Why I must come out | Geena Rocero (re-release)

Geena Rocero's TED Talk, shared on International Transgender Day of Visibility, centers on her journey of self-discovery and advocacy for transgender rights. Rocero recounts her childhood experiences of identifying as a girl, her success as a fashion model, and her decision to come out publicly. She highlights the importance of self-acceptance and the challenges faced by the transgender community, including high suicide rates and violence. Rocero shares personal anecdotes, such as winning a transgender beauty pageant at age 15 and obtaining a driver's license with her correct name and gender marker, which she describes as her "license to live." In a Q&A session with journalist Catherine Schultz, Rocero emphasizes the need for understanding, curiosity, and support for transgender individuals, particularly from family members.