Author Alan Toussaint
On TransWellBeing, all of the blog members have shared some very interesting posts and conversations about some of the best black, trans people of color within the state and across the country. There are so many that have made an… Continue Reading →
In the TransWellBeing blog, we’ve been highlighting a number of transgender people of color that have done good and creating change within their neighborhoods. There are so many transgender individuals that we want to highlight, but don’t have the space… Continue Reading →
Although Trans Awareness Month may be over, TransWellBeing will always spotlight transgender individuals that are making a difference in the cities across Minnesota. Today, we will share the first African American trans woman to be elected onto Minneapolis City Council…. Continue Reading →
Everyone is breathing a sigh of relief that the elections are over. The last six months were a pain to look at the various news networks and different candidates vying for your vote. All of the votes have been counted… Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving and Christmas can be very stressful times of the year, especially for LGBTQ+ folk. In 2020, we’ve been presented with a lot of challenges this year with the election, COVID-19 and racial injustice. A lot of people are facing… Continue Reading →
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. This day was started after a trans black woman was murdered on November 29th, 1998. A candlelight vigil was held the following Friday on December 4th. Her death inspired many TDOR events across the… Continue Reading →
This week highlights Trans Awareness Week (November 16th-20th). Transgender Awareness week usually happens the second week of November, which highlights various events leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). TDOR memorializes victims of transphobic violence. This is especially true… Continue Reading →
Hello, My name is Alan Toussaint and my pronouns are he/him/his. I’m a second year graduate student at St. Cloud State University in the Writing Studies and Rhetoric program. I’m also the Graduate Assistant for the LGBT Resource Center…. Continue Reading →