Unique Woman's Coalition (UWC)

See you at the “Mountain”

While everyone in a community suffers when disaster strikes, LGBTQ+ people are particularly vulnerable to displacement and other negative side effects of emergencies.
According to a recent analysis of 2022-2023 data from the U.S. Census Household Pulse Survey, disasters displaced 2.4% of LGBTQ+ people in California, compared with 1.4% of cisgender, heterosexual people.

Similarly, LGBTQ+ people in California are more likely than their cisgender, heterosexual peers to experience water insecurity (39% v. 20%), unsanitary conditions (47% v. 19%), a shortage of food (25% v. 23%), and a fear of crime (70% v. 35%) after a disaster.

Fires displace LGBTQ+ people at twice the rate (30%) than non-LGBTQ+ people (14%), and recent studies also show that LGBTQ+ people in California experience extraordinarily high levels of permanent displacement; 52% of LGBTQ+ Californians never returned to their homes after displacement compared to 17% of cisgender, heterosexual people.

This data shows the need for LGBTQ+ communities to properly prepare for emergencies and share this information.

Emergency Preparedness 101 Many existing training programs may not adequately address the specific needs, challenges, and experiences of LGBTQ+ people. By tailoring the training to be culturally relevant, Equality California Institute ensures that participants receive information that resonates with their lived experiences.

Tonight we heard some siblings wanted to challenge some other siblings for the WIN! Which team are you ON? Everyone is invited. Let’s play. 6:30PM at The Connie

Exciting news! In our family, many of us wear several hats. That’s no exception to Unique Woman’s Coalition Board member and Treasurer and the FLUX International Director of Operations Viscount Lucas L. Rojas, he was invited to the White House for the White House Rising Leaders Summit: Shaping the Future of HIV held on July 31, 2024, in Washington, D.C.! 🇺🇸✨

The summit was to uplift the next generation of diverse leaders committed to accelerating efforts to end the HIV epidemic in our country. Our Director was invited for their work in the HIV field with TGNB youth and transmasculine individuals, highlighting the crucial work being done in the HIV field and fostering leadership within this community.

Go Viscount Lucas!!!
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Royal Siblings,

We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to the entire production team and everyone who joined us for the spectacular event hosted by . Your support and participation made a significant impact, allowing them to donate $406 to the Unique Woman’s Coalition!
A coin is a coin and we wholeheartedly appreciate the support.

Your dedication to artivism and community engagement is truly inspiring. Together, we are empowering our communities one day at a time and it’s always the collective efforts that really build US! Thank you Mariah and Kyler for your gifts 👑❤️

Hey Siblings, we’re ready for you today. Join us for our NO Trans Hate campaign. All you need are blue jeans and a white top.

Buckle Up!

Royal Siblings,

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

I am beyond thrilled to share that I had the extreme privilege of joining trendsetters and innovators Shatondra “Shay” Caldwell, Portia R. Wilson, Brianca Williams, and Sasha Jones in a feature article for the Los Angeles Times! 📰✨

The article, penned by Martine Thompson with stunning photography by Liam Woods, is titled **”Black LGBTQ+ Spacemakers on Building Community with Intention in L.A.”** Although not all of our rich conversation could make the final edit, I’m delighted that our efforts to uplift and nurture our community are being recognized in this way.

Check it out in the Entertainment & Arts section and join us in celebrating this momentous occasion! The link is in our bio.



With Pride,
Queen Chela 🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Join us for our monthly special transmasculine event celebrating our trans men and transmasculine identified siblings on Friday, July 26th! Good times and good vibes await. Remember, every 4th Friday is Melanin Magic; Masc Mix with the squad. & Don’t miss it! 🌟RSVP link is in our bio. (Sorry siblings(not sorry), this space is just for the men & masc siblings)

🌈🎉 Your Ultimate Guide to South LA Pride: Know Before You Go! 🎉🌈⁠
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Get ready for an unforgettable day at South LA Pride! To help you make the most of the celebration, we’ve put together the ultimate guide with everything you need to know before you go:⁠
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🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 11AM to 8PM⁠
📍 Location: Michelle & Barack Obama Sports Complex 5001 Obama Blvd.⁠
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🚗 Parking:⁠
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Main Parking Lot: First-come, first-served off Exposition Blvd.⁠
Overflow Parking: Along Obama Blvd. ⁠
Accessible Parking: Close to the entrance, permit required⁠
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🚇 Getting There:⁠
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Take the Metro A or E lines to Farmdale and it’s a short walk to the park.⁠
Also accessible via Metro’s 212 and 105 lines.⁠
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📜 Event Highlights:⁠
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Live Performances: Featuring the electrifying JeRonelle and more!⁠
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Best Dressed at Pride Runway Contest: Strut your stuff for cash prizes!⁠
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Yoga in the Park: Find your zen with BreatheGood⁠
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Kid’s Zone: Fun activities sponsored by Angel City FC⁠
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Food Trucks & Vendors: Delicious eats and unique finds⁠
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💡 Pro Tips:⁠
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Bring sunscreen, a hat, and reusable water bottles⁠
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Check out the LA LGBT Center’s Center South booth for community services.⁠
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Be ready to dance, celebrate, and show your Pride spirit!⁠
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Join us for a day filled with love, unity, and pride. Let’s make South LA Pride 2024 the best one yet! 🎉🏳️‍🌈✨⁠
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It’s Summer and we are out in the streets!

