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2015
Accepted into The 2015 Trans Leadership Exchange which has taken me to Denver, Colorado and Raleigh, North Carolina so far this year. 
Creating Change  February 2015 (Denver, Colorado)

TLEX reatreat at The Stone Circles April 2015
(Raleigh, North Carolina)



March 2015

Attended The National Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Anti-Violence Convening in Chicago and The Trans100 honoring ceremony. 

Was invited to The White House for the Trans Women of  Color Women's History Month Breifing on March 31, 2015.




April 2, 2015

Launched TWOCC headquarters in Washington DC.





2014

"Since affirming my truth and announcing that I am a transgender woman this year I have had so many amazing opportunities. I've created my modeling page, traveled to New York City for photoshoots and I have  been able to share space with so many Trans pioneers, activists, and thought leaders from this movement. With the help of four of my sisters, we created the  Ohio chapter of Trans Women of Color Collective , lead live twitter discussions with #BlackLivesMatter,  and have been actively working to raise visibility and ensure quality of life for #girlslikeus in Ohio. I have done all of this so far with little to no money. Luckily for me I belong to a community of people who make things happen and I have been taken care of, housed, fed, and uplifted the entire time.  Unfortunately, without resources it's hard for me to keep doing the work of living day to day life.  Living my truth has been the most fulfilling choice I have ever made, but I am still a trans woman of color in a society that is only just starting to accept the fact that we exist. This Gofundme is to help me really get my foot in the door of the world. I am asking that you donate to me being able to be self-actualized in my life. Being able to change my name and gender-marker, being able to see a doctor, being able to travel safely, being able to eat, and being able to do work where my life isn't in danger. This is an investment to help a revolutionary self-love warrior create the life I have always dreamed of. Below is some of the work I have been doing in 2014. "


June 2014 Traveled to New York City to shoot for GODDESS Clothing ss2015 collection ANGYLS


August 2014 Announced the Ohio chapter of Trans Women of Color Collective along with my sisters Wripley M. Bennet, Cherno Biko, and Elle Hearns.



August 2014  Trans Women of Color Collective of Ohio attended the #BlackLivesMatter freedom rides to Ferguson, MO to stand in solidarity with  with the people on grounds fighting for justice for Mike Brown.


September 2014 Debuted my modeling page Aaryn Lang.


September 2014 was invited to speak on a panel at Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center (Where I graduated) about Racial Justice and the events happening in Ferguson, MO.

September 2014 Trans Women of Color Collective of Ohio  welcomed Laverne Cox  to The Ohio State University where she gave her inspiring keynote. 



October 2014 Attended the Black Trans Revolution Summit in Pittsburgh, PA where black trans people from all over came together to practice Healing, Restoration, Fellowship, and ACTION! We celebrated The 2 year anniversary of The Garden Of Peace Project  and the 1 year anniversary of Trans Women of Color Collective . 

November 2014 Trans Women of Color Collective of Ohio Hosted Black trans Revolution Ohio where our National Director Lourdes Ashley Hunter and Executive Director of The Garden of Peace Project Michael David Battle  showed us what support looks like joining us in developing a relationship with Columbus Public Health.  
 
June 2014 Attended Philly Trans Health Conference.


May 2014 Hosted at New York City GLAAD awards by GLAAD national board member and Captain of Columbus Division of Fire Lana Moore  along with National director of Trans Women of Color Collective Lourdes Ashley Hunter  and fellow Co-founder of Trans Women of Color Collective of Ohio Cherno Biko .


April 2014 Hosted 'A Conversation with(New york Times BEST SELLER) Janet Mock ' Moderated by Cherno Biko.

I understand that monetary donations are not a possibility for everyone, but if you could share this campaign with your networks using the hashtags #AdvanceAaryn and #LoveAaryn it would put me that much closer to my goal. Always directing me to resources or connections to work would be just as helpful. Thank you all so much for believing in me, and trusting me with your hearts and minds. We are changing the world. Thank you! 

 

 

Love,
Aaryn <3

 

 

Please share and donate to Trans Women of Color Collective's end of the year fundraising campaign! We have been doing amazing work and your support means everything to us and the movement!

TWOCCSOLIDARITY 

 
My sister Cherno Biko's fundraiser for life.

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