This Monday, March 31, marks the annual celebration of Trans Day of Visibility, a day emphasizing joy and the flourishing of trans people. In 2025, it comes in the midst of a wave of anti-trans legislation and policies. Much of this activity is being undertaken under the banner of Christian nationalism.
A banner reading “Rest in Power Nex” hung over the fireplace in the O’Connell House as students, faculty, and members of the Boston College community came together to honor and mourn Nex Benedict.
Artificial candles flickered in the dim auditorium. Placed on a table covered with a pride flag, each candle stood as a symbol honoring the life of a transgender individual killed in the United States this year.
“Essentially, the school anticipates that students engaging with gender theory will riot and cause problems.”
A resolution had been passed two years earlier calling for the same action as Frazier’s resolutions—for “gender identity” and “gender expression” to be included in BC’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.
The poster was attributed to “BC Bathroom Access,” and features a link to the group’s website. The website says the group will release fliers each week in April.
The posters included a link to a new bias incident reporting form run by Eradicate BC Racism.
Shane Ortega was not allowed to participate in active duty because he was transgender. He went on to help advocate for the lifting of the ban, which was passed this past July.
Rev. Cameron Partridge is one of seven openly transgender priests in the Episcopal clergy.
The Orange is the New Black actress will speak at BC Feb. 15 about her experience as a transgender woman of color.
