No Evil Project - Show that anyone can do good, no matter who they are.

Transgender Stereotypes Redefined

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Naomi

Worcester, MA
United States
Transgender
Engineer
Geek
Tell Us Your Good Deed: 
On the day I took these photos I was volunteering as an activist: asking for support in protecting trans folks' right to access public spaces.
Why are you participating?: 

Well... a friend, or just another human being you've never met asks you to participate in something. It doesn't take too much effort, but it's important to them, and perhaps it'll effect some positive change.

Malcom

Transgender
Rock Climber
Artist
Tell Us Your Good Deed: 
I work at an adventure/zip-line park. Over the course of the season I interact with thousands of people, from a variety of different races / cultures / countries / religions / ages / genders / sexual orientations. At the park I have the opportunity to treat everyone equally and with respect, as well as create a safe space for the variety of people have fun with their friends and families. It isn't groundbreaking good deed work or anything, but it is a gratifying feeling to know that you helped create a positive experience for people.
Why are you participating?: 

It is fun!

Mel

Worcester, MA
United States
Queer
Transgender
Male
Tell Us Your Good Deed: 
I like to compliment strangers on something that stands out to me about their individual presentation (article of clothing, hairstyle, makeup) for the soul purpose of making them feel good about themselves.
Why are you participating?: 

I am participating because I think it is important to spread the word of the good.

Crystal

Worcester, MA
United States
Transgender
Homeless
Artist
Tell Us Your Good Deed: 
I pass information and resources to all homeless people I come into contact with, I am willing to physically take new homeless on a tour of the city for resources and services. I redistribute goods to people who are unable to get clothing due to disability or mental confusion.
Why are you participating?: 

I believe all people would rather be better if they are given the chance.

Lorelei

Barnstable, MA
United States
Actor
Punk
Transgender
Tell Us Your Good Deed: 
I am a very visible person. By size, personality, inclination and training. I've spent my whole life learning how to entertain people; to make them laugh, cry, feel and think. I enjoy moving people, making them pay attention and listen. Ever since I came out as trans (and queer, and poly and a number of other things too), I have tried to use my voice and my visibility not merely to entertain (though that's certainly worthwhile too), but to change our communities and our society, to change the world. To amplify the voices of marginalized people who lack the ability to make others listen. To be visible so that others who are not so comfortable in the harsh glare of the spotlight don't have to be. So this world may be a better, happier, safer place for those who might not have a voice like mine. To put this philosophy into practice, I work with a number of advocacy and outreach organizations. I also speak, perform and write about gender and sexuality. And sometimes I even get to make people just laugh too!
Why are you participating?: 

I am participating because I believe that being visible; seeing, hearing, and speaking out about the evil I see in the world; is the right thing to do. This project and these photos are a literal interpretation of that philosophy.

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