International Pronouns Day was yesterday. I have to apologize, life got busy for me yesterday so I am a day late. Anyway, International Pronouns Day seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. International Pronouns Day began in 2018 and takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of October each year. Individuals and groups participate in grassroots activities that they determine at the local level. The campaign has no central body, although this is the only official website. Grassroots social justice advocates are empowered to generate their own resources/adaptations. Local organizers should seek to center the voices, needs, and interests of trans/nonbinary people/leaders, particularly those who face multiple marginalization’s, in their planning efforts. Advocates are encouraged to consider the many possible layers of work from media to education to community resourcing to policies and practices that promote belonging and justice. Please use someone’s pronouns when speaking to them. It’s just like if someone gets married and uses their spouse last name, you have to get used to that. It’s the same thing. You will get used to using it and it’ll be so much easier and make your loved one happy. We love you and we see you. I hope you all had a great day yesterday.
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