On 24 August, San Francisco Mayor London Breed signed a proclamation officially recognising the tradition as she stood alongside trans pioneers, politicians and LGBTQ+ activists.
The month is set to honour the braveness of those advocating for trans rights, as well as the vibrancy of trans culture more generally. “People like to give government credit for all these gains,” Breed said as she spoke to the crowd at City Hall. “But I got to tell you, it’s women like this who are the reason why we have been able to launch extraordinary programs.” The newly established tradition will be the first of its kind nationwide, with Breed declaring it a testament to the work done by trans activists both in the past and now.