Johnson and Rivera co-founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) , the first shelter in North America specifically for homeless transgender youth.
Discrimination leads to significant economic instability. Approximately 29% of trans adults live in poverty —a rate that rises even higher for Black and Latine trans individuals. extreme shemales thumbs
Activists are currently fighting waves of legislation that restrict bathroom access, sports participation, and medical care for transgender youth. Moving Toward Inclusivity Johnson and Rivera co-founded the Street Transvestite Action
Despite increased visibility, the transgender community continues to face disproportionate levels of hardship. extreme shemales thumbs