Press Release - Trans Day of Visibility Celebration to Honor Trans Brilliance and Launch Dee Dee’s House at Q Kansas City

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Nyla Foster, Executive DirectorTrans Women of Color Collective (TWOCC) nyla@twocc.org | 816-288-9508 www.twocc.org

Trans Day of Visibility Celebration to Honor Trans Brilliance and Launch Dee Dee’s House at Q Kansas City

Kansas City, MO In celebration of Trans Day of Visibility, Trans Women of Color Collective (TWOCC) is hosting a powerful evening of performance, fashion, and community connection at Q Kansas City, the city’s newest queer nightclub located at 504 Westport Road. The event will take place on March 28th from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM and is open to the public.

This community-driven event uplifts the talent, joy, and resilience of trans people—particularly Black and brown trans women—through live performances, runway walks, and a celebration of legacy. The evening will also mark the official launch of Dee Dee’s House, Kansas City’s first trans-led transitional housing program, created to support trans individuals in crisis.

Media are invited to attend and are encouraged to cover this vital event or schedule interviews in advance with Executive Director Nyla Foster, a nationally recognized advocate and leader in the movement for trans justice.

“This event is about visibility, yes—but also about action. Dee Dee’s House is a life-saving, community-affirming initiative that continues the legacy of one of Kansas City’s own,” said Nyla Foster. “We are calling on media and community members alike to bear witness, celebrate, and support the vision.”

Event Details:

Trans Day of Visibility Celebration Q Kansas City – 504 Westport Road, Kansas City, MOFriday March 28th Doors Open at 6:30 PM | Event ends at 9:00 PM

Hosted by: Trans Women of Color Collective (TWOCC)

Highlights Include:

• Live DJ and VIP reception

• Two rounds of performances by local trans talent

• Runway and performance competitions

• Special tribute to Dee Dee Pearson, a beloved Black trans woman tragically lost in 2011

• Award ceremony honoring local leaders

• Fundraiser in support of Dee Dee’s House, the first trans-led transitional housing program in KC

All proceeds from the event will benefit Dee Dee’s House. Media coverage will help amplify a groundbreaking effort to build affirming, safe, and dignified housing for trans people in need.

About Dee Dee’s House

Named in honor of Dee Dee Pearson, Dee Dee’s House will provide a safe, transitional space for trans people navigating crisis, homelessness, and instability. The initiative is led by TWOCC and is part of a national movement to create life-affirming infrastructure for the trans community.

Media Contact:Nyla Foster Executive Director, TWOCC nylat@twocc.org 816-288-9508