
What is Transgender History Month?
Celebrated throughout the month of August in the State of California, Transgender History Month was first legally recognized by Mayoral Proclamation in the City of San Francisco in 2021. It is a month in which Transgender Californians honor the rich history and contributions of transgender historymakers, pioneers, and trailblazers, and affirms the ongoing presence of transgender people in San Francisco and around the world.
In 2021, activist Jupiter Peraza and The Transgender District led the advocacy efforts to recognize the month of August as “Transgender History Month” in the City and County of San Francisco. With the support of the City and County of San Francisco’s Office of Transgender Initiatives (OTI) and the Women’s Foundation of California, Ms. Peraza and The Transgender District advocated to the Mayor and received full support for the commemorative month.
Mayor London Breed signed and declared by proclamation, the month of August in the City and County of San Francisco as “Transgender History Month” on August 24th, 2021.
In 2023, Transgender History Month officially expanded statewide.
