11-year-old becomes youngest grand marshal of Orlando Pride Parade.
OAN’s Abril Elfi
4:54 PM – Sunday, October 22, 2023
An 11-year-old Trans Child Becomes Youngest Grand Marshal of Orlando Pride Parade
On Saturday, Dempsey Jara made history as the grand marshal at Orlando’s Come Out With Pride Festival, becoming the youngest person to ever hold the position in the event’s 18-year history.
According to Jara’s mom, 45-year-old Jaimie Jara, the child has always identified with girl things and toys.
“She’d say, ‘I’m a girl in my heart and my brain,’” the mother said. “She’s been on this journey since she was five and she’s living her best life.”
More than 200,000 people were expected to attend the daylong festival, which concluded with fireworks and performances by previous RuPaul’s Drag Race champions LaLa Ri and Monet X Change.
The 11-year-old expressed that being transgender is not a choice, but rather about being true to oneself.
“It’s about being true to myself. It’s about embracing who I am even when the world tries to tell me otherwise,” Dempsey said. “It’s about standing tall in my identity even when it’s really hard.”
The child legally changed their birth certificate in 2019 to reflect their new gender.
Despite starting the transition at the age of 5, Dempsey’s gender non-conforming behavior was evident since 18 months old.
This news comes amidst Governor Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) banning gender-affirming care for children and prohibiting school lessons on gender identity or sexual orientation through the legislation known as the “Don’t Say Gay Bill.”
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An 11-year-old Trans Child Becomes Youngest Grand Marshal of Orlando Pride Parade
On Saturday, Dempsey Jara made history as the grand marshal at Orlando’s Come Out With Pride Festival, becoming the youngest person to ever hold the position in the event’s 18-year history.
According to Jara’s mom, 45-year-old Jaimie Jara, the child has always identified with girl things and toys. “She’d say, ‘I’m a girl in my heart and my brain,'” the mother said. “She’s been on this journey since she was five and she’s living her best life.”
More than 200,000 people were expected to attend the daylong festival, which concluded with fireworks and performances by previous RuPaul’s Drag Race champions LaLa Ri and Monet X Change.
The 11-year-old expressed that being transgender is not a choice, but rather about being true to oneself. “It’s about being true to myself. It’s about embracing who I am even when the world tries to tell me otherwise,” Dempsey said. ”It’s about standing tall in my identity even when it’s really hard.”
The child legally changed their birth certificate in 2019 to reflect their new gender.
This news comes amidst Governor Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) banning gender-affirming care for children and prohibiting school lessons on gender identity or sexual orientation through the legislation known as the “Don’t Say Gay Bill.”
It is important to stay informed on matters of gender identity and support individuals like Dempsey who are bravely living their truth. By promoting love, acceptance, and understanding, we can create a more inclusive society for all.
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