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Deaf Queer Resource Center 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
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National Deaf QTPOC LGBTQ-led nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA.
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Happy Trans Awareness Week!⠀

We love you. 💜🤟🏽🏳️‍⚧️
Happy Trans Awareness Week! ⠀⠀⠀ We love you. 💜🤟🏽🏳️‍⚧️ ***⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ [image: ASL alphabet letters spelling “deaf trans” on a transgender flag. Text at bottom, “Deaf Trans Pride Deaf Queer Resource Center deafqueer”] ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ #TransIsBeautiful #DeafTrans #DeafTransgender #TransgenderDeaf #TransDeaf #DeafNonbinary #NonbinaryDeaf #DeafGenderNonConforming #DeafGenderFuck #DeafGenderExpansive #DeafQueer #DeafGenderQueer #DeafLGBTQ #TransAwareness #TransgenderAwarenessWeek #Trans #Transgender #Deaf #ASL #TransWeek #TransAwarenessWeek #FingerSpelling #TransgenderDayOfVisibility #AmericanSignLanguage #TransgenderAwareness #TransPride #DeafQueer #DeafTransPride #DeafTransgenderPride
November 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Community platforms like ours do not build themselves overnight. Every post, every follower, and every ounce of engagement takes time, care, and years of persistent labor. For some reason, there are people who feel a sense of entitlement to our social media accounts. We receive, virtually daily, messages that make demands like “Post this,” often with no context, no thanks, and no awareness that they are asking for free labor from a vastly overextended and underfunded nonprofit. That is exactly why we created a social media policy several years ago. It helps us set healthy boundaries and helps us stay focused on using our limited time and energy in ways that keep our work sustainable. You can read it here: https://bit.ly/dqrcsocialmedia Thank you in advance for understanding and honoring the ongoing love, time, and tireless labor that we pour into the Deaf Queer Resource Center to do this critical work that we do. *** [image: silhouette of a laptop with DQRC's logo on the screen with text at bottom: "The Deaf Queer Resource Center's Social Media Advertising Policy". At bottom, logos of Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.] #DQRCSocialMediaPolicy
November 12, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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“May you never know the fear of having your human rights debated every election season, or the betrayal and heartbreak of watching loved ones vote against your right to exist. May you never know what it’s like to be trans in a world filled with so much hate it wants to erase your existence simply for living your authentic truth.” —Rye Chase *** [image: progressive Pride flag on left with above quote on right. DQRC’s logo at the bottom] #QueerRightsAreHumanRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Love wins.
“BREAKING: The Supreme Court denied an attempt to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges, the case affirming marriage equality nationwide. Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.” Thank you, @aclu_nationwide *** [image: screenshot of social media post with above text from ACLU] #LoveIsLove #MarriageEquality #LoveWins #SCOTUS
November 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Intersex liberation is part of our collective struggle for justice.

DQRC celebrates intersex people and their fight for self-determination, dignity, and pride. 💛💜
Intersex liberation is part of our collective struggle for justice. DQRC celebrates intersex people and their fight for self-determination, dignity, and pride. 💛💜 *** [image: yellow background with purple circle (Intersex flag) with text: Deaf Intersex People Exist”] #IntersexDayOfSolidarity #DeafIntersex #DeafIntersexPeopleExist
November 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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November 8, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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Today, the Supreme Court of the United States gave Donald Trump the power to enforce a cruel policy he implemented earlier this year that blocks transgender and nonbinary people from having passports that reflect who we are. This is state-sanctioned erasure and a direct attack on our freedom, safety, and dignity. Our identities are not up for debate. No court can ever erase who we are. No court can ever erase our truth. Trans rights are human rights, and come what may, we must keep resisting, keep organizing, and keep fighting with love for a future rooted in justice, liberation, and freedom for each and every one of us. *** [image: trans flag background with text and title: “No Court Can Erase Us”. DQRC’s logo at the bottom] #WeWillNotBeErased #TransIsBeautiful #TransRights #TransPassports #OrrVsTrump #SupremeCourt #SCOTUS #Transgender #Trans #Nonbinary #TransgenderRights #NonbinaryRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Vote!

