Jackson Bird
TED Resident | Demystifying the Transgender Experience
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Jackson Bird is a TED Resident using digital storytelling to demystify the transgender experience. Through impactful talks and media, he amplifies LGBTQ+ voices and challenges societal misconceptions.
Bird's work has reached millions, fostering greater empathy and understanding around gender identity. His keynotes provide audiences with personal insights and practical frameworks for building a more inclusive world.
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How to talk (and listen) to transgender people
Gender should be the least remarkable thing about someone, but transgender people are still too often misunderstood. To help those who are scared to ask questions or nervous about saying the wrong thing, Jackson Bird shares a few ways to think about trans issues. And in this funny, frank talk, he clears up a few misconceptions about pronouns, transitioning, bathrooms and more.
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