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Entity shares 5 facts about Jazz Jennings.

Jazz Jennings is an activist for LGBTQ rights, a YouTuber and television personality. She first came into the spotlight in 2007 when she was interviewed by Barbra Walters on 20/20. In addition, Jazz was born biologically a male.

Since a young age she expressed to her parents that she was a girl. Later on she was diagnosed with Gender Identity Disorder. GID, also known as Gender Dysphoria, is when there’s a conflict between someone’s physical gender and the one they identify with.

Jazz is known as one of the youngest people documented as transgender. Now, at the young age of 16 she is happy, and an activist for LGBTQ rights.

Here are some more fun facts on Jazz Jennings:

1 She’s A Published Author.

Entity shares 5 facts on Jazz Jennings.

In 2014, Jazz co-wrote “I am Jazz,” which is the story of a transgender child based on her real-life experiences. And then in 2016 she released, “Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen. The book is Jazz’s memoir, where she shares her transgender journey.

Jazz inspires people to be more accepting of others. She also reminds people to embrace themselves for who they truly are. Jazz reminds us to live authentically. However, Jazz also shares her struggles and how getting to where she is now wasn’t always easy.

2 She Was Named An Influential Teen by Time Magazine.

Entity shares 5 facts on Jazz Jennings.

When Jazz was 14 she was recognized as one of Times Most Influential Teens. She was recognized for her many accomplishments, including co-writing, “I am Jazz” and being included on The Advocate’s 40 under 40 lists.

3 She’s An Honorary Co-Founder of TransKids Purple Rainbow Foundation.

Entity shares 5 facts about Jazz Jennings.

In 2007, Jazz and her parents founded the TransKids Purple Rainbow Foundation. This was Jazz’s parents’ efforts to take things a step further after Jazz spoke to Barbara Walters on “20/20.”

When her parents realized the difficulties that came with having Jazz try and live a ‘normal’ life they started TKPRF. As an honorary co-founder, she speaks at universities, conferences and conventions all over the country.

4 Her Last Name Isn’t Jennings.

Entity shares 5 facts about Jazz Jennings.

When Jazz first spoke to Barbara Walters on “20/20” her parents took this last name. They did this in order to keep some privacy. Her parents even took on different names and were often referred to in the media as “Renee and Scott” and not their real names “Jeanette and Greg.”

5 She’s a Normal Teenager.

Entity shares 5 facts about Jazz Jennings.

Shocker! I know, but seriously. Although Jazz spends a lot of her time speaking at universities or conferences, she’s still just a regular gal. She enjoys watching her favorite shows, playing soccer and tennis and reminding people to live their authentic lives.

Entity loves Jazz and what she stands for. We appreciate her work to remind people to live their lives honestly. She also reminds everyone to be more accepting of others.  Jazz = #Womenthatdo!

To keep up with Jazz, just head over to the Jazz Jennings YouTube channel.

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