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= Angela Raine  =


 * Born: Newark, New Jersey
 * Hospital: Harris and Harrison Martland Hospital 1962
 * Raised: Newark, New Jersey
 * Spouse: T.T Wardell
 * Identification: M2F (Transgender)
 * Published: La’ Raine Magazine

Biography
Angela Raine, the youngest child of six, was born in Newark, New Jersey particularly located in the West Ward of Newark. She attended Central High School and worked in various agencies in Newark doing HIV prevention and establishing transgender support groups. She strives to continue to do transgender outreach workers and volunteers at the local Newark LGBTQ Community Center (located at the Newark Public Library). Married to writer T.T. Wardell since 1998, she has published Newark’s first transgender-owned and –edited magazine La’Raine since 2006.

Childhood
Being the youngest child out of six, Angela who is now a proud transgender male to female was biologically assigned male at birth. She grew up in the westward of Newark, Jersey particularly areas such as Prince Street and Fairmount. She did spend her childhood being raised alongside her mother until her stepfather joined the family around her pre-teenage years. Her father did have a place in her life but was not in the picture as often. She describes her childhood as blissful moments and memories she wishes to cherish for a lifetime, while her teenage years were a roller coaster ride she embraced. Being an average teen it was all about hanging out and partying but as she grew older she embraced her inner true feelings.

Early Adulthood
Upon completion at Central High School (located on 18th Avenue in the westward of Newark, New Jersey). Angela Raine did attend Essex County Community College ( located on University Avenue in the Central Ward of Newark, New Jersey) for some time being. She recalls her high school days as being smashed and buzzed, but that was just the beginning. She began working for a local nightclub back then that was referred to as the Dollhouse. There she waited tables and partaking in events such as lip sync shows. While working at the Dollhouse, Angela began to undergo her transition, as it is not made clear, whether or not how her family felt about her decision at this point in time it is ideal to say they supported her through her decision. She worked at the Dollhouse for roughly about 5 years between the ages of 16-21.

Mid Adulthood
After dropping out of college, Angela went on a spiral through emotions losing friends and family members to deadly diseases, one being a dear friend. After losing a close friend to cancer she met her husband ( the suppose of her late friend). Although their love story may seem unconventional it was a joyous moment for her. Her wedding was truly magical, from scenery from being on top of a bridge in Branchburg Park to the dozens of close friends and family members not to mention her pricey gown, Angela was head over heels for husband T.T. Wardell. After their marriage Angela being the independent she was continued on her goals and aspirations in life until about 3 years into her marriage. Upon the incident of her husband being sent to jail, she became a stay at home wife for sometimes to get things back into shape. There is when she focused giving back to the community. Angela partakes in outreach work for members of the L.G.B.T.Q community in Newark as well as HIV awareness for transgenders.

La’ Raine Magazine
Throughout her entire life, Angela Raine has accomplished many goals and achievements in life, the greatest one being La’ Raine Magazine. La’ Raine Magazine is the first transgender-owned- and- edited in Newark. La’ Raine Magazine is composed of many short erotic stories written by her husband T.T. Wardell, it is also composed of poetry written by many local L.G.B.T.Q poets; one being Aaron Frazier, it also contains events being hosted around the community, topics or issues that have recently arrived in the L.G.B.T.Q community, advertisements about outreach work and medical advice for those seeking help. LaRaine Magazine has been standing tall and proud for over 10 years now and hopefully many more to come as years go.

Contributions
Angela Raine is a proud transwoman (M2F) in the Newark community, that has been nothing but inspirational to everyone. Living through an era that L.G.B.T.History was trying to be swept under the rug, but having her share her experiences and memories are truly insightful. Angela Raine is a determined and intellectual individual that has contributed to the greater Newark L.G.B.T.Q community and sets a prime example of living her best life to its fullest. With the help of her outreach and the development of her published magazine, Raine continues to support and gives those who are afraid, by giving them a voice and saying it is okay to be who they truly want to be.