Hope Giselle

Hope Giselle
Born (1993-08-02) August 2, 1993 (age 31)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
NationalityHaitian Cuban American
Alma materAlabama State University
Occupation(s)Consultant, activist, author
Websitehopegiselle.com

Hope Giselle (born August 2, 1993[1]) is an African-American transgender activist and author.[2][3] She is the executive director of the National Trans Visibility March.[4]

Early life and education

Giselle grew up in Miami, Florida.[3][5] She attended Alabama State University,[3] where she founded the school's first group for LGBTQ students.[6] She graduated as the first openly trans woman at the university to earn both bachelor's and master's degrees in fine arts.[3][5][6]

Career and activism

In 2022, Giselle launched AllowMe, a nonprofit that promotes the personal and professional growth of young LGBTQ people of color.[3][6]

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][7][8]

As of October 2023, Giselle serves as the communications director for the GSA Network,[2] and director of training for GET Phluid.[7][9][10] As of August 2024, she serves as the executive director, president, and CEO of the National Trans Visibility March.[4]

Writing

In 2018, Giselle published the memoir Becoming Hope: Removing the Disguise.[11] In 2021, she followed up with another memoir, Until I Met Black Men.[12]

Personal life

Giselle has spoken openly about experiencing suicidal ideation in response to bullying during her freshman year of college.[3]

References

  1. ^ Giselle, Hope (August 2, 2023). "Welcome to my Renaissance". Retrieved October 15, 2023 – via Instagram. Today, I turn 30
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b Ferrannini, John (August 20, 2024). "LGBTQ Agenda: Religious service before national trans march seeks to counter transphobic narratives". Bay Area Reporter. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ a b c "Meet the Logo30: Hope Giselle". Logo TV. June 28, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  7. ^ a b Key, Michael (August 28, 2023). "LGBTQ groups participate in March on Washington". Washington Blade. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  8. ^ Aaron, Darian (August 28, 2023). "60th Anniv. March on Washington: Peppermint, Black LGBTQ Leaders Urge Inclusivity in Historic Speeches". GLAAD. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  9. ^ "A Q&A on Our Journey with GET Phluid". Victoria's Secret. August 14, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  10. ^ "Who We Are". Get Phluid. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  11. ^ Giselle, Hope (August 2, 2018). Becoming Hope: Removing the Disguise. BookBaby. ISBN 9781543940664. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  12. ^ Giselle, Hope (November 12, 2021). Until I Met Black Men. BookBaby. ISBN 9781667801124. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
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