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Justice Served in Transgender Bashing
Justice Served in Transgender Bashing For Immediate Release January 14, 2011 Houston, TX –Terrance Calhoun, the 23 year old man responsible for the violent attack on Houston Community College (HCC) student and transgender man Lance Reyna, was sentenced Wednesday morning, Jan 12, to seven years in prison by Harris County District Court Judge Belinda Hill. The attack took place in the restroom at HCC’s Central Campus near downtown Houston on June 22, 2010. Calhoun followed Reyna into the restroom, shouted “Hey queer!”, and demanded...
read moreEquality Project Coming to the TG Center
Training Aims to Equip LGBT Community and Allies to Communicate With Elected Officials The Equality Project is coming to Houston, Saturday, January 22. Created by Equality Texas Foundation, the Equality Project is designed to teach members of the LGBT community and their allies to effectively communicate with elected officials. The January 22 training will be held at the Transgender Community Center at 604 Pacific from 10 am to 3 pm. The training will focus on educating members of the State Legislature during the upcoming legislative session,...
read moreTransgender Basher Behind Bars
For Immediate Release December 17, 2010 Houston, Texas – Terrance Calhoun, the 23 year old man responsible for the violent attack on Houston Community College student and transgender man Lance Reyna, was ordered today to remain in custody for 120 days by Harris County District Court Judge Belinda Hill. The order was issued in anticipation of the judge’s final ruling, which will follow Calhoun’s time in custody. Calhoun, who is on probation for a previous conviction for drug possession, pled guilty to the June 22 knife point...
read moreTransgender Library Patron Unlawfully Imprisoned
Houston, TX – November 22, 2010 – A young male-to-female transgender library patron named Tyjnae Moore was arrested and taken to jail on November 17 because she, in accordance with the Houston City Ordinance, used the female bathroom at the Jesse H. Jones Library in downtown Houston. A Houston Library security guard initiated the incident by informing an HPD officer that, “a man [sic] is in the restroom.” The arresting officer took the patron to jail for the alleged offence of violating a State of Texas law which states, “It is...
read moreTrans Town Hall Meeting Saturday, October 9
TG Town Hall Meeting THIS Saturday, October 9 · 1:00pm – 3:00pm Transgender Center 604 Pacific Houston, TX 77006 (Map) RSVP here on FaceBook This town hall meeting will focus on the impact the Heather Delgado v. Nikki Araguz case will have on the overall GLBT community within Texas and beyond. A loss can mean that the State of Texas will no longer recognize the transitioned status of transgender people. This will have a huge impact on transgender employment issues, bathroom issues, issues of policy and issues of law. A...
read moreCovenant House’s Broken promises: CM Jones Fights Transphobia
August 24, 2010 Dear Director Robinson, Greetings. This letter is a follow up to the meeting on July 6, 2010, at the Houston Covenant House. You informed the attendees that by July 19, 2010, you would provide the Transgender Foundation of America (TFA) with Policies and Procedures as it applies to Intake, Assessment, Placement, and Discipline regarding transgender youth. We were also to be notified on a follow-up meeting to discuss solutions. To date, it is my understanding, the TFA has received nothing from you as promised. I have checked...
read moreTransgender Marriage: Transgender Center Wins Debate
Houston, TX – August 19, 2010 - On August 18, 2010 the Executive Director of the Transgender Foundation of America (TFA), Cristan Williams debated the leader of a Houston-based hate group in a live FOX newscast. In a landslide victory, Ms. Williams debated the FOX authored question, “Should transgender and transsexuals be allowed to legally marry.” Taking the stance that the right to marry should be stripped from transgender citizens, Dave Welch was soundly defeated. After the debate, the FOX Public Opinion Poll results were...
read moreAnnouncing the Nikki Araguz Press Kit
If you would like to download the entire kit, you can download the Nikki Araguz Press Kit here. The Fact Sheet The majority of what’s focused on in the media is 100% FALSE. Learn the truth here. What About the Children? The transgender community is extremely concerned for the children of Capt. Araguz. Find out why. Attorney Frank Mann Banned from practicing law, drug addiction and currently under investigation by the State Bar. Learn more. Frank Mann’s Email | Frank Mann’s State Bar...
read moreVideo Shows 15-Year History of Public Advocacy by Wharton Widow
Houston, Texas – July 24, 2010 – Video recently release by Houston Channel 26 shows Mrs. Nikki Araguz frankly discussing her experience as a transgender woman 15 years ago as part of a college classmate’s student documentary. The footage shows a typical college student navigating issues of self-discovery, secure in her womanhood, yet still naive in her approach to dating. Mrs. Araguz, the widow of the late Capt. Thomas Araguz, is currently defending herself against an attempt by her mother-in-law, Simona Longoria, to nullify Mrs. and...
read morePress Release: Widow Braves Hostile Court Proceedings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Widow Braves Hostile Court Proceedings Houston, Texas – July 23, 2010 – Jeers and public threats greeted Mrs. Nikki Araguz outside the Warton County Courthouse today. The Widow of Wharton County firefighter Captain Thomas Araguz, who was killed in the line of duty, was in court for the first hearing in a suit brought by Araguz’s mother, Simona Rodriguez Longoria. The suit claims that Longoria should inherit Capt. Araguz’s widow’s benefits and all marital assets. Longoria claims that since Mrs. Araguz...
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