The Southern REACH initiative awards $1.4 million in funding to 23 organizations in the Deep South

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Through the generous support of the Ford Foundation, 23 organizations in nine Deep South states heavily impacted by HIV/AIDS will receive critical support to fight the HIV epidemic by addressing the disparities and social injustices that fuel the epidemic. By adopting an intersectional approach, Southern REACH grantees will advance the rights, health…

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Point of Pride awards two trans recipients $9,000 in financial assistance for gender-affirming surgeries

Eugene, Ore. — Over the weekend, Point of Pride announced it will award $9,000 to two recipients: Armaan Singh from Washington, who will receive $6,000 toward his gender-affirming surgery later this year. As part of his application process, Armaan shared with Point of Pride his struggle to identify as a deeply religious Punjabi person as…

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Tonner Doll Company introduces Jazz Jennings doll at 2017 New York International Toyfair

KINGSTON, N.Y. — Transgender star of TLC’s docuseries “I Am Jazz“, Jazz Jennings, will take form as the newest Tonner play doll.  The 18” portrait doll was designed and sculpted by renowned doll artist Robert Tonner. Robert Tonner founded the Tonner Doll Company in 1991 and has continually created the best and most fashionable dolls in…

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