05/17/2026
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia.
This year, that message feels more urgent than ever.
Across British Columbia and Canada (and the rest of the world) our communities are facing a growing wave of hate, misinformation, harassment, and political attacks targeting trans and q***r people. We are seeing elected officials, public figures, and organized movements openly question the validity, safety, and humanity of LGBTQ2+ people, particularly trans youth.
Words matter.
Policies matter.
Leadership matters.
When people in positions of power spread fear and misinformation, it creates real harm for our community and fuels the hostility many q***r and trans people now face daily.
As ambassadors and leaders within our community, Empress 54 Glimmer Rouge and Emperor 54 Lonnie Hall De Vander Vogue remain committed to building spaces filled with bubbles, laughter, safety, visibility, and joy for every member of our LGBTQ2+ family.
We will not shrink ourselves to make hate more comfortable.
We will not abandon our trans siblings.
And we will never stop fighting for a future where every q***r person can exist openly, proudly, and safely.
Visibility matters.
Protection matters.
Community matters.
