Media Resources
Social Media Frames
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This process is only recommended for computers and NOT mobile devices.
1. Download Your Profile Picture and Frame:
Frame: Download one of the Social Media Frames from above to your computer.
Profile Picture: Navigate to your social media profile and download your current profile picture (often by right-clicking the image and selecting "Save image as...").
2. Access the Editor:
Open your web browser and go to Photopea.
3. Upload Your Image:
Click on File > Open or simply drag and drop your downloaded profile picture onto the Photopea workspace.
4. Upload the PNG Frame:
Click on File > Open & Place and select the Social Media Frame you downloaded. This will place the frame directly on top of your image.
5. Adjust the Frame:
Use the handles on the corners and sides of the frame to resize it. You can click and drag to reposition the frame over your image as needed.
Ensure the frame fits perfectly over the image by dragging it to the right position and adjusting the size accordingly.
6. Check the Alignment:
Zoom in or out if necessary (use the zoom tool or press Ctrl + + / Ctrl + -) to ensure the frame is properly aligned with your image.
7. Export the Final Image:
Once satisfied, go to File > Export As and choose PNG. This format preserves the transparency of your image if needed.
Adjust the settings if necessary (e.g., resolution, quality), then click Save to download the final image.
8. Upload as Profile Picture:
Go to your social media profile, select the option to upload a new profile picture, and choose the edited image you just downloaded.
Images of Taylor
Press Release
PDF Download of Press Release from July 30, 2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 30, 2024
Media Contact: Kate Sosin, 872-870-3460, findtaylorcaseymediainquiry@gmail.com
$10,000 Reward Announced in Search for Missing Black Trans Advocate Taylor Casey
CHICAGO — Friends and family of missing Chicago trans advocate Taylor Casey have announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to her successful return from the Bahamas, where she was first reported missing on June 20. The donor, who generously donated funds for the reward, wishes to remain anonymous.
The family has also retained attorney John Q. Kelly and his team to assist in getting answers regarding Taylor’s disappearance. The family is not aware of any new leads regarding the Bahamas police investigation.
“Thanks to everyone who donated to our online fundraiser, it is helping with legal fees and travel costs”, said Colette Seymore, Taylor’s mother. “We never expected to be in this position, and don’t have the resources to do this alone. Again we thank you!”
Taylor, 42, was last seen on the evening of June 19, 2024 at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat, on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Retreat employees reported her missing the next day.
The family is urging the FBI to get involved, to help in the search to find Taylor and bring her home. They are also pushing for action from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzer, and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth. Senator Duckworth has recently spoken with the family.
A #BringTaylorHome campaign is simultaneously being launched on social media, and volunteers are attempting to enlist celebrities and influencers to help spread the word—in part to put pressure on authorities in the Bahamas and the U.S., and also to call attention to the funds needed to help in this search. They are seeking to raise $100,000 to cover legal costs and travel fees. “We are asking for people in a position of influence to talk about Taylor, and help us find her,” says Taylor’s mother.
“Each day that passes, I’m reminded that a world with Taylor is a better world for everyone”, said close friend Sam Hsieh. “This is an active ongoing search to find Taylor and bring her home. That is what we hope comes out of this situation, and we invite any intentional support or effort in that direction.”
Taylor’s disappearance has shocked Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community. Transgender people of color are particularly vulnerable to violence in the U.S. and abroad. This year alone, the Human Rights Campaign has reported that 73 percent of transgender homicide victims are people of color. Taylor has worked her whole life to interrupt these cycles of violence facing queer youth.
“Taylor has touched so many people with her authenticity, love and playful caring spirit”, says Hsieh. “We must find her.”
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findtaylorcasey
Instagram: @FindTaylorCasey
Fundraiser: https://chuffed.org/project/findtaylorcasey
Contact Information
For media inquiries regarding Taylor Casey’s case, please contact our designated spokesperson.
Kate Sosin - 872-870-3460
findtaylorcaseymediainquiry@gmail.com
We appreciate your cooperation in respecting the privacy of the family and the sensitivity of this situation. Official updates will be provided through this channel and our designated spokesperson.