Resiliency Amid Adversity: Frida Fierros’ Journey to Safety and Empowerment with The TransLatin@ Coalition
Frida's narrative is one of profound courage and tenacity, from the treacherous corners of Mexico to the welcoming arms of a supportive community. The challenges she encountered on her journey were formidable, but through the unwavering assistance of The TransLatin@ Coalition, Frida not only found support but also discovered her strength.
Florida's Controversial Move: Barring Transgender Individuals from Updating IDs
Recently, Florida passed a new law barring transgender individuals from changing the sex marker on their driver's licenses. This means that many members of the transgender, gender nonconforming, and intersex (TGI) community will face additional challenges and potential discrimination when accessing essential services.
This discriminatory law negatively impacts the TGI community in several ways…
The TransLatin@ Coalition Condemns the Attack on Paola Suárez and Reinforces Commitment to Advocacy
The TransLatin@ Coalition vehemently condemns the attack on Paola Suárez, part of the very popular social media group Las Pérdidas.
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La Coalición TransLatin@ condena con vehemencia el ataque a Paola Suárez, parte del popular grupo de redes sociales Las Pérdidas.
GARRAS 2023: A Spectacular Fusion of Fashion, Resilience, and Community Support
GARRAS 2023, the TransLatin@ Coalition's 9th annual fashion fundraising event, unfolded as a resounding success, leaving an indelible mark on the intersection of fashion, identity, and community support.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance: Honoring Lives, Celebrating Resilience
In the solemn embrace of this Transgender Day of Remembrance, The TransLatin@ Coalition bows its head in honor of our departed community members. Their stories, struggles, and triumphs echo through time, serving as a poignant reminder of the fragility and strength within the transgender, gender nonconforming, and intersex community.
Trans Power and Resilience: Unveiling the Impact of COVID-19 on Trans, Gender Nonconforming, and Intersex Communities
The TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC) and the Department of Chicana(o)/Latina(o) Studies (CLS) at Cal State Los Angeles collaborated on addressing the impact of COVID-19 in the TGI community in Los Angeles County.
This report is a collaboration between The TransLatin@ Coalition and the Department of the Chicana/o & Latina/o Studies at Cal State LA and funded in part by the State of California Commission on The Status of Women.
Petition to urge California Governor Gavin Newson to pardon community leader Bamby Salcedo
Sign this online Change.org petition to gather signatures in support of the pardon.
Community Win! Measure J Upheld in California Appellate Court
The Re-Imagine LA Coalition, allies, and partners are mobilizing at the LA County Board of Supervisors on Monday, August 7th to celebrate this historic victory, and to call for full funding of Measure J and investment in a Care First budget.
A Statement of Solidarity: Supporting ParivarBayArea and the Trans Community
In these challenging times, we come together to reaffirm our commitment as an organization to support ParivarBayArea and applaud their work supporting the Trans community.
The TransLatin@ Coalition Condemns Supreme Court's Racist Decision Overturning Affirmative Action, a Hypocritical “Colorblind Constitution”
The recent Supreme Court decision overturning Affirmative Action has dealt a severe blow to the progress made in advancing equity and diversity in our nation. Deeming equity unconstitutional, the court undermines the ongoing efforts to level the playing field and create a more inclusive society.
The TransLatin@ Coalition and CTPA: Advocating for Reentry Support with AB 1487
In an essential display of advocacy, our staff members Terri Jay, and Arburtha Franklin, testified before senators in Sacramento about the benefits of AB 1487.