Hope Giselle
Born (1993-08-02) August 2, 1993
Miami, Florida, U.S.
NationalityHatian Cuban American
Alma materAlabama State University
Occupation(s)Consultant,Activist, author
Websitehopegiselle.com

Hope Giselle (born August 2, 1993[1]) is an African-American transgender activist and author.[2][3]

Early life and education

Giselle grew up in Miami, Florida.[3][4] She attended Alabama State University,[3] where she founded the school's first group for LGBTQ students.[5] She graduated as the first openly trans woman at the university to earn both bachelor's and master's degrees in fine arts.[3][4][5]

Career and activism

In 2022, Giselle launched AllowMe, a nonprofit that promotes the personal and professional growth of young LGBTQ people of color.[3][5]

In June 2023, Giselle was a grand marshal of the New York City Pride March.[2]

Giselle was one of the featured speakers at the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington in August 2023, representing the National Black Justice Coalition.[2][6][7]

As of October 2023, Giselle serves as the communications director for the GSA Network,[2] and director of training for GET Phluid.[6][8][9]

Writing

In 2018, Giselle published the memoir Becoming Hope: Removing the Disguise.[10] In 2021, she followed up with another memoir, Until I Met Black Men.[11]

Personal life

Giselle has spoken openly about experiencing suicidal ideation in response to bullying during her freshman year of college.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Giselle, Hope (August 2, 2023). "Welcome to my Renaissance". Retrieved October 15, 2023 – via Instagram. Today, I turn 30
  2. 1 2 3 4 "'Live out loud': US Black queer activists fight against 'tactics of erasure'". The Guardian. Associated Press. October 15, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Marks-Joseph, Andrea (September 8, 2022). "How Hope Giselle overcame bullying to help others live their best lives". Queerty. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  4. 1 2 Keith, K. (August 28, 2023). "Hope Giselle Makes History as the 1st Black Openly Trans Woman to Speak at the March on Washington". Gaye Magazine. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 "Meet the Logo30: Hope Giselle". Logo TV. June 28, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  6. 1 2 Key, Michael (August 28, 2023). "LGBTQ groups participate in March on Washington". Washington Blade. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  7. ↑ Aaron, Darian (August 28, 2023). "60th Anniv. March on Washington: Peppermint, Black LGBTQ Leaders Urge Inclusivity in Historic Speeches". GLAAD. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  8. ↑ "A Q&A on Our Journey with GET Phluid". Victoria's Secret. August 14, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Who We Are". Get Phluid. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  10. ↑ Giselle, Hope (August 2, 2018). Becoming Hope: Removing the Disguise. BookBaby. ISBN 9781543940664. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  11. ↑ Giselle, Hope (November 12, 2021). Until I Met Black Men. BookBaby. ISBN 9781667801124. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
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