Julie Tarney is a dynamic diversity, equity & inclusion speaker who helps promote LGBTQ+ representation and cultural change in high-performing organizations.
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She is author of the memoir, MY SON WEARS HEELS (University of Wisconsin Press, 2016). Julie Tarney is author of the award-winning memoir, MY SON WEARS HEELS: One Mom's Journey from Clueless to Kickass (University of Wisconsin 2016), an advocate for LGBTQ+ youth, and a professional speaker. She is a board member for the It Gets Better Project, blogs for HuffPost’s “Queer Voices” and "Parents" pages (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/julie-tarney), a contributing advice columnist for MyKidIsGay.com, and an active member of PFLAG NYC’s Safe Schools Program. She was named a “Favorite Queer Hero of 2016” by HuffPost and one of BlogHer’s “Voices of the Year” in 2015. Julie lives in Brooklyn, NY where she can often be found cheering in the audience at her creative director and sometimes-drag-artist son Harry’s performances.
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"I feel like I won all of it because OH MY GOD I get to know this person and THAT is the magic of being a parent."
This heartwarming story is a perfect way to start out 2021! Much love to Busy, Birdie, and all LGBTQ youth 🌟
"I feel like I won all of it because OH MY GOD I get to know this person and THAT is the magic of being a parent."
We all went though a lot last year, but I think it’s important to remember that our children have too. I am hopeful that we can move into a better, brighter 2021 together 💖
More than 370 international spiritual leaders from 35+ countries - including Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu - have signed this call to end dangerous "conversion therapy," which harms LGBTQ youth and adults.
The declaration, spearheaded by the Global Interfaith Commission on LGBT+ Lives, also calls for an end to violence and criminalization against L.G.B.T.Q. people.
This is a win for the dignity and true identity of every transgender Ohioan!
Tennessee is the only remaining state that blocks trans people from having accurate birth records.
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This important ruling gave me a few tears of joy and relief, followed by victory cheers! 🥳 🏳️🌈
Indiana tried to make it harder for lesbian couples to be recognized as parents. The Supreme Court said no...
What happens when your child has a gender-nonconforming holiday wish list, but your relatives always default to stereotypical “boy" or "girl" toys? Check out my advice for a thoughtful parent 🎁
Kids know what they like when it comes to toys. The more progressive among us have picked up on that. We've moved beyond the gender-stereotyped toys that limit kids' choices at play. Even some retailers have eliminated the pink aisles and blue aisles altogether, dividing toys by type instead of by g...
Transgender and non-binary people belong -- period! This ruling is a win for inclusion and support. 🌟
The court declined to take up a case brought by a group of parents who didn't want their kids using the same facilities as trans kids...
These tips are designed for reporters and journalists, but they are a great resource for all of us!
This guide is intended to serve as a primer, a starting point for reporters committed to telling the stories of transgender people accurately and humanely, from appropriate word usage to context that reflects the reality of their lived experience.
Sending all my love to Elliot, and all the trans people (youth and adults) who make this world better, brighter, and more beautiful just by being who they are 💜
The actor, known for roles in "Umbrella Academy," "Juno," "Gaycation," and more, shared a moving announcement Tuesday.
I've been thinking quite a bit about gratitude lately: despite all this year's ongoing challenges, I am feeling fortunate for all the beautiful, brilliant LGBTQ people in my family and communities 💗
With everything that’s been going on lately, including widespread rumors that the LGBTQ community will soon be the next group threatened by the current administration’s discriminatory executive actions, I took a break from the headlines yesterday. While I will never give up championing equality ...
The list of trans folks who were taken from us this year by violence (some at hands of police) speaks to the urgency of education and advocacy in their memory. We must honor those still in need of support and services too often denied just because of who they are.
Rest in Power:
Aerrion Burnett
Aja Raquell Rhone-Spears
Alexa Neulisa Luciano Ruiz
Angel Haynes
Ashley Moore
Brayla Stone
Bree "Nuk" Black
Brian "Egypt" Powers
Dominique "Rem'mie" Fells
Draya McCarty
Dustin Parker
Felycya Harris
Helle Jae O'Regan
Jayne Thompson
Johanna Metzger
Kee Sam
Layla Pelaez Sánchez
Lexi
Marilyn Cazares
Merci Mack
Mia Green
Michellyn Ramos Vargas
Monika Diamond
Nina Pop
Penélope Díaz Ramírez
Queasha D. Hardy
Riah Milton
Sara Blackwood
Selena Reyes Hernandez
Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos
Shaki Peters
Summer Taylor
Tatiana Hall
Tiffany Harris
Tony McDade
Yampi Méndez Arocho
Yunieski Carey Herrera
On this TDOR, and every-day, AVP commits to centering survivors and adapting our services and work to their needs. We must not only remember trans folks in death, but actively work to create conditions that honor the living. In the world AVP envisions that is free from violence, trans people not only have safety but also have an abundance of resources, are universally celebrated and loved. We invite our community to join us in making this world a reality. To learn more and work toward these goals, join us here: https://avp.org/today-on-trans-day-of-remembrance/
Even when allies have the best intentions, we can still miss the mark. Take a peek at these great tips for young people and adults who want to be a better ally to the transgender people in their lives!
