The TransLatin@ Coalition released the following statement from President and Chief Executive Officer Bamby Salcedo in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of Skmetti v. United States, which upheld Tennessee’s ban on lifesaving healthcare for transgender youth. 

At The TransLatin@ Coalition, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our trans and immigrant communities, united by a shared spirit of resilience and hope. In this heartfelt video, our President & CEO, Bamby Salcedo, speaks directly to our community members, recognizing the fear and uncertainty that too often shadows our journeys. Yet she reminds us that those fears cannot define us.

“In this time, more than ever, is when we all need to stand in solidarity and defend the funds to provide the critical services that our community needs and deserves!” -Bamby Salcedo, President/CEO of The TransLatin@ Coalition.

“Strut Into Action!” That’s not just a slogan — it’s a commitment. And on Sunday, August 24, 2025, we invite you to be part of something historic. Join us for Walk4Humanity — a 2-mile community-powered demonstration of love, resistance, and joy, led by The TransLatin@ Coalition.

This past weekend, we at The TransLatin@ Coalition were honored to join the incredible Long Beach Pride Parade, standing proudly with our trans, gender expansive, and intersex (TGI) family and our allies

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At The TransLatin@ Coalition, we are deeply concerned by Governor Newsom’s proposed budget, which freezes Medi-Cal expansion for undocumented adults and slashes funding to critical providers like Planned Parenthood. These are not just numbers on a spreadsheet — these are decisions that put the lives of poor, undocumented, trans, and gender expansive people at risk.

On April 29, 2025, we witnessed a powerful moment in our ongoing fight for justice, dignity, and safety for incarcerated transgender people in California. The Senate Public Safety Committee made it clear that our lives and rights matter — voting down SB 311 (Grove), a harmful and discriminatory bill, and advancing SB 337 (Menjivar), a measure that prioritizes protection and accountability within California’s prison system.

We at The TransLatin@ Coalition were thrilled to host Celebrating TGIWE Investment on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, on the front steps of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in Downtown Los Angeles, CA

We invite you to view the full photo gallery from today’s celebration—featuring moments of solidarity, joy, and community power—on our Gallery: View Full Gallery

The TransLatin@ Coalition vehemently condemns the Department of Health and Human Services’ recent “report” on transgender health care as nothing more than a politically motivated attack on our community.

On May 1, 2025, The TransLatin@ Coalition proudly joined over 90 organizations, unions, and community partners at the International Workers Day March in downtown Los Angeles.

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We’re celebrating a powerful victory! AB 1487 has passed the Assembly Health Committee, bringing us one step closer to a more just and inclusive future for our Two-Spirit, Transgender, Gender Nonconforming, and Intersex (2TGI) communities.

In 2024, we expanded services, opened new centers, and secured vital funding for TGI programs. With over 51,000 individuals reached and critical housing, healthcare, and legal support provided, we continue driving change. Read our 2024 Annual Report to see how we’re building a stronger future.