TRANS LIGHT COMMUNITY

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We demand an end to the horrific, multifaceted, and disproportionate deadly violence against Black Trans Women and Femmes. Black Trans Women and Femmes must be trusted to lead movements the way we live our lives: fiercely.

OUR PARTICIPANTS

We recognize that change will only come when our allies and supporters rally together for our collective liberation. Collective liberation requires not just policy & legal change but the shifting of hearts and attitudes about the value of Black trans lives. In order to shift the culture, we must do intra-community work with cisgender allies in Black communities.

CURRENT PROJECTS

Transmisogynoir, a term coined by writer Trudy as the specific oppression of Black trans feminine people where anti-Blackness, cissexism, and misogyny form a unique system of oppression. The term comes from “misogynoir” coined by Black Queer feminist Moya Bailey, who created the term to address the unique experience of misogyny directed toward Black cis women in American visual and popular culture

Research

Black Trans Women & Black Trans Femmes’s quality of life is tied to both cultural attitudes and institutional policies. Black Trans Women & Black Trans Femmes, existing at multiple intersections of oppression, are uniquely singled out for criminalization by the police and government. Black Trans Women & Black Trans Femmes experience disproportionately higher rates of housing insecurity, police violence, and under/unemployment due to discrimination based in their perceived gender and race

OUR STRATEGY

We use “Black Trans Women & Black Trans Femmes” to include a broad range of people of African descent who do not agree with being coercively assigned male at birth, including but not limited to: binary transgender women, nonbinary trans-feminine people, intersex trans women and intersex trans feminine people.

We must broaden our definition of violence. Although violence can look like hate speech, discrimination, and intimate partner violence, it is not limited to only physical, interpersonal experiences. To understand the multi-faceted experiences of Black Trans Women and Black Trans Femmes, we must include violence caused by government institutions, like Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), which enforce dominant systems of oppression.

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Translight Community is a grassroots youth organization dedicated to enhancing sexual health through education, support for trans wellness, and legal aid for undocumented individuals.Our trainers, who include seasoned health educators and medical professionals, deliver up-to-date content covering a wide range of topics from understanding one's own body to navigating complex issues like consent and safe sex practices.

Translight Community is a grassroots youth organization that has anchored its efforts in championing advanced sexual education and enhanced sexual health services among young people. Our objective is to confront the pervasive misinformation and stigma surrounding sexual health by providing comprehensive sex education, which is vital for fostering responsible and informed individuals.

OUR SERVICES 

In addressing the needs of undocumented communities within our fold, legal support emerges as another critical dimension of our work. Aware of the vulnerabilities faced by undocumented youth whom laws often overlook regarding access to health services-we collaborate with legal experts who lend their expertise pro bono. This partnership ensures that these young people understand their rights and have avenues to address any legal barriers they may encounter in accessing sexual health resources. Whether it's breaking down barriers to information, dismantling taboo topics surrounding sex, or supporting individuals through personal journeys in sexual health - Translight Community remains committed to nurturing an educated, healthy, and supportive environment for all youths. Through persistent advocacy and tangible support systems, we strive to turn the tide towards a future where every individual has the knowledge and resources