RE: 'Speak Up, Speak Out: End the Violence of Silence' Video Contest Submission RYAN CASSATA

VOTE FOR RYAN TO WIN THE CONTESt: http://ligaly.org/showvideodetail.php?vid=38&cid=1

Submission for LIGALY Conference Video

Words:
My name is Ryan Cassata.
I'm an 18 year old transgender activist.
I was bullied in middle school and high school,
not only by students, but also by staff.
I stood up for myself and what I thought was right,
I changed the ways of my High School,
I made it a safe place for transgender youth,
and because I stood up against bullying and educated my school
I became the first ever recipient of the Harvey Milk Memorial Award.

Today I travel the United States,
speaking at High Schools, conferences, and universities.
I educate both staff and students.
I share my personal story.
I inspire others to do the same.
I've even appeared on International television multiple times.
I have educated thousands upon thousands of people.
I will never stop dedicating my life to advocating for the transgender community until absolute gender equality has surfaced among the people of the world and ignorance and hatred no longer remain.

Contact Ryan:
ryancassata.com
ryancassatamusic@aim.com
facebook.com/ryancasatamusic
ryancassata.tumblr.com
@ROCassataMusic

Thank you.

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[PaddyTheLeprachaun]

Boss shirt, boss speech. Harvey Milk! Love.

[emmyh96]

Gave me goose bumps ;o



[becauseofreasons12]

This guy makes me so fucking happy.

[craigistheman101]

i.love. your. shirt.

oh and the mini speech was awesome to ;)

[WitchesProductions1]

If there ever was such a thing as a Real Man, I belive it is you that would be It. :)

[Whitedoggy24]

so off topic, but I love your shirt, dude.

[InYourFaceNewYorker]

Wow, how were you able to change the attitude of the staff at your school??

[ALionsFears]

Epic bro. Loved it!

[jaloopy2000]

Thank you Ryan!