How the Black Trans Travel Funds Is Taking a Creative Approach To Adressing a National Epicdemic
“After attending multiple vigils for various Black trans women who had been murdered in 2019, Devin Lowe was overcome with anger. The 27-year-old heard a lot of talk about the need to protect Black trans women as violence increased, but also noticed that people didn't actually do much to solve the problem…..”
Activist Nala Toussaint & The Okra Project Give Back To The Trans Community With A Beauty & Wellness Event
“Nala Toussaint is a radical justice, health and gender equity activist that spends her time working with organizations to spark an impactful change through policy, activism, and education. As a member of the LGTBQ community, she challenges the notions of inclusivity and diversity to expand gender, racial, and economic equity at the corporate and executive level…..”
10 transgender advocacy groups you can donate to for Trans Day of Remembrance
“1999, Gwendolyn Ann Smith founded Transgender Day of Remembrance (abbreviated TDOR and celebrated Nov. 20 each year). TDOR was initially a vigil Smith held to commemorate the death of Rita Hester, a trans woman killed the year before…..”
How To Observe Transgender Awareness Week When You're Trans
““Trans people have existed since the beginning of time,” Van Bailey, a member of the Trans Advisory Board (TAC) for the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) said in a statement emailed to Bustle. “We are not new. We are not a trend. We are members of your families and communities. We exist and we are not going anywhere….””
Black Trans Women Are Being Killed. Could Paying Them Help Stop This?
“A little more financial security could make the difference between life and death for these women, who are often relegated to the margins of society…”
Black trans women keep being murdered. So this New Yorker decided to do something about it
“Being black, trans and a woman means living at the violent intersection of racism, sexism, homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. This demographic is more likely to be unemployed or homeless. They face overwhelming barriers to housing and healthcare….”