{"id":8102,"date":"2024-09-13T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/?p=8102"},"modified":"2026-03-09T10:14:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T10:14:14","slug":"transgender-youth-worth-talking-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/transgender-youth-worth-talking-about","title":{"rendered":"Transgender Youth Worth Talking About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

No statement could be more real than the song lyrics of Whitney Houston’s hit song The Greatest Love of All<\/em>. The first stanza starts with the immortal words<\/strong> \u201cI believe the children are our future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, true to what she believed in, the children will indeed shape the future. Luckily, trans individuals are getting a lot of visibility and acceptance in today\u2019s times. It is up to the transgender youth<\/strong> to follow suit and improve this movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, we\u2019re going to introduce you to the world\u2019s transgender teenagers<\/strong> that are visible and changing the world through art, business, entertainment, trans issues, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brendan Jordan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brendan is an advocate of many causes including fighting drug addiction and supporting transgender rights<\/strong>. His huge platform on social media greatly helps in spreading awareness about issues encompassing the transgender community<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Brendan Jordan poses for PAPER Magazine \u2013 Instagram @brendanwjordan<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

In 2014, his video coming out as a trans boy went viral. He used his fame to inspire<\/strong> the trans youth further by spreading a message of loving oneself. He joined Miley Cyrus\u2019 #InstaPride campaign<\/a> and appeared in American Apparel ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At only 16, he\u2019s already an ambassador for the HRC Youth<\/a> (Human Rights Campaign).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow Brendan Jordan:<\/strong> Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elliot Page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re paying monthly for a Netflix subscription, you probably know or have watched the hit TV show Stranger Things<\/a>. Elliot is one of the main stars<\/strong> of the show and he shocked the world when he came out as a transgender boy<\/a> in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Elliot Page shares a selfie \u2013 Instagram @elliotpage<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Not only did he reveal the truth but he was also proud of his gender identity<\/a>. In one of his interviews, he said,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I love that I am trans. And I love that I am queer<\/a>. And the more I hold myself close and fully embrace who I am, the more I dream, the more my heart grows and the more I thrive. To all trans people who deal with harassment, self-loathing, abuse, and the threat of violence every day: I see you, I love you and I will do everything I can to change this world for the better. Thank you for reading this. All my love, Elliot.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Follow Elliot Page:<\/strong> Instagram<\/a> | IMDb<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace Dolan-Sandrino<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

She is a transgender teen who uses her voice and platform to empower LGBTQ+ youth through writing and peer education<\/strong>. She\u2019s the co-founder of the Gender and Orientation Alliance and Youth Blackout DC.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Grace smiling outdoors in Upstate New York \u2013 Instagram @thhrift<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Afro-Latina teen had her works published<\/strong> in The Washington Post<\/a>, Common Dreams<\/a>, and Teen Vogue<\/a>. During Obama\u2019s presidential term, she served as the government\u2019s ambassador to the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow Grace Dolan-Sandrino:<\/strong> Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jazz Jennings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Albeit being 22 years old and not a teen anymore, her highly televised transition journey<\/a> when she was a kid opened many doors for transgender youth. She was able to inspire many parents<\/strong> to take their children\u2019s gender dysphoria<\/a> more seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Jazz Jennings embraces Pride with a radiant smile \u2013 Instagram @jazzjennings_<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Now, still young and quite active in supporting the transgender movement, she\u2019s one of the most prominent trans personalities<\/strong> in the world. She also co-founded the TransKids Purple Rainbow Foundation<\/a>. Its aim is to assist transgender youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow Jazz Jennings:<\/strong> Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | Youtube<\/a> | TikTok<\/a> | IMDb<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read also: Jazz Jennings – Growing Up Trans in the Limelight<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kim Petras<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to the music industry, Kim Petras is making waves<\/strong>. She\u2019s the first openly transgender singer to achieve a top 100 Billboard Hit<\/a> with her collaboration song Unholy<\/a><\/em> with Sam Smith. But she didn\u2019t start spreading awareness by being a hitmaker.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Kim Petras channels retro glam with futuristic flair \u2013 Facebook @KimPetras<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Before she turned 18, her transition was documented heavily by the German media<\/strong>. It talked about her daily life as a trans teen and shared her gender reassignment surgery<\/a> journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During an Insider<\/em> interview, she shared,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In my career, I chose not to talk about being transgender in the beginning, ’cause I wanted my music to do something itself, and it did\u2014I feel like I’ve really proven myself as a songwriter\u2014Now, I’m down to be transgender however I want and talk about it as much as I want.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Follow Kim Petras:<\/strong> Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | Youtube<\/a> | TikTok<\/a> | Official Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read also: Kim Petras, First Openly Trans Person With A Billboard Top 1 Hit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nicole Maines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you love reading comics and watching superhero movies, you might\u2019ve heard or seen the hit TV shows Supergirl, The Flash, and DC\u2019s Legends of Tomorrow. She played the recurring role<\/strong> of Nia Nal AKA Dreamer who\u2019s a transgender superhero<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Nicole Maines is the hero we needed \u2013 Instagram @nicoleamaines<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Apart from spreading awareness about trans people in the entertainment industry, she\u2019s also known for pivoting bathroom laws in America<\/a>. In 2014, a judge ruled that she had the right to use the bathroom with the gender she identified with<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow Nicole Maines:<\/strong> Instagram<\/a> | TikTok<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rebekah Bruesehoff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like Avery, she started transitioning at a very young age\u2014seven. After seeking help from pediatricians, gender specialists, and supportive parents, she was able to live as a girl. Currently, she is one of the strongest voices<\/strong> of transgender youth.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Portrait of Rebekah Bruesehoff \u2013 Instagram @therealrebekah<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

