Celebrating the TGI Ambassador Program: Empowering Student Advocates
The recent celebration of the TGI Ambassador Program was a testament to the achievements of its participants—transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex college students empowered to advocate for their community.
The TransLatin@ Coalition Receives $85,000 Grant from Bank of America to Expand Trans Workplace Initiative
To help commemorate the 15th year anniversary as one of the largest transgender-led nonprofit service providers in the United States, Los Angeles-based The TransLatin@ Coalition joined Bank of America LGBTQ+ executives to celebrate a recent $85,000 grant to expand its Trans Workplace Initiative
The TransLatin@ Coalition and Williams Institute To Hold Press Conference & Rally To Present Report Findings To Improve The Quality Of Life For LGBTQ+ Angelenos
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.
Massive Victory For Our Transgender Youth's Equality and Justice! - AB 1955 SAFETY Act
The SAFETY Act empowers schools to become safe havens for all students and teachers by implementing comprehensive training for school staff on LGBTQ+ issues, securing access to gender-affirming facilities, and reinforcing anti-bullying policies.
The TransLatin@ Coalition Urges LA County and City Leaders to Invest $10M towards Trans, Gender Expansive, and Intersex (TGI) Wellness, Equity, and Care Coordination Programs
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.
Mayor Karen Bass Visits The TransLatin@ Coalition: A Step Forward in Advocacy
In a pivotal moment for the transgender, gender nonconforming, and intersex (TGI) community, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass made a historic visit to The TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC) offices, marking a significant step forward in advocacy and support for TGI Latinx individuals.
The TransLatin@ Coalition on Reprehensible Recall of Calexico Mayor Raúl Ureña
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.
Celebrating 10 Years of TGI Beauty: The TransLatin@ Coalition's GARRAS Fundraising Fashion Show
As we mark our organization’s 15th anniversary of serving the transgender, gender nonconforming, and intersex (TGI) community, The TransLatin@ Coalition is thrilled to announce the 10th anniversary of our GARRAS Fundraising Fashion Show. This milestone event commemorates a decade of showcasing fashion and style and underscores the importance of creating a space where everyone feels loved, welcomed, and embraced.
The TransLatin@ Coalition Extends Profound Gratitude to Partners and Community Allies Following a Press Conference Addressing Bomb Threat
In the wake of a recent bomb threat targeting our organization, The TransLatin@ Coalition extends its sincerest gratitude to the remarkable individuals and organizations who stood in solidarity with us during yesterday's press conference. The outpouring of support and solidarity underscores the collective commitment to safeguarding the safety and well-being of the transgender, gender nonconforming, and intersex (TGI) community in California, particularly in the vibrant city of Los Angeles.
Another Sister Lost: Remembering Meraxes Medina
We at The TransLatin@ Coalition are devastated by the violent murder of Meraxes Medina, a beautiful trans Latina, who was shot and killed in South LA on March 20th. Meraxes is at least the sixth trans person to lose their life to violence in 2024, a tragic statistic that reflects the brutal reality faced by far too many in our community.
The TransLatin@ Coalition, LA County Commission On Human Relations and Other Community Organizations, To Hold A Press Conference Condemning Bomb Threats and Hate Mail Received by LGBTQ+ Organizations
The TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC,) in collaboration with the LA County Commission on Human Relations and other LGBTQ+ community organizations and law enforcement officials, will hold a joint press conference to address the bomb threatened to be detonated on Monday, April 15th, and hate mail targeting LGBTQ organizations.
Live stream at 12:30 pm via our Instagram.
Shedding Light on Persistent Challenges: The Legacy of The TransVisible Report
In 2013, The TransLatin@ Coalition unveiled a groundbreaking study that brought to the forefront the harsh realities faced by Trans, Gender Nonconforming, and Intersex (TGI) individuals in the United States. The report, spanning crucial areas of life, from access to identification documents to experiences with violence, served as a wake-up call to society about the systemic barriers entrenched within our institutions.