“I’m never going to be upset at anyone asking about my pronouns.”
Harry Styles is working some stunning dresses in his new Vogue cover story — and following in the footsteps of music icons like Prince, David Bowie, Grace Jones, Annie Lennox, and Freddie Mercury, who all have shown that clothes don’t have a gender!
Dressing up, making music, living in the moment: This is what matters to Harry Styles. Boundaries and labels? Not so much.
This awesome family nails how monumental Joe Biden’s mention of trans people was in his acceptance speech — especially during Transgender Awareness Month. So many families are breathing easier, knowing they’re seen, heard, affirmed, and supported ❤️🤍💙
We are the owners of Youngstown Coffee! This is our rad family. We are accomplices in anti-racism work because Black and Indigenous Lives Matter to us and we have a lot of work to do to dismantle the injustices in our country. We’re also proudly LGBTQ and raising a transgender teen who is an activist and artist. We live to protect her rights and those of transgender people everywhere. We use this platform (our cute little coffee shop) to bring awareness to our community about these issues. That may not be your ‘cup of coffee’ and that’s okay there are many other coffee shops that might suit your needs but, we hope that even if it makes you uncomfortable you will stick around and be open to possibilities. All that being said, November is Transgender Awareness Month and it was truly remarkable to hear our president-elect Joe Biden actually address transgender folks in his speech. There is still so much work to be done in achieving equality, protection, and acceptance of transgender and non-binary communities and WE ARE HERE FOR IT!!! We hope you will be too. #transgenderawarenessmonth #protecttranskids #blacktranslivesmatter #lgbtqfamily #westseattle
As we wait for every vote to be counted in the presidential race, there's already exciting news about these new LGBTQ+ lawmakers who won their races! 🏳️🌈
The US election result remains unconfirmed but there's still a lot to celebrate as a rainbow wave of LGBT+ victories emerges.
If you’re reading this while in line to vote, stay in line. Know your rights.
#election2020 #imagine
Today’s the day, Americans! This Election Day is a stressful one, but I believe in us and our commitment to making this country (and world) a better place 🌈 🇺🇸
Happy Halloween! Spooky season has returned, and so have costume controversies among parents and kids. This holiday — and the little Mickey Mouse seen in this photo — taught me so much about parenting, self-expression, and unconditional love.
The Monday before Halloween in 1992, my two-and-a half-year-old son Harry was curled up in a leather chair watching Disney's Peter Pan. I paused the VCR and waved the orange flyer a neighbor just delivered listing events that would turn our Milwaukee city street into a holiday theme park.
International Pronouns Day, which occurs on the third Wednesday in October, aims to encourage widespread respect, sharing, and education about personal pronouns: Whatever your take, singular “they” is here to stay! 🌟
There’s a chance you haven’t yet heard about International Pronouns Day. The observance, which occurs on the third Wednesday in October, began three years ago to encourage widespread respect, sharing and education about personal pronouns. The singular
I love these brilliant young people: “We’re in 2020, we should be open-minded and fight to end discrimination, homophobia, and sexism. That’s what our skirts represent.” 💕
"We’re in 2020, we should be open-minded and fight to end discrimination, homophobia, and sexism. That’s what our skirts represent...
It’s been 4 years since the NYC book launch of MY SON WEARS HEELS at @bgsqd. Four years is especially significant in my heart, because that’s how old my kid Harry was when he got his very own dress-up box. Harry’s favorite area in the kindergarten classroom was, after all, the Drama Corner. That was 26 years ago! And Harry still sashays better in heels than I do. 👠💖
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#mysonwearsheels #memoir #gendernonconforming #gendernonconformingkids #gendernonconformingisbeautiful #nonbinary #queerkids #queerkidsrock #parenting
This beautiful ad is about so much more than a cookie. It’s about family, love, and showing our kids that they belong. Grab your tissues!