Your vote matters! It really does.
Vote! Your vote matters! It really does. *** [image: a button pin with “Deaf Queers Vote”. DQRC’s “super” logo at the top. Small text at the bottom, “Your vote matters!”] #DeafQueersVote #DeafQueerVote #DeafLGBTQVote #DeafLGBTQPeopleVote #QueerPeopleVote #DeafQueer #DeafQueers #DeafLGBTQ #QueerDeaf #LGBTQVote #QueerVote #DeafVote #Vote #DeafQueerPeopleVote #Election25
November 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Día de los Muertos

Honoring our ancestors and recently departed loved ones. 💜⠀
⠀ Día de los Muertos Honoring our ancestors and recently departed loved ones. 💜⠀ ⠀ Illustrations by Nicholas Ivins⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ***⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ [image: black background at top in white text, “Dia de los Muertos”. Two coloful Dia de los Muertos images of two couples (skeletons) is shown in the middle titled, “Ella y Ella” (left) and “El y El” (right) by artist Nicholas Ivins. At the bottom there is text, “Honoring Our Queer Ancestors & Loved Ones” and in very small text after that, “Deaf Queer Resource Center @deafqueer "Ella y Ella" and "El y EL" Illustrations  by Nicholas Ivins”]⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ #DiaDeLosMuertos #DiaDeMuertos #DayofTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertosLGBTQ #DiaDeLosMuertosLGBT #Latinx #QueerDiaDeLosMuertos #QueerLatinx #LGBTQDiadeLosMuertos #LGBTQLatinx #QueerDiaDeMuertos #LGBTDiadeMuertos #LGBTQDiaDeMuertos #QueerDayofTheDead #LGBTQDayoftheDead #LGBTQ #Queer #Los41Maricones #LaJoteria #Joteria #GayLatino #LesbianLatina #TransLatinx #HonoringOurQueerLatinxAncestors #HonoringOurLGBTQLatinxAncestors
November 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Happy Halloween! Be safe. We love you. 💜
October 31, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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An in-person event in San Francisco. ASL interpreted. Join us!

RSVP, full agenda & speaker list: bit.ly/rct-rsvp “

#LanguageJustice
image: (black background with a photo of a person wearing a kufiya. Text: “EMERGENCY EVENT - From ICE Abductions to Genocide in Gaza, Language Workers Resist. A Language Justice Forum with Respond Crisis Translation - Oct 30, 2025 - 5:30 PM - San Francisco, CA - Please RSVP for venue: bit.ly/rct-rsvp *** “Join Respond Crisis Translation as we face the current state of emergency: ICE raids targeting neighborhoods, schools, hospitals and work sites, while the U.S. state escalates fascist practices of abducting, caging, deporting, and disappearing migrants. In this moment of emergency, we invite our community to join us for a Language Justice Forum. We will hear directly from experts in interpretation and translation, crisis translators who address the injustices of the immigration system as they support migrants to challenge the abuses they face. Additionally, we will hear from survivors of language rights abuses in ICE detention, translators from G4z@, and language workers from around the world mobilizing tirelessly to fight against the language violence and abuses. We are building a network that can resist the brutality faced by migrants each day. Join us in community on October 30th. RSVP, full agenda & speaker list - bit.ly/rct-rsvp “ *** #LanguageJustice Image: (black background) Text: EMERGENCY EVENT RESPOND: Crisis Translation Language work is overlooked and grossly underfunded. As the state deploys language as a weapon of carceral violence, the impact of this erasure is far-reaching and deadly, We are fighting back. Join us for an Emergency Forum on Language Justice in the SF Bay Area, CA on 10/30: bit.ly/rct-rsvp WE REMAIN VIGILANT. WE MOBILIZE. JOIN US.
October 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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“Resistance is NOT a one lane highway. Maybe your lane is protesting, maybe your lane is organizing, maybe your lane is counseling, maybe your lane is art activism, maybe your lane is surviving the day. Do NOT feel guilty for not occupying every lane. We need all of them.” —Lindss_Tastic *** [image: screenshot of social media post (black background with white text) with above quote] #Resist
October 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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#Resist
Image: Shows screenshot from current USDA website with a photo of the Capitol and a notice at the top: “Senate Democrats have now voted 12 times to not fund the food stamp program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Bottom line, the well has run dry. At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01. We are approaching an inflection point for Senate Democrats. They can continue to hold out for healthcare for illegal aliens and gender mutilation procedures or reopen the government so mothers, babies, and the most vulnerable among us can receive critical nutrition assistance.” Image: Statements from DQRC. Title: Weaponizing Hunger Is State Violence “Weaponizing Hunger Is State Violence The Trump administration's move to cut off SNAP food benefits while blaming immigrants and transgender people is state violence disguised as policy. By claiming that hunger relief depends on denying health care to trans and undocumented communities, this administration weaponizes poverty and feeds the machinery of white supremacy, transphobia, and xenophobia. Turning a public lifeline into propaganda is a cruelty that punishes those already fighting to survive. We denounce this abuse of power and the propaganda that distorts truth, fuels hate, and dehumanizes our people. We stand rooted in care, truth, and solidarity with immigrants, trans, and all oppressed communities, knowing that our collective survival is an act of resistance and our liberation is bound together.” DQRC’s logo at bottom.
October 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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We mourn the passing of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a fearless Black trans elder who fought for liberation, dignity, and justice. From Stonewall to decades of advocacy, she taught us to resist, to love fiercely, and to care radically. Her spirit lives on in every fight for collective freedom.
We mourn the passing of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a fearless Black transgender elder whose life embodied the struggle for liberation, dignity, and justice. From the Stonewall uprising to her decades of advocacy for incarcerated trans women and communities of color, Miss Major taught generations to resist oppression and love each other fiercely in the face of state violence. Her legacy is one of radical care and defiant joy, a reminder that true freedom means leaving no one behind. May her spirit continue to guide us as we fight for the world she envisioned. Rest in power, Miss Major. Your legacy and work will live on. *** Art by @translashmedia [image: colorful illustration of Miss Majors with text: “I don’t need their permission to exist; I exist in spite of them. I want you to train & teach & love on & create families within my community & gender non-conforming people so that we can understand that we have a culture, we have a reason to be here. We have a purpose. We’re entitled to be loved & seek happiness, & share that with people that we care about.” —Miss Major Griffin-Gracy“] #RIPMissMajor #MissMajor #TransElder #TransPioneer #Stonewall #TransIcon #TransLiberation
October 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer peoples who have resisted erasure and continue to restore balance through culture, community, and love. Their leadership calls us to build a world rooted in justice, belonging, and collective care and liberation. 💜
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor Two-Spirit and Indiqueer peoples who have resisted erasure and continue to restore balance through culture, community, and love. Their leadership calls us to build a world rooted in justice, belonging, and collective care and liberation. 💜 ⠀ ***⠀ ⠀ [image: Indigenous Two Spirit couple Adrian and Sean. Photo by Ceylon Gray]⠀ ⠀ #IndigenousPeoplesDay #TwoSpirit #2Spirit #Indigiqueer #TwoSpiritCouple #Indigenous #Native #NativeAmerican #QueerLove
October 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Happy National Coming Out Day from the Deaf Queer Resource Center!

