17th & Granville Press Kit
Press coverage
Team

Anissa "Donny" Truitt
Founder/Owner
Anissa “Donny” Truitt is the founder of 17th & Granville, a Black-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, nonbinary-led lifestyle and streetwear brand creating gender-neutral clothing rooted in community, comfort, and self-expression. Drawing from lived experience navigating fashion outside traditional gender expectations, Donny built 17th & Granville to create clothing that feels intentional, wearable, and easy to make your own. The brand has grown through retail partnerships, community activations, fashion shows, cultural collaborations, and partnerships with organizations including RUSH University Medical Center. Donny’s work centers on creating space for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ communities while building a brand that reaches beyond any one identity or moment. For Those That Are Out There. Learn more about Donny’s speaking, strategy, and professional work at anissatruitt.com.

Torrey "Deuce" Rogers II
Contracted Digital Marketing & Creative Direction
Deuce supports 17th & Granville across digital marketing, brand storytelling, and creative direction. Their work helps shape how the brand shows up across campaigns, content, visual storytelling, and community-facing moments while keeping the voice and identity of 17th & Granville consistent.
Partners

RUSH University Medical Center
Philanthropic & Community Partnership
17th & Granville partners with RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago to support the Dignity Cart initiative through product donations and ongoing community support. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to dignity, affirming care, and creating practical support for LGBTQ+ patients and community members.
Thriving Trans Men of Color (TTMOC)
Philanthropy & Sponsorship
17th & Granville supports Thriving Trans Men of Color through philanthropic giving and sponsorship, including a portion of proceeds from the UNSHAKEN Hoodie and support for community programming and events. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to visibility, connection, and resources for Black and brown transmasculine communities.

Gallaudet University’s Rainbow Society
Sponsorship
17th & Granville sponsored Gallaudet University’s Rainbow Society for Queer Prom Rodeo 2025 through a product donation of signature bandanas and socks for the event raffle. The annual Queer Prom provides an affirming space for LGBTQ+ students and allies to gather and celebrate identity and self-expression.
University of Vermont Prism Center
Sponsorship
17th & Granville sponsored the University of Vermont Prism Center’s March 19 Clothing Swap through a donation of brand-new clothing. The event gave LGBTQ+ students and community members access to clothing in an affirming space centered on style, identity, and gender expression.
Videos
Press Releases
17th & Granville Takes the Runway at the First Annapolis Pride Fashion Show
17th & Granville took part in the first Annapolis Pride Fashion Show on June 12, 2026, joining local designers and shop owners for an evening...
Maryland LGBTQ+ Clothing Brand 17th & Granville Launches “We Show Up” Pride 2026 Collection
17th & Granville, a Black-owned, LGBTQ+-owned and nonbinary-led gender-neutral streetwear brand, has launched its 2026 Pride collection, We Show...
17th & Granville Continues Partnership with Thriving Trans Men of Color
17th & Granville continues its partnership with Thriving Trans Men of Color, a relationship that began in 2023 and has grown through philanthropic...
17th & Granville Expands Retail Presence with Makers of Maryland
17th & Granville expanded its retail presence at Makers of Maryland in January 2026, building on a relationship that began in 2025. The expanded...
17th & Granville Partners with RUSH University Medical Center to Support the Dignity Cart
17th & Granville has partnered with RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago to support the launch of the Dignity Cart, an initiative created to...
17th & Granville Launches Subtle & Powerful Pride 2025 Collection Celebrating LGBTQ+ Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17th & Granville Launches Subtle & Powerful Pride 2025 Collection Celebrating LGBTQ+ Communities Waldorf, MD — May 2025 — In...
17th & Granville Celebrates Women's History Month with Feature in SHE:DC by Shop Made DC
Washington, D.C. - March 2025 - 17th & Granville is proud to have been featured in SHE:DC, Shop Made DC's annual celebration spotlighting women and...



























