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Mac MacDougall wears a t-shirt displaying his original design for Mac Ink Clothing Line, which donates 10% of each sale to a fund for transgender individuals that need financial assistance for surgery.  Photo: Jessica Conlan of Evolving Images Photography

Transgender Employees Stand Ground Despite Discrimination & Challenges, more

By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter– Despite the liberal progress the transgender community has made in terms of rights in the 21st century, many challenges still lie ahead. According to the 2011 National Transgender Discrimination Survey of Massachusetts, 76 percent experienced harassment or mistreatment as a professional, while another 39 percent were without a job. As a [...]

Kitty Litter with Jonathan Peters from Project Runway, auctioning off his "one of a kind" gown.  Photo: JDHS Photos

ACOS Annual Art Beat Auction Fundraiser Showcases Artists, Raises Monies for HIV/AIDS

By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter– In October, AIDS Ocean State Care, ACOS, held its 16th annual Art Beat, an auction dedicated to raising money for those affected by AIDS and HIV in Rhode Island. The live silent auction took place at the Providence Biltmore Hotel on October 19, while the online portion was spread out over [...]

2012 TRT Heroes Calendar in this edition, yours to keep!

By: Gricel Martinez Ocasio, Publisher– Happy New Year! We hope that 2012 is a better year for everyone, especially a better year for the economy. We, at TRT, start 2012 with a bang, for we bring you the First Annual 2012 TRT Heroes Calendar—a wall calendar that highlights the TRT Heroes nominated by, voted on [...]