Whether you’re out or not, we love and support you! 💜🤟🏽

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#DeafQueer #QueerDeaf #DeafLGBTQ #DeafTrans #DeafQueerYouth #DeafGay #DeafLesbian #DeafBisexual #DeafPansexual #DeafNonbinary #YouAreLoved
October 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Are you a Deaf queer, trans, or questioning youth between the ages of 13-18?

Do you have questions about, or are you struggling with your sexuality or gender identity?

Join us for a free, confidential and nonjudgmental support chat on October 11th.

More info in the Alt.

#DeafQueerYouth
Saturday, October 11, 2025 Pacific Time: 9 -10 AM Mountain Time: 10-11 AM Central Time: 11 AM - Noon Eastern Time: Noon - 1 PM Location: https://deafqueer.chat Chatroom Tips: https://bit.ly/deafqueerchat We love you! 💜🤟🏽 *** [image: Text: "Deaf Queer & Trans Youth Coming Out Support - October 11, 2025 - 9-10 AM PT / Noon - 1 PM ET - DeafQueer.Chat". Lower part of graphic has rainbow colors and an illustration of a group of youth]
October 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Colorful graphic with text: “Breaking News! None of your problems are caused by someone being trans”. Art by megemikoart on IG Keywords: transgender, trans, nonbinary, art
October 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Happy Pride! 🏳️‍⚧️🎉🏳️‍🌈

