
In response to Caitlyn Jenner’sVanity Fair cover earlier this week Laverne Cox started the hashtag #TransIsBeautiful on social media to help showcase the varied definition of beauty in the trans community. Now, as a followup to both the Vanity Fair shoot and Laverne’s social media campaign, there’s a new trending hashtag on Tumblr and it’s giving every single trans person — and even non-binary people too — their own opportunity to star on the cover of a magazine, putting their personal stories in the spotlight along the way.
#MyVanityFairCover is a movement started by Tumblr users Crystal Frasier + Jenn Dolari when Jenn tweeted, “Where’s MY Vanity Fair cover?” To make that moment happen Crystal posted links to a Vanity Fair template and encouraged trans women to share their own cover to “show the world the myriad faces of the trans community.” This hashtag is brilliant because it is opening up the conversation outside of Caitlyn Jenner’s cover and allowing more people to redefine beauty.
While the VF covers were originally an idea for trans women to empower and remind themselves of their self worth, they are not the only ones uploading one to share their story. Crystal told BuzzFeed, “We’re happy that it speaks to trans men and non-binary folks too.”
The #MyVanityFairCover Tumblr tag page is rapidly filling up with not only cover photos but an array of stories from struggles to confidence and everything in between. These stories + images are beautiful and captivating, allowing those new to the trans community a broader understanding while further connecting those in it to one another.
Will you be following the #MyVanityFairCover? Let us know in the comments.
(Photos via Ramble on Amazon, The Knight of Hopes, Jenn Dolari, Making-Revisions, Lollipop Kaboom, Ahsante Aristophrenia, Naomicao + Naidje)
Back in January, we introduced you to a feel-good cause to inspire your New Year's resolution: a walking challenge to help raise funds for the amazing cancer fighters at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I took part in the challenge with the Brit + Co team and ended up walking 105+ miles in January — it was awesome.
This spring, there's a new challenge on the horizon, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Big Climb. The ask: On May 15, 2021, you can step up to take cancer down by committing to climb 1,311 steps, walking 3.2 miles, or doing 440 chair step-ups at home as part of the Big Climb. If you need some motivation to bring movement back into your daily routine — look no further!
As always, it's free to sign up, but climbers are encouraged to set a fundraising goal to help beat cancer. We'll be organizing another Brit + Co team to step up, and I hope you'll join us too! Keep scrolling for a peek at where I'll be completing the challenge in my Los Angeles neighborhood around the hidden Silver Lake Stairs. Happy climbing!
Never underestimate the power of an accountability buddy! I asked my in-laws, my partner, and a few friends to join me so we can keep each other motivated and accountable in completing the challenge — virtual high-fives all around! Also, my dog Fox is a great climber, too.
An aesthetically pleasing backdrop is a huge motivator for me! I'm fortunate to have all sorts of painted steps around my neighborhood to keep the challenge interesting, but you can also keep cool inside with at-home chair step-ups.
Don't forget to share your progress on social — #BigClimb!
Feel free to break the challenge up if you need to by tackling half the distance in the AM and half at sunset. Here's me 1,311 steps later and ready for a break — but, think I earned this one!
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