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A Survivor’s Fear in Troubled Times | Opinion

As a 58-year-old transgender woman of color, I feel incredibly fortunate to have reached this age. I’ve faced immense injustices, including employment and housing discrimination, and medical disparities that led

Community Impact, Trans OpEds

From Struggle to Advocacy: A Trans Woman’s Journey | Opinion

I grew up across Miami, Boston, and Forest, Mississippi. My classmates in Mississippi hurled spitballs at me and called me “the nigger’s child.” But my father, who described himself as un

Community Impact, Trans OpEds

What Resilience Looks Like for Me | Opinion

I’m a Black, queer, Latino trans man living in Florida, where the political climate feels like it’s always set to hostile. Every headline reminds me that people like me aren’t

Community Impact, Trans OpEds

Breaking the Binary, Building the Future | Opinion

I recently found myself traveling alone to speak at a conference and looking for a friendly breakfast table. Spotting a group of “queer-looking” folks, I asked to join them. Shortly

Community Impact, Trans OpEds

From Tomboy to True Self: A Decade Into My Transition | Opinion

I was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida — sheltered, bookish, and without the language to describe what I felt inside. As a kid, I always played the “dad”

Community Impact, Trans OpEds

Getting Past My Dysphoria | Opinion

By the time I was 10, I’d stand in front of mirrors for hours, scrutinizing my face as I saw myself slip away. “Who’s that boy?” I’d wonder. At 12,

Community Impact, Trans OpEds

Walking Beside, Not Ahead: My Journey Supporting South Florida’s Trans Community | Opinion

About three years ago, I was approached by The Our Fund Foundation with an unexpected invitation. According to CEO David Jobin, I was the “most perfect person” to help launch

Community Impact, Trans OpEds

Behind the Uniform: My Journey Through Gender, Grief, and the True Meaning of Masculinity | Opinion

As a 10-year Army veteran, the majority of my growing-up years were spent in the military. The year 2016 was my first year on testosterone and also my last full

Community Impact, Trans OpEds

My Educational Journey | Opinion

When I was a little kid, I was unapologetically curious and colorfully authentic until I was told to dim my feminine light. I was that nerdy kid who excelled in

Community Impact, Press Release

The Our Fund Foundation Increases Annual Distribution to Support LGBTQ Agencies Amid Growing Government Cutbacks

WILTON MANORS, FL, (June 17, 2025) – In response to increasing political attacks on LGBTQ rights and growing funding restrictions targeting LGBTQ-serving agencies, The Our Fund Foundation announced today that