Lavender Magazine Community Pride Award – Individual: Hildie Edwards

Imagine being just 13 years old…going on 14…and being a voice for those who are searching for one.
Hildie Edwards became one of our local voices for trans youth. More specifically, in her own words: “I am an activist for trans rights, specifically for trans youth in schools, and testifying and doing speeches at the Capitol. I’ve generally just been advocating for my rights, considering the legislature. I also do some acting and performing. I was just in a play at the Children’s Theater called Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress.”
Through her work as an activist and performer, Hildie inspires so many young LGBTQ+ to be their authentic selves – unapologetically.
“I am beyond honored and so happy and excited, and I cannot thank Lavender enough for this award” said Edwards. “I feel like I’d like to thank my community a lot because I feel like without my community, I probably wouldn’t be going anywhere. And my parents are great.”
Hildie’s mother Hannah, the Executive Director for Transforming Families, also stated she’s “just we’re super proud of Hildie. She’s always been herself through and through since she could talk. She’s always loved performing and sharing her story. Dave and I tried to tell our part of the story for a long while and protect her. And then as she got older and she saw what was happening across the nation, really, and she became friends with trans kids from all over the United States, she wanted to be active more and more. So, we’ve supported her in telling her story and sharing to make the world a better place.”
With the work she continues to do, Lavender Magazine congratulates Hildie Edwards for their Community Pride Award this year.

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