While Northampton City Council is considering a resolution to declare the city a “sanctuary” for transgender and gender-diverse individuals, Boston has yet to take formal steps to pass a similar measure. However, Boston officials have made efforts to protect and support the LGBTQ+ community in other ways.
After finding nothing but support and community in LGBTQ+ spaces, I found myself at an extremely low point in my life explicitly because of the Queer Activist Collective.
Trans characters and actors are essential in creating plotlines that appeal to similar audience members. The entertainment industry needs to create more roles that acknowledge the bravery and importance of a transition story, and these actors should receive more awards and recognition.
The Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce is continuing to support its members and expand through the COVID-19 pandemic as the country approaches the anniversary of the initial shutdown.
