The U.S. State Department has issued the first passport with an "X" gender designation as it recognized the rights of people who do not identify as male or female.
As a board member of the group and fellow member of the LGBTQIA+ community, García advocates for the rights of the trans and queer Puerto Ricans, which she says is especially vital during the coronavirus pandemic.
Another transgender person was found murdered in Puerto Rico following reports of two other killings the previous week. The island now has five LGBTQ-related murders this year.
Young adults and LGBTQ youth recover a disproportionate quantity of homeless young folks, and this vulnerable group is confronted with unique hardships amid the global health crisis.
