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On the 25th Anniversary of Trans Day of Remembranc

On the 25th Anniversary of Trans Day of Remembrance, we solemnly reflect on the lives of our TGI family lost to senseless acts of violence. #TDOR 🩵🩷🤍 #TWOA

On the 25th Anniversary of Trans Day of Remembranc

On the 25th Anniversary of Trans Day of Remembrance, we solemnly reflect on the lives of our TGI family lost to senseless acts of violence. While we share the names and images of those lost this year, it’s essential to acknowledge the incompleteness of this list—a reminder of the deep-seated transphobia within our justice system and mainstream media that often shrouds the stories of others we may never know. #TDOR 🕯️#TWOA

Rest in Power #LadyJava—the legendary trans ente

Rest in Power #LadyJava—the legendary trans entertainer and activist has passed away from natural causes. The #NewOrleans native and pioneering performer disrupted the #LA social scene in the 1960s by challenging anti-cross-dressing ordinances to become a celebrated fixture in popular lounges and supper clubs. #TWOA

Major Update: The U.S. Department of Education has

Major Update: The U.S. Department of Education has ruled that the Oklahoma school district attended by #NexBenedict (he/they), the nonbinary teen who died by suicide following an on-campus assault, systematically failed to respond to reports of sexual harassment over a three-year period. Learn more at the link in bio. #TWOA

Kicking off #TransWeekofAwareness with gratitude f

Kicking off #TransWeekofAwareness with gratitude for our partners at @yitty—helping us honor the beauty, strength, and resistance of our trans community in #LosAngeles. 🌟 Through the powerful lens of @kingtexas, these portraits become more than images; they are testaments to the brilliance, resilience, and unapologetic spirit of our trans siblings. Each photograph is a reminder that our visibility is not just seen, but felt—a force that cannot be stopped.✨ Swipe through to meet some of the Center staff and clients and celebrate the power of trans joy. 🏳️‍⚧️

#TWOA #YittyCares #TransVisibility #TransResilience #TexasIsaiah #TransJoy

TW ⚠️ On the first day of their new administra

TW ⚠️ On the first day of their new administration, the president-elect has vowed to end gender-affirming care for minors nationwide, targeting healthcare providers, teachers, and organizations that support trans youth in a campaign fueled by transphobia, racism, and hate.

We must protect trans youth against these attacks. Join us in resistance—sign up with the link in bio to get updates on upcoming events and ways to stay involved.

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