Amelio Robles Ávila was a revolutionary icon and a trailblazer for transgender visibility in early 20th-century Mexico. As a colonel during the Mexican Revolution, Robles openly lived as a trans man, demanding to be addressed and treated as such by peers and commanding officers—a bold act in an era and culture steeped in machismo and strict gender norms. His courage to assert his identity, despite the risks of discrimination and violence, exemplifies resilience and determination. Including Robles in Courage Is The Change highlights the intersection of gender identity, historical significance, and the fight for acceptance in the face of adversity.
