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Jowelle de Souza
Jowelle De Souza (born May 12, 1974) is a hairdresser and community organizer active in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. She is well known for being an activist for gay and transgender rights[1] and animal welfare. She is a successful business owner known for being the first transgender woman to sue the government for harassment.[2] Jowelle de Souza has since become involved in national politics, championing the revitalization of San Fernando.[3] In February 2022, she was sworn in as the country's first openly trans Senator.[4]
- ^ Omise'eke Natasha Tinsley (2010). Thiefing Sugar: Eroticism Between Women in Caribbean Literature. Durham: Duke University Press. p. 170. ISBN 9780822347774.
- ^ "TRANSSEXUAL WINS COURT SETTLEMENT IN TRINIDAD". The Miami Herald. 14 May 2001. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
- ^ "San Fernando West Independent candidate promises performance, if chosen". April 9, 2015. Archived from the original on June 16, 2018. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
- ^ Lavers, Michael K. (21 February 2022). "Trinidad and Tobago's first transgender senator sworn in". Washington Blade. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
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