Black Trans Femme organizing has always been rooted in grassroots community support, with consistent giving from our friends, families, allies, and accomplices. Our work is often highlighted during PRIDE month and Trans Awareness Week as critical and life-saving, but what folks may not know is that we rely on monthly donations year-round to ensure that our communities get the care they need when they need it.
Read MoreAs an Indigenous, Latinx, trans masc person who came out in the 90's, I have been fortunate to be a part of more than two decades of BIPOC trans liberation work. Raised in Black and Indigenous trans movements, I know that who does the work matters and I deeply understand that how the work is done is essential to our collective liberation. I have unfortunately seen, over and over again, white and cisgender people take over our movements and silence our leaders.
Read MoreHey, Angel here! It's been almost one year since I began my journey with Lavender Rights Project, and there is so much to reflect on. Much has changed since I became the Development Associate….and a few things have not changed at all. I recall my excitement of finally moving to the Pacific Northwest and starting my new role.
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 MoreHappy Halloween to our beloved trans community! The Gender-Based Violence Prevention department is following back up with another blog post aimed with transparency and connection. We value showing folks like you an inside glimpse into what we have been working on these past few months.
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