Celebrating Trans/TGI Pride

APAIT/SSG gathered to celebrate community, honor excellence, and mark a historic milestone. The Trans/TGI Pride Gala was an evening of recognition, joy, and the official launch of T.H.R.E.A.D.S.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our keynote speaker Bamby Salcedo, Community Activist and CEO of Trans Latin@ Coalition, for delivering a powerful address that centered the heart of this work. We are also proud to recognize our APAIT Brand Ambassador Laith Ashley for his continued representation and dedication to this community.

Congratulations to our award recipients:
🏆 Community Leadership Award — Toni Newman, author, Chair of Trans Can Work, and Coalition Director of the National Minority AIDS Council
🏆 Creative Icon Award — Veejay Floresca, Project Runway Season 21 Winner

T.H.R.E.A.D.S. — Trans, Healing, Resilience, Empowerment, Arts, Design & Services — is officially launched. Free fashion workshops begin July 2026, open to all TGI & GNC creatives and allies.