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TFA is currently raising money to support Nikki in her hour of desperate need. All of Nikki’s assets are frozen. TFA is raising money to pay for her legal representation and Nikki’s day-today. Mrs. Araguz is represented by Phyllis Randolph Frye, a longtime supporter, TFA member and a transgender pioneer in her own right. You may drop off or send contributions to the TFA at: Transgender Foundation of America 604 Pacific Houston, TX 77006 Make checks payable to Transgender Foundation of America. Please make sure to note that the payment is for the TG Center Nikki Araguz Fund. Credit card contributions can be made using the following link: Further information on this case and other related information can be found at: Nikki’s FaceBook: www.tiny.cc/fb4nikki Nikki’s Email: Nikki.Araguz@tgctr.org |
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Helpline: 713-520-8586 (For general info and someone to talk to)
Services: 713-931-0659 (For existing clients or those in need of services) Fax: 713-583-5400 Email: info@tgctr.org Address: 604 Pacific St, Houston, TX 77006 Mailing address: PO Box 130445, Houston, 77019 |
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On August 19, 2010
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 nothing short of phenomenal.
On August 3, 2010
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 [...]
On July 24, 2010
Houston, Texas – July 24, 2010 – Mrs. Araguz has a long history of using her experience as a transgender woman to assist the public to better understand the lives of trans-identified people. These efforts have included appearing on a number of talk shows and working for LGBT publications.
On July 24, 2010
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 [...]
On July 22, 2010
This will be a landmark case. We face a long legal battle which will likely reach the U.S. Supreme Court and will define future law on transgender recognition and same-sex marriage. If we are going to win and protect Nikki from the deplorable actions of her in-laws we will need the funds to stage a first rate legal defense. This is a rare opportunity for each of us to influence the arc of history by donating to the TG Center Nikki Araguz Fund.
On July 19, 2010
“It is an affront to common decency that Mrs. Araguz’s in-laws have turned this tragedy into a money-grab” said Cristan Williams, the Executive Director of TFA . “I have spoken with Nikki and I find the actions of her in-laws repugnant. I call upon common sense and decency to prevail in this case. Mrs. Araguz should be left alone to grieve the death of her heroic husband with the support of her friends and of her church.”
On July 14, 2010
The New York Transcript, Tuesday Morning, August 5, 1834 – “Marriage Extraordinary. – In Woodstock, N.B. Mr. J. Munson to Mr. Henry Allen. It appears the Munson and S. I. Page, of Hallowell, originally came from Connecticut, and set up business in Hallowell in [...]
On June 30, 2010
An arrest has been made in last Tuesdays on campus assault of a Houston Community College (HCC) Student. Lance Reyna, a well known leader in the Houston Transgender community, was attacked and robbed at knife point by an individual who yelled “Hey Queer!” before putting Reyna in a headlock and holding a knife to his throat, then beating him and taking his wallet. Lance suffered a concussion and multiple bruises as a result of the attack[...]
On June 30, 2010
The annual membership meeting of TFA will be held on Saturday, July 17 at 11 AM. The Membership Meeting will include a free brunch that will begin at 11 AM. During this meeting, members will have a chance to informally meet and talk to all TFA Board members, voice concerns, share ideas and nominate new Board members[...]
On June 23, 2010
Yesterday afternoon at 1:40 PM, well-known community member Lance Reyna was attacked at knifepoint and left with a concussion. Lance was in the restroom when a black male with a shaved head said in falsetto, “Hey queer!” and put a knife to his throat. The attacker then told Lance to give him his valuables and then began beating Lance to the ground. Once Lance was on the ground, the attacker began kicking Lance in the head[...]
On June 11, 2010
On Friday, June 11, 2010, a meeting was held at Covenant House to discuss their long-standing practice of refusing to house transgender youth. Those in attendance were Cristan Williams, Executive Director Transgender Foundation of America (TFA); Darin Quintero, Vice-President for Board of Directors of TFA, Jolanda Jones, City of Houston Councilwoman and her aide, Josephine; Houston Covenant House Director/CEO Rhonda Robinson and Josephine Tittsworth with the NASW-TX GLBT Equity Committee. The Director of Covenant House Houston, Rhonda Robinson stated that her position was that Covenant Houston does not refuse services to any child and that all children – even transgender children – are treated with dignity. She went on to state that their unwritten policy is that transgender children are placed according to their anatomical sex and not their gender identity. She went on to admit that Covenant House has no policy whatsoever concerning protecting GLBT youth and that equal treatment is, in fact, discretionary for staff. Council Member Jones took the Covenant House director to task and stated in no uncertain terms that transgender kids need to be housed in the gender they present, that they need to be referred to as the gender they present and that no child should ever be refused services due to their transgender status. Council Member Jones also stated that she knew transgender children were being turned away because the Harris County Juvenile Probation contacted her office after Covenant House told them that they do not house transgender kids.[...]
On May 28, 2010
Community Hurricane Preparedness Why It’s Needed – As many of you know, emergency shelters continue to refuse service to transgender people and the emergency shelter system has even jailed transgender hurricane evacuees 1. The hurricane season this year is projected to be particularly active with aprojection of up to 23 named storms, 14 hurricanes, of which half are expected…
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