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The Cultural Architect — Co-founder of the world’s first Transgender Cultural District and a driving force for trans visibility in SF politics. — Championing immigrant rights, trans empowerment, and inclusive public policy.

From the drag stage to the political stage, Honey Mahogany has transformed visibility into action—blending artistry, activism, and leadership to make San Francisco a global beacon for trans culture. A fixture in the city since the early 2010s, she’s leveraged fame, policy work, and community organizing to protect and uplift trans lives, especially in the Tenderloin.

Biggest Wins:

• Appointed Director of the SF Office of Transgender Initiatives (2024).
• Co-founded the Transgender Cultural District (2017), the first legally recognized trans district in the world.
  
• First Black trans person elected to the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee and later its first trans chair.
  
• Saved the historic LGBTQ bar The Stud through a cooperative ownership model (2016).
  
• Competed on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5, bringing San Francisco drag to a global stage.
  
  

Why She Matters:

Honey Mahogany shows how cultural influence and political power can work hand-in-hand to protect queer history and shape inclusive policy.

Ways to Connect:

• Visit Transgender District programs and support Tenderloin-based businesses.
• Follow @honeymahogany on Instagram for activism and event updates.
• Finds Resources at the Office of Transgender Initiatives