Aria Sa'id facts for kids
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Aria Sa'id
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Sa'id in 2017
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| Born | 1989/1990 (age 35–36) Portland, Oregon, U.S.
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Transgender advocate Political strategist |
Aria Sa'id (born in 1989 or 1990) is an American leader and activist. She works to support transgender people and their rights. She is also a political strategist, which means she helps plan ways to achieve political goals. Aria Sa'id is based in San Francisco, California.
She is well-known for helping to create The Transgender District. This is a special area in San Francisco that celebrates transgender culture. She also founded and leads the Kween Culture Initiative. This group helps transgender women of color.
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About Aria Sa'id's Work
Aria Sa'id has dedicated her career to helping others. She has worked in several important roles. Her efforts focus on improving the lives of transgender people. She also works to ensure their rights are protected.
Early Career and Advocacy
Before her current roles, Aria Sa'id worked at Trans:Thrive. This center provides resources and support for the transgender community. She also served as a program manager for St. James Infirmary Clinic. This clinic offers health services to vulnerable populations.
Her work also included being a policy advisor. She advised the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. This commission works to protect human rights for everyone in the city. Her advice helped shape fair policies.
Founding The Transgender District
Aria Sa'id is a co-founder of The Transgender District. She started this important project with Janetta Johnson and Honey Mahogany. The district is located in San Francisco's historic Tenderloin neighborhood. It is the first legally recognized transgender district in the world.
The district aims to create a safe and empowering space. It celebrates transgender history and culture. It also works to provide economic opportunities for transgender people. Aria Sa'id served as the executive director of this district for a long time.
Kween Culture Initiative
Aria Sa'id also founded and directs the Kween Culture Initiative. This initiative focuses on supporting transgender women of color. It helps them find resources and build community. The initiative works to empower these women. It helps them thrive and succeed.
Awards and Recognition
In 2018, Aria Sa'id received a special award. She was given the 10 Years of Service Award by San Francisco Pride. This award recognized her long-term dedication. It celebrated her important contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.
Recent Changes in Leadership
In April 2023, Aria Sa'id announced a change. She decided to step down as the head of The Transgender District. Her leadership had been very important to its growth.
In August 2023, new leaders took over. Breonna McCree and Carlo Gomez Arteaga became the new co-executive directors. They now lead the district's ongoing work.
See also
- List of LGBT people from Portland, Oregon
