06/19/2025
๐๐ป ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฟ๐ฒ: ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐ก๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐๐ต
๐๐ฐ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ณ๐ข๐ฏ๐ด๐จ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ช๐ต๐บ
Today, June 18th, marks a profoundly disheartening moment in the fight for our rights as the US Supreme Court has ruled to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth. As a transgender man, this decision affects me deeply, and I share in the sadness, anger, and fear that many of you may be feeling. This ruling is a stark reminder of the challenges we face, but it is also a call to unite more strongly than ever.
The Sound Den remains steadfast in our commitment to supporting transgender individuals of all ages, with a special focus on our youth, who are most affected by this decision. Our community is resilient, and together, we will continue to advocate for our right to live authentically and with dignity.
๐๐ฐ ๐๐ถ๐ณ ๐๐ณ๐ข๐ฏ๐ด๐จ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต๐ฉ
To our brave transgender youth, know that you are not alone. You have a vast community of transgender individuals who are here to support you, especially during times like these. It takes immense courage to be true to yourself in a world that often fails to understand you, and I want you to know that your strength does not go unnoticed.
Even when the path seems daunting, and the world feels unkind, remember that there is hope and a future where things can and will improve. We are here for you, ready to stand by your side and fight for a just and inclusive society where you can thrive.
๐๐ฐ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ณ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ช๐ต๐บ
To all members of our label and the wider community, including our beloved LGBTQ+ family and allies, now is a crucial time to show your support for your transgender friends. This recent ruling has left many of us feeling vulnerable, and your solidarity is more important than ever.
Transgender youth are among the most vulnerable in our population, and they need us to stand up and protect them. Their daily lives are already filled with challenges merely for being who they are, and your allyship can make a significant difference. Remember, trans rights are human rights