Board issues proclamations for youth-homelessness prevention month and Transgender Day of Remembrance
May 06, 2026 | Alameda County, California
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The Alameda County Board of Supervisors issued two proclamations on Nov. 17 recognizing National Runaway and Homeless Youth Prevention Month and Transgender Day of Remembrance.
A supervisor read a proclamation noting that at least 1,481 youth experienced homelessness in the county last year and that youth of color and LGBTQ youth are disproportionately affected. Two youth action board members were present to receive the proclamation; one youth described how homelessness disrupted education and recommended financial‑literacy and youth‑designed programs to support reentry.
Supervisor Miley led a second proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance and Transgender Visibility Month, reading a partial list of dozens of people killed in 2020. Akira Jackson, introduced as executive director of Transgender Advocates for Justice and Accountability Coalition, and other advocates described high rates of homelessness, harassment and violence against transgender people and urged better training for housing providers and targeted subsidies.
"Making the proclamation shows our community that the lives of those that are murdered due to transphobia are not unseen nor forgotten," Akira Jackson said, and speakers highlighted the Coalition’s housing subsidy efforts, training work and calls for continued county support.
The board thanked speakers and adjourned for a brief planning meeting before returning to complete the agenda.
A supervisor read a proclamation noting that at least 1,481 youth experienced homelessness in the county last year and that youth of color and LGBTQ youth are disproportionately affected. Two youth action board members were present to receive the proclamation; one youth described how homelessness disrupted education and recommended financial‑literacy and youth‑designed programs to support reentry.
Supervisor Miley led a second proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance and Transgender Visibility Month, reading a partial list of dozens of people killed in 2020. Akira Jackson, introduced as executive director of Transgender Advocates for Justice and Accountability Coalition, and other advocates described high rates of homelessness, harassment and violence against transgender people and urged better training for housing providers and targeted subsidies.
"Making the proclamation shows our community that the lives of those that are murdered due to transphobia are not unseen nor forgotten," Akira Jackson said, and speakers highlighted the Coalition’s housing subsidy efforts, training work and calls for continued county support.
The board thanked speakers and adjourned for a brief planning meeting before returning to complete the agenda.
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