In one of her interviews<\/a>, she shared,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I feel way more happier now that I know who I am\u2014I feel me.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Follow Rebekah Bruesehoff:<\/strong> Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | Threads<\/a> | Official Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryan Jacobs Flores<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Transitioning, especially medically transitioning into another gender doesn\u2019t come easy<\/strong>. One must possess knowledge, experience, and veritable information to go through it. That\u2019s why young transgenders, especially trans-masculine individuals need to follow Ryan.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Leo Sheng celebrates Trans Day of Visibility \u2013 Instagram @capturedking<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

He shares his journey, self-administering of hormones, and more, on his YouTube account<\/a> which has over 80,000 subscribers<\/strong>. Along with hormone replacement therapy and surgery are snippets of his relatable life as a male transgender teen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow Ryan Jacobs Flores:<\/strong> Instagram<\/a> | Threads<\/a> | Youtube<\/a> | TikTok<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Victor Langlois<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 18-year-old transgender man made a monumental feat<\/strong> when he was able to sell his digital art series. He was able to rake in 2.16 million dollars for his crypto NFT<\/a> art called \u201cHello, I\u2019m Victor (FEWOCiOUS) and This Is My Life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Victor Langlois in the studio \u2013 Instagram @fewocious<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

It was presented in the famous auction called Christie\u2019s in New York<\/a>. His art captures the moments of his transition<\/strong> from female to male between the ages of 14 and 18. Along with the NFT video artwork were physical paintings and a collection of doodles that were physical and digital along with journal entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow Victor Langlois:<\/strong> Instagram<\/a> | Threads<\/a> | X<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zaya Wade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Zaya Wade is the definition of Gen Z courage. Coming out to the world at just 12 years old, she handled the massive global spotlight<\/strong> with a level of grace that most adults can\u2019t even master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the daughter of NBA legend Dwyane Wade<\/a> and Gabrielle Union<\/a>, she has used her platform to show the world what unconditional family love<\/strong> actually looks like, becoming a blueprint for supportive parenting.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Zaya Wade photographed at\u00a0the Garras Gala<\/a>\u00a0in 2024 \u2013 Instagram\u00a0@zayawade<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

But Zaya isn’t just a symbol of acceptance; she is a bona fide fashion icon in the making, already slaying runways for Miu Miu and gracing magazine covers. She inspires trans youth<\/strong> not by trying to be a politician, but by simply existing joyfully and authentically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She proves that with support and self-love<\/strong>, trans kids can\u2019t just survive\u2014they can thrive, bloom, and absolutely dominate the fashion game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow Zaya Wade:<\/strong> Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read also: Zaya Wade \u2013 From Dwyane\u2019s Daughter to Gen Z\u2019s Trans Icon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zoey Luna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The AB-1266 Pupil rights in California<\/a> aims to prohibit public schools from discriminating on the basis of specified characteristics, including gender, gender identity, and gender expression<\/strong>, and specifies various statements of legislative intent and the policies of the state in that regard.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Zoey Luna in LA, May 2024 – Instagram @iamzoeyluna<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

When Zoey was just 13 years old, she used her voice and championed passing the law<\/strong>. She\u2019s also known for the documentaries Raising Zoey<\/a> and 15: A Quinceanera Story<\/a> by HBO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow Zoey Luna:<\/strong> Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | Threads<\/a> | IMDb<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read also: Zoey Luna \u2013 From School Bullying to Hollywood Breakthrough<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did we miss any of your favorite young influential transgender individuals? Feel free to keep the conversation going<\/strong> by commenting below. Don\u2019t forget to share this article on your timeline and be part of the trans-inclusive movement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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