Celebrating TDOV with a rally

Trans Day of Visibility is an annual day of recognition and celebration of trans folks, as well as raising awareness around the harmful discrimination that our community still faces today.

On TDOV we will be outside to rally together in community, listen to speakers and make your voice heard.

We are also having a day of sharing trans joy, for trans folks and their families, the day before on Sunday March 31st!
Sunday March 30th at the Prism Community Center.

Celebrating TDOV with Trans Joy

Trans Day of Visibility is an annual day of recognition and celebration of trans folks, as well as raising awareness around the harmful discrimination that our community still faces today.

Trans folks and families, join us for a day of community, games, art, and discussion all centered around sharing our trans joy! We're even going to have show and tell time, so bring an item, skill, talent or special interest that you'd like to share with others.

We're also holding a rally on TDOV Monday, March 31st. We will be outside to rally together in community, listen to speakers and make your voice heard. Allies are welcome!
Monday, March 31st
6:30pm - 7:30pm
at Van Eps Park

Adult Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Adult Hang Out Hours are for LGBTQ+ adults 18+. Join us for games, activities, study sessions, access to our computers, and more! Make connections or find a quiet corner, it’s up to you!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

These hang out hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ youth who are middle school ages.

Invite your friends and make Wednesdays a highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠High School Hang Out Hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ individuals aged grades 9-12.

Invite your friends and make Tuesdays the highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Community Support and Rally, Sioux Falls

BREAKING, March 21st, 2025: Governor Rhoden has officially signed HB1259 into law. We are incredibly heartbroken to learn that Gov. Rhoden signed HB 1259 into law yesterday, behind closed doors. The "Bathroom Ban" will go into effect on July 1, 2025.

This bill is yet another attack on our transgender, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse community in South Dakota. We are deeply disappointed—but we are not backing down. Please still join us this weekend for a rally centered around community support, and to show our representatives that we oppose their harmful legislation.

This event is Sponsored by Transformation Project, TPAN, ACLU SD, Sioux Falls Pride, and Trans Action SD.

If you need more support at this time you can find resources here on our website, or reach out to us.

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Adult Hang Out Hours are for LGBTQ+ adults 18+. Join us for games, activities, study sessions, access to our computers, and more! Make connections or find a quiet corner, it’s up to you!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

These hang out hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ youth who are middle school ages.

Invite your friends and make Wednesdays a highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠High School Hang Out Hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ individuals aged grades 9-12.

Invite your friends and make Tuesdays the highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Adult Hang Out Hours are for LGBTQ+ adults 18+. Join us for games, activities, study sessions, access to our computers, and more! Make connections or find a quiet corner, it’s up to you!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

These hang out hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ youth who are middle school ages.

Invite your friends and make Wednesdays a highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠High School Hang Out Hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ individuals aged grades 9-12.

Invite your friends and make Tuesdays the highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Q&A with Author Nico Lang

Join us at Full Circle Book Co-op in Sioux Falls for a Q&A with author and journalist, Nico Lang!

Sunday
March 9th, 2025
2 - 4pm

Full Circle Book Co-op
123 W 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Media coverage tends to sensationalize the fight over how trans kids should be allowed to live, but what is incredibly rare are the voices of the people at the heart of this debate: transgender and gender nonconforming kids themselves. For their groundbreaking new book, journalist Nico Lang spent a year traveling the country to document the lives of transgender, nonbinary, and genderfluid teens and their families. Drawing on hundreds of hours of on-the-ground interviews with them and the people in their communities.

American Teenager:
How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era

Don’t miss the chapter that features a young person from South Dakota!

About the Author:

Q&A with Author Nico Lang

Join us at Outside of a Dog in Vermillion for a Q&A with author and journalist, Nico Lang!