A loving world, starts with a loving home.
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Visit OREOProudParent.com to learn about our partnershipwith @PFLAG National to create a more loving world.
It's Spirit Day! Did you know this special day that's all about being an upstander was sparked by a high school student? I am always so impressed by the thoughtful young leaders who are bringing us into a better future for all 💜
Who knew a simple blog post could spark a movement?
Whether or not someone comes out on National Coming Out Day, the holiday recognizes the journey of self-discovery and courage it takes to share our full identities with family, friends, co-workers or the world! 🌈💗
This Sunday is National Coming Out Day, the LGBTQ+ holiday that celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people for being exactly who they are. And as the name implies, the day encourages LGBTQ+ folks to share their identities for the awaren...
I am utterly shocked and heartbroken to hear this news. Monica Roberts had a singular, special voice and we are all so fortunate that she shared it with us. She changed lives, saved lives, and made this world better. May she rest in power 💜
According to posts the journalist, who has been at the forefront of reporting on trans issues, has passed.
You probably know this by now, but these people are not going to stop. We must continue the fight, every single day, to protect LGBTQ people from those who would use their faith as a cudgel to harm others.
Eric Morrison's opponent thought he could score some cheap political points with homophobic comments... but he was wrong!
Delaware’s Eric Morrison defeated Democratic incumbent Earl Jaques after some homophobic comments backfired in a big way.
MY SON WEARS HEELS is an honest and outspoken memoir where Julie Tarney shares what she learned about gender identity, gender expression, and self-acceptance from her only child, Harry. Julie divulges what her journey with Harry, from gender-nonconforming toddler to non-binary adulthood, taught her about herself. Sharing that experience, Julie has touched lives and changed hearts of many in diverse corporate and community settings.
Now, Julie is available as a speaker, trainer, and executive coach, helping hundreds of business leaders learn how to build their employer brand by creating trans-inclusive, welcoming, and supportive workplaces. Contact [email protected] to check her speaking availability.
Julie Tarney is an accomplished author, speaker, and consultant helping business leaders create trans-inclusive, welcoming, and supportive workplaces. Known for her engaging style, captivating and empowering education, and immediately actionable takeaways, Julie brings decades of professional expertise combined with decades of personal experience helping organizations bridge the gap between what transgender, gender nonconforming, and queer people experience in the workplace and a truly inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
Learn more and let's connect online at www.julietarney.com.
Congratulations to Schitt's Creek! It's a story (true and fictionalized) about humor, family, and the unconditional love of a father for his gay son:
"I also want to thank, once again, this young man who took our fish-out-of-water story about the Rose family and transformed it into a celebration of inclusivity, a castigation of homophobia, and a declaration of the power of love."
"As a dad, getting to work on camera for six years with both my kids, Daniel and Sarah, I had such a joy," said Eugene Levy
When someone tried to bully this local news anchor in Minnesota for wearing a tie, she responded by sharing the powerful messages of support sent from across the country and the world!
One person's fashion belief doesn't decide what all people can and cannot wear. We're all in this together!
“Don’t ditch the pink, ditch the stereotypes.” 💕 🎀🌸
“What’s wrong with pink and blue?” Let Toys Be Toys campaigners are often asked this question. Tricia Lowther looks at some of the issues around colour coding. How can there be anything wrong with …
Veronica Esposito highlights how gatekeepers in education and the working world can marginalize and harm transgender people. Heartbreaking and beautifully written.
It was the second week of grad school, and I nervously followed my professor into her office. Outside, the September afternoon was scorching, and as we sat across from one another within the room&#…
Another hard-fought victory for transgender folks that will improve the lives of so many! Young leaders like Gavin give me hope for the future 💖
A Virginia school board acted unlawfully in banning trans student Gavin Grimm from using a bathroom that aligned with his gender identity, the court said.
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Our lives have changed drastically as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. And as it’s occurring widespread calls for equity, inclusion and belonging have become more important than ever, across all aspects of our existence. While I can’t speak to groups or guide organizations in person right now, I’m still able to continue supporting people and speaking with groups online, as well as scheduling for 2021. Stay safe. Stay informed. Be bold about the values of fairness.
Today, more than 50% of LGBTQ Americans live in states where they don’t have explicit legal protections. Watch this quick video to learn more about why the Equality Act is so important.
Happy first-annual International Pronouns Day! I’m so glad it’s happening now. I’ve decided that my pronouns are she/they. I think we’re headed to a whole lot of they someday, and I’m very comfortable with that <3
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