transupfrontil.com/tufambassador
Don’t miss your chance to apply for the TUF Ambassador Program with Trans Up Front IL! 🏳️⚧️ This is your opportunity to help shape programs, uplift your community, and be a voice for TGNC youth.
Apply now and join us in making a difference
👉 www.transupfrontil.com/tufambassador
🚨 Trump’s threats of “war” on Chicago endanger all families—especially immigrants, refugees, and TGNC youth. Trans Up Front stands united: every child and every family deserves safety and dignity. Protecting the most vulnerable is powerful resistance.
September 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🚨 Trump’s threats of “war” on Chicago endanger all families—especially immigrants, refugees, and TGNC youth. Trans Up Front stands united: every child and every family deserves safety and dignity. Protecting the most vulnerable is powerful resistance.
🍂✨ Fall into Fun: TGNC Family Field Day! ✨🍂
Join us for a FREE day of games, laughter, & community for transgender, nonbinary, & gender-nonconforming folks + families.
📅 Sun, Oct 12, 11am
📍 Madison Meadows Park, Lombard IL
💛 All ages welcome!
Register free ➡️ www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
Join us for a FREE day of games, laughter, & community for transgender, nonbinary, & gender-nonconforming folks + families.
📅 Sun, Oct 12, 11am
📍 Madison Meadows Park, Lombard IL
💛 All ages welcome!
Register free ➡️ www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
September 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
🍂✨ Fall into Fun: TGNC Family Field Day! ✨🍂
Join us for a FREE day of games, laughter, & community for transgender, nonbinary, & gender-nonconforming folks + families.
📅 Sun, Oct 12, 11am
📍 Madison Meadows Park, Lombard IL
💛 All ages welcome!
Register free ➡️ www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
Join us for a FREE day of games, laughter, & community for transgender, nonbinary, & gender-nonconforming folks + families.
📅 Sun, Oct 12, 11am
📍 Madison Meadows Park, Lombard IL
💛 All ages welcome!
Register free ➡️ www.transupfrontil.com/fieldday
Across Illinois and the nation, trans youth are under attack.
Join us in our continued fight to protect trans youth lives!
✊🏽 Trans youth deserve care. ✊🏽 Trans youth deserve safety. ✊🏽 Trans youth deserve to live. ✊🏽 Trans healthcare is a human right.
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Join us in our continued fight to protect trans youth lives!
✊🏽 Trans youth deserve care. ✊🏽 Trans youth deserve safety. ✊🏽 Trans youth deserve to live. ✊🏽 Trans healthcare is a human right.
mobilize.us/s/EbuDxk
July 31, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Across Illinois and the nation, trans youth are under attack.
Join us in our continued fight to protect trans youth lives!
✊🏽 Trans youth deserve care. ✊🏽 Trans youth deserve safety. ✊🏽 Trans youth deserve to live. ✊🏽 Trans healthcare is a human right.
mobilize.us/s/EbuDxk
Join us in our continued fight to protect trans youth lives!
✊🏽 Trans youth deserve care. ✊🏽 Trans youth deserve safety. ✊🏽 Trans youth deserve to live. ✊🏽 Trans healthcare is a human right.
mobilize.us/s/EbuDxk
Looking for an awesome comedy event tomorrow night with funds raised going to support Trans Up Front?! Come hang out with us and see an amazing, inclusive, interpreted standup comedy showcase tomorrow at My Buddy's, 7pm!
www.exploretock.com/mybuddys/eve...
www.exploretock.com/mybuddys/eve...
July 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Looking for an awesome comedy event tomorrow night with funds raised going to support Trans Up Front?! Come hang out with us and see an amazing, inclusive, interpreted standup comedy showcase tomorrow at My Buddy's, 7pm!
www.exploretock.com/mybuddys/eve...
www.exploretock.com/mybuddys/eve...
Last night, we had the deep honor of having our Executive Director, Asher McMaher, sitting in community with transgender and gender nonconforming individuals for a critical conversation following the State of Emergency for Transfemicide issued in Chicago.
www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
July 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Last night, we had the deep honor of having our Executive Director, Asher McMaher, sitting in community with transgender and gender nonconforming individuals for a critical conversation following the State of Emergency for Transfemicide issued in Chicago.
www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...