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The
I AM HUMAN
Project
About the Project
The I AM HUMAN Project was created by Jack Einstein, a freshman at Seton Hall University's School of International Relations and Diplomacy, in South Orange, NJ. The goal of the project is to raise awareness about and advocate for young trans* teens in high schools around the country. Wearing an I AM HUMAN sticker shows your support for trans* youth, those coming out, and the LGBT+ community.
To learn more about the I AM HUMAN Project and how to start the campaign at your school, click on the "Take Action" tab.
To learn how the the project impacted Jack's school community, read more below.
The I AM HUMAN Project raised many questions and created a forum for open discussion between students and teachers. Students educated teachers who did not understand what being trans* really means. Many teachers were more knowledgable when talking about the transgender community after trans* students shared their stories with them.
Transgender students were excited to see that so many of their cisgender peers were showing their support. This allowed for many closeted trans* students to come out in a welcoming environment.
Students who participated proudly wore their stickers all day and many asked for extras to share with friends and family. Today, you can still see I AM HUMAN stickers stuck to the walls, lockers, binders, and floors; a constant reminder that trans* students exist and are, in fact, human.
You can listen to Jack Einstein talk about the I AM HUMAN Project here. He begins speaking about the project one hour into the segment.
About Jack
I am an out female-to-male transman, who generally remains stealth in public (meaning no one knows I am not biologically male). I "came out" as a man when I was 13 years old. I started talking HRT (hormone replacement therapy) when I was 15 and had my name and sex markers changed the same year.
Today, I am an advocate for Trans* students. I have worked tirelessly to change policy regarding Trans* students at my high school. I am excited to say that last year I am worked with my district's Assistant Superintendent to change and clarify existing policies regarding preferred names and access to restrooms. As a result of my work, and collaboration with school leaders, trans* students will have their preferred name listed on school documents, may freely use the bathroom they prefer, and will have the option of using new unisex bathrooms.
I have spoken to youth and teachers about LBGT+ rights at events such as Breaking the Silence in Albany, NY; the Trans* Day of Remembrance at the Pride Center; at NYSUT's Civil and Human Rights Committee meeting; at the Capital Region Institute for Human Rights; and the at the Buffalo Summer Institute for Human Rights and Genocide Studies.
This is me speaking on HomoRadio about the I AM HUMAN Project. Click here to listen. (Move to the 51 min mark)
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