LAVERNE COX is advocating for positively impacting the quality of life for vulnerable communities who identify as LGBTQIA-2S, immigrants and refugees and for those who are experiencing behavioral health challenges, housing insecurity, and are at-risk for HIV/AIDS through her support of APAIT.
“I don’t think of it as giving, but that it’s more of being of service in the world to me. I’ve learned over the years that being of service feels so good and it feels so deeply moving to in any small way make someone’s life better. I love in the small ways that I can do make people’s lives better,” Laverne told us while accepting her RAD Impact Award over zoom.
Laverne chose Kadence King as her Honoree. Kadence is a Black trans woman who has benefitted from bridge housing provided by APAIT and is now “thriving not surviving” in Los Angeles. Their RAD Impact Award will provide a safe and loving home at Casa Zulma for 32 LGBTQ homeless individuals in Los Angeles.
“2020 was the deadliest year on record for trans people, which continues to blow me away; where there has been a legislative assault with state legislatures all over the country against trans children and an environment that’s targeting trans folks so vehemently. I think celebrating the humanity of trans people, giving opportunities and safety to trans people, is so incredibly important now, more than ever.”
We couldn’t agree more and stand with Laverne, Kadence, APAIT and the entire trans community in welcoming a #RADNewWorld that embraces and protects all marginalized people. Join us in learning more about the incredible work APAIT is doing and the thriving community it serves!
