Kicking Out Transphobia: Empowering Communities

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KICKING OUT TRANSPHOBIA COMMUNITY PROJECT MISION IS TO UPLIFT, INCLUDE AND EMPOWER TRANS & GENDER NONCONFORMING PEOPLE THROUGH SPORTS.

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🏳️‍⚧️ Our history matters.
🏳️‍⚧️ Our communities matter.
🏳️‍⚧️ Our future matters.

Trans people are not something new. We have always existed across cultures, generations, and history — and we always will.
As we recognize #TransHistoryWeek and May 6th as a day of remembrance, resilience, and community:

On this day in 1933, the Nazis raided and burned the Institute for Sexual Science in Berlin — one of the world’s first centers supporting transgender and queer people. Despite attempts to erase our history, trans people have always existed, resisted, and built community across generations.

Trans History Week is more than remembering the past — it’s about celebrating the strength, joy, and contributions of transgender, non-binary, gender-diverse, and intersex people everywhere. 💙🩷🤍

#transhistory #transgender #transrights #transrightsarehumanrights

From @ncaasoccer standout to the next level—this is what the journey looks like. ⚽️

@isaac_rranson signs with @mnaurorafc, taking his game to the #uslwleague and marking a powerful step forward in his career.

A two-time Goalkeeper of the Year at Cal State Fullerton, Isaac leaves college as one of the most accomplished players in program history—and now steps into a club that knows how to build winners.

Founded in 2021, Minnesota Aurora FC isn’t just any team—it’s a community-owned club, built “for community, by community,” and already one of the most successful sides in the league, with multiple division titles and a pathway that has helped players reach the professional level—values that align with the work of #KickingOutTransphobia, pushing for a more inclusive game for everyone.

And the stage is real: the USL W League features 90+ teams across the country, giving top college and pre-professional players a platform to compete, develop, and move up the game.
Isaac’s story is about perseverance. His next chapter is about performance.

#transrightsarehumanrights #transathletesbelonginsport #transpride

Out at the Park Raffle Auction Draft!

Winners:
Two @phillies tickets:
Chirs Collinson
Two @philaunion tickets
Ryan Zimmer
KOT Merch
Heather Nagy
@marshassouthstreet basket:
Claire Morton.

Thank you again Everyone!

We still can’t get over last night—our third annual Philadelphia Phillies Out at the Park fundraiser supporting trans youth programs. ⚾️🏳️‍⚧️

Across both nights, we welcomed more than 300 people—double the turnout from previous years. The growth, the energy, and the support from this community mean everything, this will not be possible without our partners @sipcitymixer @sipcitytranscend who always building safe spaces for LGBTQ people.
We had an amazing time watching the @phillies get the win, families and friends get together and we were honored to welcome special guests from @rhdmorrishome as we presented a check for $1,581.12 raised from our last KOT Philly tournament.

Grateful for every person and group who showed up, supported, and made the night so meaningful. We can’t wait to@continue creating spaces like this!

#kickingouttransphobia #transrightsarehumanrights #protecttranskids #philadelphiaphillies #nonprofit

Out at the Park! ⚾️🏳️‍⚧️ @phillies game Nigth Two with @sipcitymixer @sipcitytranscend
Thank you to the 239 people who showed up tonight for our second Out at the Park!

We had an amazing time watching the Phillies get the win, and we were honored to have special guests from @rhdmorrishome join us.

Grateful for every person and group @fairmountparkwsl @cblslphl @telfaircollective who came out to support our mission and made the night so special. 💙 this year theme RAISE UP FOR TRANS YOUTH!
Because every young person deserves safety.
Every young person deserves joy.
And every young person deserves to belong.

Together, we continue our community project mission: to uplift, include, and empower transgender and gender-nonconforming people through community-driven sports, education, and collective action, creating safe and affirming spaces where all people belong and thrive.

#protecttransyouth #transrightsarehumanrights #transrights #phillies #phillytrans

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Kicking Out Transphobia Purpose

Provide educational programming, workshops and public awareness initiatives that promote understanding, inclusion, and equity for transgender and gender non-conforming people.

Organize community-based sports programs, tournaments, and gatherings that foster health, connection, visibility and belongning.

Develop leadership opportunities for transgender and gender non-conforming athletes, organizers and advocates.

Build local, national, and international networks that support community resilience, mutual aid, and collective empowerment.

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What is Happening?

THE BEAUTIFUL GAME FOR ALL

Kicking Out Transphobia Community Project, in partnership with SIN CITY CLASSIC, are proud to present a groundbreaking soccer event that uplifts and celebrates gender diversity in sports. #transrightsarehumanrights! 2026 marks our 4th. edition, and we are hosting three special matches designed to create visibility, belonging, and joyful community connection for trans and gender-diverse athletes. These friendly, non-competitive matches underscore a powerful truth: trans athlet

The Weekend is HERE: Three Days of Community, Competition, and Trans Joy

Celebrate our trans and nonconforming community the day after transgender day of remembrance. The wait is over — Kicking Out Transphobia Weekend is finally here! From November 21–23, we’re bringing together athletes, organizers, supporters, and community members for three days of movement, joy, and solidarity across Philadelphia. Whether you’re playing, cheering, running, volunteering, or joining us for community events, this weekend is about uplifting trans and nonbinary pe

KOT Philly Tournament is HERE

Join us the weekend after Transgender Day of Remembrance (Nov. 21-23) for our 5TH. Anniversary Charity Tournament - a weekend full of sports, joy and solidarity. This year's event features three sports, RUNNING , KICKBALL AND SOCCER ; plus community socials and watch parties! Together, we've donated over $30,000 to trans-led organizations and helped bring inclusive events to cities across the U.s and Mexico. Your participation help us continue building safe, empowering spaces

Our vision is a world where trans and non-celebrated people are not just included, but celebrated, protected, and supported on the field, in our communities, and beyond.

Kicking Out Transphobia Vision.

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