Join us for our monthly special transmasculine event celebrating our trans men and transmasculine identified siblings on Friday, July 26th! Good times and good vibes await. Remember, every 4th Friday is Melanin Magic; Masc Mix with the squad. Don’t miss it! 🌟RSVP link is in our bio. (Sorry siblings, this space is just for the men & masc siblings)

Royal Siblings,

Today we celebrate the birth of an extraordinary soul, Queen Shannon! Her unwavering strength and radiant spirit continue to inspire and uplift our community. Queen Shannon embodies the essence of courage, love, and resilience, reminding us all of the power we hold within.

Let’s take a moment to honor her contributions, her wisdom, and the endless support she gives to everyone around her. Happy Birthday, Queen Shannon! May your day be as beautiful and remarkable as you are. 🌟

In solidarity and love,
Queen Chela

We invite you to a paid listening session hosted by Unique Woman's Coalition (UWC) & TransLatina Coalition. Details on the flyer, please share this within your network and we hope to see you 👑

Royal Duties,
Gathered today for our quarterly Queens Brunch, and this is our Pride and Juneteenth combo💪🏽🏳️‍⚧️

Trans Advisory Housing Fair

Royal Siblings,

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration! 🎉 Join us for Daddies Day, a brunch honoring our trans masculine and trans men community, hosted by our beloved sibling, Mars Wright. Expect lively snacks, drinks, and nonstop entertainment, all in an uplifting environment. Mark your calendars for June 22nd at the fabulous new Kiso Bar from 12PM to 4PM.

As always, FLUX events are FREE to attend, but the memories are priceless. RSVP via the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see you there. Help us spread the word! 🏳️‍⚧️

Royal Siblings,

We invite our 50+ community, out tonight to “Sage Game Night” hosted by Unique Ziar Ziar Unique, Founder of Unique Point of Refuge. A space dedicated for support, resources, fun, and, Unity.

Some people say Elders or Seniors, at Unique Woman's Coalition (UWC) we like to acknowledge our elders as “The Sage Community” very seasoned with wisdom and experience.

Please share with community, tag a friend, bring a friend or 2.

April 18 is Trans HIV Testing Day! Don’t forget that AHF has numerous locations to get tested for free and quickly! If you have a place you like to get tested, please share in the comments below!

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Getting an HIV test is the only way to know if you have HIV.
Regular testing is the best way to know your status and prevent the spread of HIV. Testing is fast and easy. You can’t tell if you have HIV just by the way you feel because most people who get HIV don’t have any symptoms for years.

About 1 in 7 people in the U.S. who have HIV don’t know they have it. HIV testing is pretty easy and painless. Once you get it over with. It can really put your mind at ease.

And if you do have HIV, it’s best to find out right away so you can take medicines to help you stay healthy and lower your chances of spreading HIV to others.

A rapid HIV test is a fingerstick blood test that gives results in less than a minute.

They are sometimes called antibody tests because it looks for antibodies in your blood.
Antibodies are produced by your immune system when you’re exposed to HIV.

AHF offers fast and free HIV tests at our Out of the Closet Thrift Stores and AHF Wellness Centers. AHF wellness centers provide free testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV exposure.

No appointment is necessary: you can do a walk-in, so you can get tested when it’s convenient for you. The testing process is fast, friendly, and confidential.

Equality Fashion Week (EFW) 2024 is set to be a groundbreaking event, hosted by the visionary Nik Kacy. As the first LGBTQIA+ focused and inclusive fashion week, EFW is a vibrant celebration of diversity, creativity, and the spirit of inclusivity within the fashion industry. The importance of such an event cannot be overstated, as it provides a much-needed platform for LGBTQIA+ designers and brands to showcase their talents, share their stories, and gain visibility in a market that has traditionally underrepresented them.
EFW 2024 promises to be more than just a series of fashion shows; it’s a statement, a movement, and a celebration of the richness of LGBTQIA+ culture and its impact on the world of fashion.

