This year, many, including our dedicated staff, have been wrestling with hope and fear, stemming from the persistent pandemic and a rising wave of hate and anti-trans proto-fascist movements in our nation. Despite these daunting challenges, you and our staff have been unwavering in your commitment to our community, crafting innovative solutions, and tirelessly working towards creating a world that not only acknowledges but celebrates transgender joy.
Read MoreThere has been a movement in the Black trans community for the last few years centered in joy. As Black people, we have always led with joy; it is our humor that we often use for survival and community building. What is interesting in this movement is the idea of organizing around, resisting, and building movements of joy. Personally, I’ve been struggling to frame our work in joy. We think it is important to be clear about the struggles facing our community while not contributing to both the cisgender gaze and the consumption of trauma porn.
Read MoreWe are so excited to share our 2021 annual report with you. 2021 was a challenging year for us all, but our staff and supporters leaned into the challenge and met the needs of the moment.
Read MoreLavender Rights Project honors and lifts the contributions of our Black trans ancestors to our liberation. Black trans women and femmes were the mothers of Pride, instigators of Stonewall, Compton Cafeteria, and other movements across this country. This month we remember all of our LGBTQ, two-spirit, and gender diverse ancestors who were a steady hand of resistance that brought us our first wave of queer and trans liberation in this country.
Read More“Towards the end of 2021 we saw the onslaught of a malicious, yet effective, campaign using the lives of trans youth and Black trans girls to win elections. We have seen this strategy before in the U.S. South: targeting of children in hopes of undermining movements towards civil rights and freedom. These aggressors have no regard for life. Let us be clear: they are coming for all trans people, all Black trans femmes, and ultimately all women of color.”
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