The movement against queer Across the US that has made headlines in recent weeks is part of a larger effort worldwide to eradicate gay people, particularly transgender ones. As anti-transgender legislation has been enacted in the political sphere, organizations have created funds to help protect transgender youth around the world. Lana And Lilly Wachowski, The Sisters Behind matrix MoviesAnd fast rider, And atlantic clouds, They are holding an auction to help ensure the safety of trans children and teens during this difficult time.
through them”Enter the matrix: Wachowski’s array“Auctioning, the Sisters sell items from their most iconic works, including the aforementioned films and Netflix cult classics, feeling 8. On Twitter, Lilly called it ‘Spring Cleaning’ all auction proceeds go to Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund, which will donate all of its publicly funded money to various organizations across the United States. You can also donate money by simply clicking on the link above.
In a mission statement on the fund’s webpage, the Youth Fund said proceeds will go to organizations “that provide direct services to transgender youth and advocate for the rights of transgender youth in countries currently targeted by anti-transgender policies.” Specific organizations include the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition, the Gender Nexus, the Southern Arizona Gender Alliance, and the Zebra Coalition. At the time of writing, the fund has received $784,633, just over half of their final $1,500,000 game.
The remaining current items available are from clouds And Jupiter Ascendant, Including the necklaces worn by the children of the last movie Abrasax, and jackets from atlantic clouds, and hexagonal vinyl from clouds Recording by composers Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Hill. Absentee bids are currently being accepted ahead of the live auction that begins May 12 at 11 AM ET.
For more information on how to take action and help transgender youth, visit Trans Week here.
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