Alert icon
We're changing our privacy policy. This stuff matters.  Learn more  Dismiss

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

Loading...

Sign in or sign up now!
Alert icon
Upgrade to the latest Flash Player for improved playback performance. Upgrade now or more info.
1,340
Loading...
Alert icon
Sign in or sign up now!
Alert icon
Ratings have been disabled for this video.

Uploaded by on Jan 30, 2012

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.

Link to this comment:

Share to:

Top Comments

  • Boss shirt, boss speech. Harvey Milk! Love.

  • Gave me goose bumps ;o

    

see all

All Comments (12)

Sign In or Sign Up now to post a comment!
  • This guy makes me so fucking happy.

  • i.love. your. shirt.

    oh and the mini speech was awesome to ;)

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

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

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

  • Epic bro. Loved it!

  • Thank you Ryan!

Loading...

Alert icon
0 / 00Unsaved Playlist Return to active list
    1. Your queue is empty. Add videos to your queue using this button:
      or sign in to load a different list.
    Loading...Loading...Saving...
    • Clear all videos from this list
    • Learn more