Art by the talented Seattle-based Deaf Queer artist Jena Floyd 💜
Happy Pride! 🏳️‍⚧️🎉🏳️‍🌈 Art by the talented Seattle-based Deaf Queer artist Jena Floyd 💜 *** Image: Rainbow gradient with black sides, “Happy Pride” above ASL “pride” sign—fist with thumb out shown above an upward-pointing arrow. Jena’s signature can be found on the bottom right corner. #HappyPride #DeafLGBTQPride #DeafLGBTQ #DeafQueer #DeafGay #DeafLesbian #DeafDyke #DeafBisexual #DeafTrans #DeafTransgender #DeafBi #DeafNonbinary #DeafEnby #DeafPoly #DeafGenderqueer #DeafPansexual #QueerDeaf #DeafQueerPride #DeafQueerArt Happy Pride! 🏳️‍⚧️🎉🏳️‍🌈 Art by the talented Seattle-based Deaf Queer artist Jena Floyd 💜 *** [image: A black photocopy texture overlays a soft rainbow gradient—reds, oranges, yellows, greens, blues, and purples blending underneath. Two arms with closed fists cross behind a thumbs-up hand, forming the ASL sign for “love yourself.”The outlines are semi-transparent, letting the rainbow gradient show through. Above, the text reads: “Love yourself hard.” A small handwritten signature appears in the bottom right.] #HappyPride #DeafLGBTQPride #DeafLGBTQ #DeafQueer #DeafGay #DeafLesbian #DeafDyke #DeafBisexual #DeafTrans #DeafTransgender #DeafBi #DeafNonbinary #DeafEnby #DeafPoly #DeafGenderqueer #DeafPansexual #QueerDeaf #DeafQueerPride #DeafQueerArt
June 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍⚧️🎉🏳️‍🌈
June 1, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Happy Deaf Queer & Trans Asian Pacific Islander Pride Day!

We love you! 💜
May 23, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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For those joining protests around the country today, be safe. We love you! 💜
HOW TO PREPARE BEFORE A PROTEST OR ACTION #WeKeepUsSafe HERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU CAN DO IN ADVANCE TO PREPARE FOR A PROTEST OR ACTION TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR COMMUNITY SAFE. CHECK OUT OUR TIPS! WHAT TO WEAR Face Mask Comfortable Shoes Weather ready clothes (covering all of your skin) Hat to protect you from the sun Water-based sunscreen Bandana Glasses (not contact lenses) BUDDY SYSTEM Plan to bring a buddy, or have a buddy you can check in with periodically (who is not at the protest). MEETING PLACE Make a plan with your buddy in case you get separated. DIGITAL SECURITY De-activate your phone's facial recognition or fingerprint unlocking feature. ACTIVIST SELF-CARE Caring for yourself is caring for your team. Take care of your essential needs to have a clear mind, strong body and engaged spirit.
April 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Know Your Protest Rights via @aclu.org
(Image: black background with white & yellow text) KNOW YOUR PROTEST RIGHTS 1. You don't need a permit to protest in streets or on sidewalks if you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings. 2. You have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including police. 3. If stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If yes, calmly walk away. 4. If arrested, ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ACLU
April 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Shameful. In a statement released today, the Trump Administration is equating gender-affirming care with "child abuse" and seeking to punish those who provide critical, life-saving support and services to our trans and gender diverse youth. Gender-affirming care is NOT child abuse. It is a vital, evidence-based approach that empowers transgender and gender-diverse youth to live authentic, healthy lives. Gender-affirming care saves lives and reduces risks of depression, anxiety, and self-harm. Labeling gender-affirming care as “abuse” is dangerous, misleading and undermines the dignity and rights of our youth to be their true selves. White House statement: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/national-child-abuse-prevention-month-2025 *** [image: light blue frame with pink highlights and black text: “Love, support & protect Deaf Trans Youth” with smaller text and a pink heart: “Gender-affirming care saves lives.” DQRC’s “super” logo at the bottom of image] #TransphobiaKills #GenderAffirmingCareSavesLives #LoveDeafTransLove #SupportDeafTransYouth #CherishDeafTransYouth #ProtectDeafTransYouth #DeafTransYouth #DeafTrans #DeafTransgender #DeafTransgenderYouth #DeafTransKids #DeafTransgenderKids #WeLOVEYou #YourAreNotAlone
April 4, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Happy Trans Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️
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The ASL sign for ‘transgender’ is similar to the ASL sign for ‘beautiful’ but is signed on the middle of the chest.

Illustration by Deaf trans artist Carlisle Robinson.

#TDOV #DeafTrans #DeafTransgender #DeafTransPride #ASL #QueerASLSigns
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⠀⠀ Image description via Carlisle: an illustration of ASL for transgender in trans pride flag color. The sign starts with hands almost like high five but slightly bent with thumb a bit inside, as if you’re holding an egg. The hand is placed on chest with side of thumb and index finger touching your chest. Then the hand is moved away from chest with fingers in more closed, the hand is rotated that your palm is facing inward toward your chest. Then last sign is all fingers touching each other at fingertips, with side of your pinkie finger touching the chest. ⠀⠀ #deaftransgender #deaftrans #transgenderdeaf #deafandtrans #transgender #trans #transdayofvisibility #tdov #deafqueer #deaflgbt #deaflgbtq #lgbt #deafqueerart #deaftransart #queerasl #queersigns #americansignlanguage #transisbeautiful⠀
March 31, 2025 at 2:20 PM