Ryan Cassata has been using music, film, and activism as a platform to educate about and advocate for the transgender community with an overarching message of love and respect for others, in general, practically since he learned to speak. Tens of thousands have watched his YouTube vlogs about his transition and to hear his music. In 2014, Ryan was the subject of "Songs for … [Read more...] about [VIDEO] Transgender artist/activist Ryan Cassata talks documentary, music and more
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Carmen Carrera responds to transgender degradation on TLC’s ‘Cake Boss’
I don't watch "Cake Boss" and haven't followed Carmen Carrera closely as of late, so this was news to me when I received a statement from her PR team regarding the episode she appeared in on June 11, 2012. It's an unfortunate turn of events, but it seems like TLC did the right thing and pulled the episode. Read Carmen's official statement in the press release below. … [Read more...] about Carmen Carrera responds to transgender degradation on TLC’s ‘Cake Boss’
Ryan Cassata performs from ‘The Theme of Humankind’ at PrideFest Milwaukee 2011 (video)
Website- RyanCassata.com Facebook- Facebook.com/RyanCassata Twitter- @ROCassataMusic YouTube- YouTube.com/xQUEERKIDx Instagram- Instagram.com/RyanCassata It was a gray day and modest crowd at PrideFest Milwaukee 2011's Rainbow Stage where Ryan Cassata performed. I was initially fighting the distraction of a stage set in front of a restroom until I suddenly I … [Read more...] about Ryan Cassata performs from ‘The Theme of Humankind’ at PrideFest Milwaukee 2011 (video)
April 2009 episode of IN THE LIFE title “Revising Gender”
As a heterosexual, married woman, I was at first reluctant to take on this partnership with IN THE LIFE. This is my second month reviewing the show, and my hope is that we can begin to break down some barriers through open, respectful, and insightful discussions. As the saying goes 'we fear what we don't understand' I encourage all of my readers to engage in this monthly … [Read more...] about April 2009 episode of IN THE LIFE title “Revising Gender”