California’s largest LGBTQ+ rights organizations, including the Translatin@ Coalition, are urging Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislators to step up and protect the community from the potential threats of a second Trump presidency. In a letter sent today, these groups are calling for stronger legal protections, increased funding to address discrimination in public schools, and the creation of a fund to help individuals from hostile states relocate to California.
Los Angeles County has made a significant stride towards equity and inclusion with the launch of the Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Intersex Wellness and Equity (TGIWE) Initiative. This groundbreaking $7 million investment represents a historic commitment to supporting nine organizations, providing them with the resources and guidance necessary to become future county contractors.
This year's GARRAS (Groundbreaking Activism Redirecting & Reforming All Systems) fashion show was a night to remember. As The TransLatin@ Coalition celebrated its 15th anniversary, or quinceañera, we were filled with gratitude for the incredible journey and the continuous support of our community.
The TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC) is uniquely prepared to support California healthcare providers as it ensures its staff completes evidence-based cultural competency training to provide trans-inclusive healthcare by the March 1, 2025 deadline.
The TransLatin@ Coalition is calling for a radical shift in the approach to Trans Liberation. For too long, the needs and experiences of transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex (TGI) individuals have been overlooked and misunderstood by external forces. It is time to reclaim our narrative and invest in solutions that are driven by and for our community. Download the full document here to learn more about how we can build a future where Trans Liberation is not just a goal but a reality.
At The TransLatin@ Coalition, we have long been dedicated to researching and addressing the housing challenges faced by the transgender, gender expansive, and intersex (TGI) community in Los Angeles. Download the full report here to learn more about our research and join us in advocating for housing justice.
The TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC), in collaboration with the Williams Institute and the Department of Public Health, is to present the findings of the William Institute’s Lived Experiences in Los Angeles County (LELAC) Survey and the Los Angeles County Transgender and Nonbinary Survey at the June 18, 2024 Policy Presentations Board of Supervisors Meeting.
The TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC) will be presenting an “Unmet Needs Letter” to the LA County Chief Executive Office towards an equitable and intentional investment in the health and wellness of TGI communities throughout Los Angeles County.
The TransLatin@ Coalition, one of the largest transgender-led nonprofit service providers in the United States, released a statement from President and CEO Bamby Salcedo in response to the recall of former Mayor Raúl Ureña, the first openly transgender person to serve in political office in the history of the city.