Tag: Transgender

Building a better future for LGBTQ+ kids one LEGO at a time

Every brick matters. And so does every action. Kade Goepferd, MD, shares how a LEGO mural became a lesson in belonging, allyship and building a

July 7, 2026

Pride and the threads that connect us

“My right to be me is tied with a thousand threads to your right to be you.” In a guest post for In the Burroughs,

June 24, 2026

Voices from Children’s Minnesota: what Transgender Day of Visibility means to us.

We celebrate National Transgender Day of Visibility this year amid growing challenges for transgender and gender-diverse people, especially youth. This blog shares perspectives from two

March 30, 2026

My coming out journey: lessons for parents and others

Dr. Kade Goepferd shares their heartfelt coming out story while offering practical lessons for parents, families and allies on supporting LGBTQ+ loved ones with empathy,

October 10, 2025

“We all deserve the freedom to show up as our authentic selves.” Nicki Hangsleben turned these words into action for LGBTQ+ young people.

Now more than ever our vibrant LGBTQ+ young people need to know they belong, they matter and they have a bright future. Nicki Hangsleben, founder

June 11, 2025

Transgender Day of Visibility: stories of joy (and wise words) from transgender and gender diverse youth.

In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, Dr. Kade Goepferd invites transgender and gender diverse youth to share what brings them joy. Special thanks to

March 26, 2025