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August Is Transgender History Month: SF Photos

In San Francisco and the state of California, Transgender History Month is honored in August.

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In recognition of Transgender History Month, a trans pride flag appears on San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's balcony at City Hall.
In recognition of Transgender History Month, a trans pride flag appears on San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's balcony at City Hall. (JL Odom)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — It's the fifth annual celebration of Transgender History Month, with August being an opportunity to reflect on the historical contributions of trans individuals, while also recognizing the trans activists, leaders and changemakers of present day. San Francisco is the first U.S. city to legally recognize Trans History Month (in 2021), and the state of California followed suit with a proclamation in 2023 and an official recognition in 2024.

Jupiter Peraza, who lobbied the city of San Francisco to officially recognize August as Transgender History Month, serves on the San Francisco Office of Trans Initiatives' Trans Advisory Committee. (JL Odom)
An artistic rendering of iconic trans activist Marsha P. Johnson appears in the window of Spunk Salon, located in SF's Castro neighborhood. (JL Odom)
Honey Mahogany (left), director of San Francisco's Office of Transgender Initiatives, and San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie at City Hall. (JL Odom)
This mural by artist Serge Gay, Jr. features Black trans activists and leaders Honey Mahogany (top right) and Ms. Billie Cooper (bottom right). The mural is located in the Castro. (JL Odom)
Transgender District co-executive directors Breonna McCree (center) and Carlo Gomez Arteaga. San Francisco's Transgender District is the first legally recognized district of its kind in the world. It was founded by Honey Mahogany, Janetta Johnson and Aria Sa'id. (JL Odom)
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and California Assemblymember (District 19) Catherine Stefani at City Hall, where a Transgender History Month flag-raising ceremony was held. (JL Odom)
On sidewalks in the Castro, one can find "Rainbow Honor Walk" plaques such as this one honoring transgender pioneer Christine Jorgensen. (JL Odom)
Anjali Rimi (featured here) is the board president of the Center for Immigration Protection / LGBT Asylum Protect and the co-founder of Parivar Bay Area, a trans-centering organization in San Francisco. (JL Odom)

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