EFW 2024 is an invitation to all who believe in the power of fashion as a force for change. It’s an opportunity to join hands, celebrate diversity, and create an environment where everyone is free to express themselves without fear of judgment. Whether you are an established brand, a rising designer, or simply a supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community, your involvement can make a significant difference. Together, we can ensure that EFW 2024 is not just an event to remember but a milestone in the journey toward a more inclusive and equal world.
Note: As an event that is predominantly managed by one person, me, as a creative and designer, I am utilizing technology to help me create graphics that are very hard to find. The goal of this event is to help support existing human creatives. You’ll have to forgive me for using AI as there aren’t enough funds to hire actual artists to create images like this to represent my vision. This is why events like this is needed. I use my artistry and utilize technology to help support my initiatives. Hopefully one day, I will not need to resort to AI for creating art. For those who are understanding, I’m grateful. My sincerest apologies as well for not catching the inaccurate color portrayal on the original image of a model. This image is intentionally meant to be filled with creative freedom as a representation of diversity.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Friday, April 5, 2024
Governor's Press Office: (916) 445-4571
April is National Earthquake Preparedness Month


Be prepared: Download the MyShake app today

Available in English, Spanish, Chinese (traditional), Vietnamese, Korean and Filipino


SACRAMENTO – During Earthquake Preparedness Month, the state is sharing multilingual resources and calling on Californians to sign up for alerts through the state’s first-in-the-nation Earthquake Early Warning System to prepare for the next big one. The MyShake App is now available in English, Spanish, Chinese (traditional), Vietnamese, Korean and Filipino.

Earthquake Warning California is the country’s first publicly available, statewide warning system giving California residents crucial seconds to Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Sign up to get alerts to your phone as soon as shaking is detected by ground motion monitoring:

MyShake App: Free smartphone app that provides iPhone and Android users with audio and visual warnings.
Local Alerts
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs): No-cost text messages for emergency situations

Individuals, businesses and communities can take steps today to protect life and property when a serious earthquake strikes.

Be in the know! Download and set up alerts from California's Earthquake Early Warning system at earthquake.ca.gov

Visit listoscalifornia.org for free resources to help you and your family prepare for the next disaster.

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C’mon for the little Women in Leadership Awards during Women’s History Month
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Greetings Royal Siblings,

For folks looking for the details for Chris Bryant’s Celebration of Life. Here are the details. I am not an organizer for this, I’m simply sharing the details. Please share ❤️

“Royal Siblings, let us stand together in solidarity as we honor the life of Righteous Torrence “TK” Hill, also known as “Chevy”, a Black Transman whose light was tragically taken from us on Feb. 29th, 2024, in Atlanta. 🕯️ Despite limited reporting, his life mattered deeply, and we send our deepest condolences to Hill’s family and loved ones. BONDS stands firmly in support of our community, remembering his name and the significance of his existence. Let us continue to uplift his memory and advocate for justice. ✊🏽 🏳️‍⚧️”

On this blessed birthday, let gratitude overflow as I celebrate 53 years of resilience as a Black Trans Woman. Despite being told what I couldn't do or who I couldn't be from a young age, I defied those limitations by staying true to myself. Today, I stand as a testament to making one's own path, following beliefs, and radiating brightness to inspire others.

As I embrace this milestone, I acknowledge the phenomenal woman I am and the journey it took to reach this point. It's a reminder to all, especially my fellow siblings, that owning our greatness is a gift we've earned. Here's to shining brightly and encouraging others to do the same.

I don’t look like the things that I’ve been through!



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Yes, it’s March and as we move into ELECTION MODE, we want to close off our continued celebration of Black Trans History month by putting respect where it’s due.

Today we celebrate & honor our very own Queen Chela Demuir ! Queen Chela has devoted her life’s legacy to ensuring that the black and brown trans and gender non-confirming community in LA and beyond have equitable rights and access to resources and more. Her efforts span over 25 years and continue to expand beyond just the UWC. Most recently Queen Chela has been at the helm of the efforts to convert the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center in West Hollywood to be used as a Voting Center in the 2024. Thank you also for sharing your gifts with the world of advocacy so that we can continue to make a change in the structures of today that affect our communities and ultimately, history!

How can you help continue the legacy?
Support black trans-led efforts by donating your money, time, and resources. To learn more, visit UWC at (theuwc.org). This campaign is a Unique Woman’s Coalition effort to highlight Black Transgender/Non-Binary trailblazers for Black History Month.

Please share, like & repost and tag us to help spread the word and the love.

To close off Black Trans History Month, we celebrate trailblazers within the Black Transgender & Non-binary communities worldwide as part of this annual celebration of black voices and contributions to black culture! These influential individuals have helped pave the way for the advancement of the overall community. We honor and salute their excellence and contribution to our story. OUR Black Trans History.

Today we celebrate & honor Brian Michael Smith for his excellence in entertainment and continuous commitment to breaking barriers and glass ceilings in lifting and centering black trans and gender non-conforming communities. Thank you also for sharing your gifts with the world of advocacy so that we can continue to make a change in the structures of today that affect our community.

How can you help continue the legacy?
Support black trans-led efforts by donating your money, time, and resources. To learn more, visit UWC at (theuwc.org). This campaign is a Unique Woman’s Coalition effort to highlight Black Transgender/Non-Binary trailblazers for Black History Month.

Please share, like & repost and tag us to help spread the word and the love.