Honoring Rubi Dominguez, “A Happy, Social, Humorous Person”
Rubi Dominguez, a Latina transgender woman, was described by her sister Monica as “a happy, social, humorous person” who “made people laugh.” According to TransGriot, Rubi was killed in a…
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Honoring Za’niyah Williams, A “Beautiful Butterfly” Who “Ripped the Runway”
Za’niyah Williams, a 21-year-old Black transgender woman, was, according to her friend on social media, “a very sweet and smart young lady and always ripped the runway when she dressed…
Remembering Nikki Turrietta, A “Free Spirit” who Loved Her Family
Nikki Turietta, a 31-year-old transgender woman, loved her family with whom she had recently spent the holidays. Turietta was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and graduated from Amy…
Action Alert: Stop Anti-Trans Legislation in Arizona
Anti-equality legislators in Arizona are moving quickly to try and pass extremely harmful legislation, affecting all members of the Arizona LGBTQ+ community and specifically targeting trans kids.
SB 1165, which…
South Dakota Senate Becomes First Chamber To Pass Anti-Trans Legislation In 2022
Today, the South Dakota Senate passed an anti-transgender sports ban bill, South Dakota Senate Bill 46, becoming the first chamber in the 2022 state legislative session to advance discriminatory anti-transgender…
Letter to the NCAA Board of Governors Calling for Non-Discrimination Protections
The Human Rights Campaign alongside Athlete Ally and 16 other national advocacy organizations publicly released a letter to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Mark Emmert and NCAA governance calling…
Support Trans and Non-Binary Youth By Hosting a Jazz & Friends National Day of Community Readings Event
Jazz and Friends National Day of Community Readings in Support of Transgender and Non-Binary Youth is an annual national reading of affirming, inclusive and educational books that cover the trans…
Remembering Duval Princess, Beloved Hairstylist Who Was “Sweet and Genuine”
Duval Princess was a well-known, involved and beloved member of the LGBTQ+ community in Jacksonville, Florida. The 24-year-old was also a popular hairstylist who specialized in wigs and weaves. According…
Honoring Amariey Lei, Young Trans Woman Killed On New Year’s Day
Amariey Lei, a young Black transgender woman who was also known as Myara, was a dancer her entire life. As reported by PghLesbian, Amariey Lei was a beloved coach for…
Honoring Ke’Yahonna Stone, A Much Loved Friend and Activist
Ke’Yahonna Stone, a 32-year-old Black transgender woman from Indianapolis, Indiana, is being remembered for her activism and for being a much-loved friend and family member. She had recently accepted a…
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