Saturday
March 8th, 2025
2 - 4pm

Outside of a Dog
5 Court St, Vermillion, SD 57069

Media coverage tends to sensationalize the fight over how trans kids should be allowed to live, but what is incredibly rare are the voices of the people at the heart of this debate: transgender and gender nonconforming kids themselves. For their groundbreaking new book, journalist Nico Lang spent a year traveling the country to document the lives of transgender, nonbinary, and genderfluid teens and their families. Drawing on hundreds of hours of on-the-ground interviews with them and the people in their communities.

American Teenager:
How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era

Don’t miss the chapter that features a young person from South Dakota!

About the Author:

The 3rd Annual TPAN Fundraising Gala:
A night in the cosmos

The TPAN's 3rd Annual Gala will celebrate all of the critical, life-saving work of TPAN advocating for the transgender community in South Dakota, as well as raise funds and awareness for our policy related work in 2025.

Experience a magical night filled with timeless wonders, dazzling auctions, and stellar speakers. Come together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and build a brighter future for the transgender community. Through a celestial lens, we'll reflect on the milestones that have shaped our journey, embrace the connections we share in this moment, and imagine the limitless possibilities that lie ahead.

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

These hang out hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ youth who are middle school ages.

Invite your friends and make Wednesdays a highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠High School Hang Out Hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ individuals aged grades 9-12.

Invite your friends and make Tuesdays the highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

“Abortion and Women’s Rights 1970” Screening and Meet & Greet hosted by Dakotans for Health

Dakotans For Health: In South Dakota, we’ve witnessed firsthand the consequences of the most extreme abortion ban in the nation—one that offers no exceptions for rape, incest, or non-viable pregnancies. Last November, despite our best efforts to restore reproductive rights, our voices were drowned out by a tidal wave of money and misinformation.

join us for an extraordinary evening of reflection, resilience, and renewed commitment to this cause.

We’ll start with a social hour, complete with complimentary wine and charcuterie. Then, we’ll gather for a screening of the groundbreaking documentary “Abortion and Women’s Rights 1970”—a powerful, 28-minute film that takes us back to a pre-Roe era, reminding us of the dangers women faced and the incredible resilience of those who fought for change.

And here’s the best part: after the film, we’ll be joined live via virtual Q&A by three of the inspiring women behind it—Jane Pincus, Mary Summers, and Karen Weinstein. They’ll share their stories, their insights, and their hopes for the future of reproductive justice.

This event isn’t just about looking back—it’s about fueling our fight forward. It’s about honoring the past while working to build a future where every woman has access to safe, equitable reproductive healthcare

We’d love to see you there and trust me, your presence will make a difference.

Adult Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Adult Hang Out Hours are for LGBTQ+ adults 18+. Join us for games, activities, study sessions, access to our computers, and more! Make connections or find a quiet corner, it’s up to you!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

These hang out hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ youth who are middle school ages.

Tonight’s optional activity: Karaoke night! Come prepared with your favorite power ballad and belt it out!

Invite your friends and make Wednesdays a highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠High School Hang Out Hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ individuals aged grades 9-12.

Tonight’s optional activity: Karaoke! Come prepared with your favorite power ballad and belt it out!

Invite your friends and make Tuesdays the highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Craftivism Knit-Along

Let’s come together for a day of crafting and community! We’re making winter gear—hats, gloves, and scarves—to spread warmth and love this season.

Saturday, February 22nd
10 AM to 3 PM

at the Prism Center
500 N. Western Ave. #300, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

What to know:

• Yarn is provided—no need to bring your own!

• Bring your own tools if you can (we have a limited supply).

• Enjoy snacks and coffee while you craft!

Let’s turn our creativity into kindness. See you there!

Join us for the Equality Rally

Come to Legislative Coffee Hour and join the rally outside to protest against HB 1250 or go inside and speak with your lawmakers!

South Dakota lawmakers are pushing House Bill 1259 —a discriminatory bill that bans transgender students from using bathrooms, locker rooms, and overnight accommodations that match their gender identity. This bill criminalizes trans people for simply existing in public spaces and is a direct attempt to erase trans students from schools, extending to buildings and facilities owned or leased by the state or political subdivisions of the state.

