LGBTQ+ trailblazers

Celebrating Transwomen on Transvisibility Day

Their accomplishments and perseverance are a testament to their struggles and progress.

by Simone R. Johnson
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Amy Schneider
 attends the 2022 The Queerties Awards Celebration...
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Michaela Jaé “MJ” Rodriguez is the first transgender actress to win a Golden Globe. She won best actress in a TV drama for her role as Blanca in the FX show, Pose.

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CeCe Telfer is the first openly transgender woman to win a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) title. She won the 400-meter hurdle in 2019 for the Franklin Pierce University track and field team.

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