TWoA History

TWoA History

Trans Week of Awareness is an annual event that starts on November 13 and leads up to Trans Day of Remembrance on November 20th. It is a time in which transgender, non-binary, and other gender-expansive advocates bring awareness to the community through education and...
On Trans Awareness: Homelessness

On Trans Awareness: Homelessness

According to a study done by The National Center for Transgender Equality, 1 in 5 transgender individuals will have experienced homelessness at one point or another. β€œWhy?” you may ask. Well… It starts early on in our youth. We come out to our families, putting faith...
On Trans Awareness: Homelessness

On Trans Awareness: Employment Discrimination

In a world that prioritizes cis comfort, it’s hard to find a work environment that will treat a trans person with respect. You are constantly faced with a customer base that will scream at, belittle, and act violently toward you, and the people you work with will...