When Zayn felt called by God to attend seminary, he applied to Nyack College. Staff had previously encouraged him to apply, and throughout the process he was reassured that being transgender would not be a problem. 2/6
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Today, get to know another one of our plaintiffs – Zayn Silva, a Black and Latinx transman in Brooklyn, NY who identifies as pansexual. He is a Pentacostal Christian. Read his story in this thread or online here: http://thereap.org/plaintiffs/zayn-silva- … 1/6pic.twitter.com/sBjYUR3LfT
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Last February, the Director of Admissions told Zayn his admission was declined because he said in the application that he is proud of being transgender, rather than ashamed. Zayn pleaded with the Director for a reversal of this decision, but to no avail. 3/6
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“Nyack’s rejection hurt and caused me anxiety and to feel depressed,” Zayn said. “But the rejection also motivated me to continue living my purpose. My purpose in life is to minister to transgender people and to tell them the good news of God’s love." 4/6
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"My hope is that Nyack and schools like it will become welcoming and open to all of God’s people, including transgender people.” He and 32 other
#LGBTQ+ students are plaintiffs in our lawsuit to protect all LGBTQ+ students at religiously affiliated colleges. Thank you, Zayn. 5/6pic.twitter.com/yY7m1SJW8y
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Read all of the plaintiffs' stories on our website. And take action with us to support
#LGBTQ students no matter where they go to school: https://www.thereap.org/lawsuit#DontExemptUspic.twitter.com/qZwwiIrl0Y
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