HURON
Legislative Cracker Barrel
When: 9 am, Feb. 22
Where: Huron City Hall
Host: AARP, South Dakota Farmers Union and Huron Chamber and Visitors Bureau

RAPID CITY
When: 12 noon
Where: Main Street Square, Rapid City

Here’s What Else You need to Know about
HB 1259
What HB 1259 does:

• Forces public schools to segregate all multi-occupancy restrooms, locker rooms, and sleeping arrangements strictly by assigned sex at birth.

• Makes it illegal for transgender students to use restrooms or locker rooms that match their gender identity.

• Allows students to be penalized for using facilities that align with their identity, even if they have socially or medically transitioned.

• Criminalizes transgender people who "refuse to leave" facilities that align with their gender identity, making it a Class 2 misdemeanor.

• Treats being transgender as a violation of the law instead of recognizing the humanity and dignity of trans individuals.

What this means:

• HB 1259 isolates and endangers transgender students, making schools less safe.

• It forces trans students into humiliating situations, increasing harassment and discrimination.

• It does nothing to improve school safety or protect students—it only polices gender identity and punishes trans youth.

• It fuels harmful rhetoric and emboldens discrimination, further marginalizing LGBTQ+ students

HB 1259 is a direct attack on the dignity and rights of the transgender community. We demand South Dakota lawmakers reject this hateful bill and stand for equality, inclusion, and safety in schools and in buildings across our state.

We have a Saturday full of activism ahead! We’ll see you

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Adult Hang Out Hours are for LGBTQ+ adults 18+. Join us for games, activities, study sessions, access to our computers, and more! Make connections or find a quiet corner, it’s up to you!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

These hang out hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ youth who are middle school ages.

Tonight’s optional activity: It’s craft night! We air dry clay for sculpting, canvases for painting, coloring books, yarn for crocheting, and beads!

And tonight, we will have a Tobacco Policy Specialist for the South Dakota Department of Health coming in to talk to the youths about tobacco use and vaping, speaking on both preventative measures and strategies on how to quit.

Invite your friends and make Wednesdays a highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠High School Hang Out Hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ individuals aged grades 9-12.

Tonight’s optional activity: It’s craft night! We air dry clay for sculpting, canvases for painting, coloring books, yarn for crocheting, and beads!

And tonight, we will have a Tobacco Policy Specialist for the South Dakota Department of Health coming in to talk to the youths about tobacco use and vaping, speaking on both preventative measures and strategies on how to quit.

Invite your friends and make Tuesdays the highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Karaoke Night Fundraiser

Get ready for a night of fun and music with our Karaoke Night Fundraiser! Bring your best (or worst!) song and your singing voice!

Tickets are just $10 per person, and all proceeds go to support the Prism Center!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Adult Hang Out Hours are for LGBTQ+ adults 18+. Join us for games, activities, study sessions, access to our computers, and more! Make connections or find a quiet corner, it’s up to you!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

These hang out hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ youth who are middle school ages.

Gather your pals and enjoy some board games together. Feeling artsy? Dive into creativity with our assortment of mediums and canvases. Need a study spot? We've got you covered with two free-to-use computers and a handy printer at your service. Explore our diverse selection of library books for all ages. Seeking a moment of tranquility? Our sensory area awaits. Grab earplugs, headphones, or fidgets and unwind in a peaceful space.

Invite your friends and make Wednesdays a highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠High School Hang Out Hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ individuals aged grades 9-12.

Gather your pals and enjoy some board games together. Feeling artsy? Dive into creativity with our assortment of mediums and canvases. Need a study spot? We've got you covered with two free-to-use computers and a handy printer at your service. Explore our diverse selection of library books for all ages. Seeking a moment of tranquility? Our sensory area awaits. Grab earplugs, headphones, or fidgets and unwind in a peaceful space.

Invite your friends and make Tuesdays the highlight of your week at the Prism Center!