On March 24, 2025, Santa Clara County raised the transgender flag at the Government Center to affirm its support for the LGBTQ+ community. The flag symbolizes inclusion and will fly year-round, coinciding with the upcoming Transgender Day of Visibility. County leaders and the first Latina transgender dance group, Monarcas, participated in the celebratory event led by Sera Fernando from the County's Office of LGBTQ Affairs, underscoring the need for allyship and trans joy. This event contrasts sharply with previous administrations' policies that restricted rights for trans individuals, emphasizing local responsibilities to advocate and provide care for vulnerable populations.
"We as a county organization stand firm on our values of inclusion, our values of support, our values of care for everyone in our community, and that emphatically includes the transgender community too."
"We celebrate trans joy and learn about what it means to be an ally, while simultaneously addressing the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community amidst governmental opposition."
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