Media Advisory | The TransLatin@ Coalition HISTORIC GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
Media Advisory
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 3, 2026
For more information, contact:
Elio Ley
Email: eliol@translatinacoalition.org
The TransLatin@ Coalition HISTORIC GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
Landmark ceremony marks a new era for trans, gender expansive, and intersex communities in Los Angeles
WHO
The TransLatin@ Coalition — a nationally recognized organization founded as a grassroots movement led by trans Latin@ immigrants, advocating for justice, equity, and access to life-saving resources for TGI communities.
WHAT
Groundbreaking Ceremony for The TransLatin@ Coalition’s new home — a first-of-its-kind community space owned by and for TGI immigrants in Los Angeles. This milestone is more than construction — it is a powerful investment in community resilience, leadership, and the future of TGI lives.
WHEN
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE
5314 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Bamby Salcedo, President & CEO, The TransLatin@ Coalition
Maria Roman-Taylorson, Vice President & COO, The TransLatin@ Coalition
Congresswoman Laura Freidman
Congressman Jimmy Gomez
Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur
Supervisor Lindsey Horvath
Robin Toma, Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations
Mark Faucette, Project Director for Advancing Human Potential
WHY IT MATTERS
The new site will serve as a community hub offering:
Community care and wellness services
Leadership development and workforce opportunities
Housing and supportive services
Policy advocacy and movement-building
Following the event, representatives from The TransLatin@ Coalition and community leaders will be available for interviews.
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Founded in 2009, the TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC) began as a grassroots movement led by Trans Latin@ immigrants in Los Angeles. Recognizing the urgent needs of Two-Spirit, transgender, gender expansive, and intersex (2TGI) Latin@ immigrants, TLC created a space for advocacy, empowerment, and direct support. Today, TLC is a nationally recognized organization with representation in 10 states, serving all 2TGI communities. In addition to advocating for systemic change, TLC provides direct services through its Center for Violence Prevention and Transgender Wellness, established in 2015 to address structural, institutional, and interpersonal violence affecting the 2TGI community. Supported by state, local, and private funding, TLC continues expanding services across Los Angeles County, with a mission to break down barriers and ensure all 2TGI individuals have access to the resources they need to thrive. Learn more at www.translatinacoalition.org.
