ABOUT US
OUR HISTORY
Dem Bois Inc. was founded in 2016 by Shawn Aaron, a Black trans man who began his medical transition in 2013. Shawn recognized his “transition privilege” when he saw a post from a fellow Black trans man who shared that he might as well accept his chest because surgery would never be affordable for him. That moment inspired Shawn to create Dem Bois Inc. an organization committed to removing financial barriers for trans men of color to access life-saving, gender-affirming care.
​We value all identities.
We honor all trans experiences.
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We uplift every journey toward authenticity.
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Because everyone deserves visibility and support.
OVERALL GOALS
1. Help to relieve body dysphoria.
2. Provide visibility.
3. Support authenticity.
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Through our Gender Affirming Surgery Grants, we empower trans men of color to live authentically, relieve the burden of dysphoria, and increase visibility by sharing their transitions and stories. By reducing financial stress, our work improves mental health, self-confidence, and overall well-being—propelling trans men of color to thrive within their communities.