Oct 9A Case of the “isms:” Pulling Up the Problematic Roots of PhilanthropyPumpkins and apples and spices, oh my! October is upon us, and fall is in full swing. Leaves change to their vivid autumnal colors, the air gets cooler and crisper, and those seasonal scents like maple, cinnamon and apples are getting stronger. Do you know what else happens in October…6 min read6 min read
Aug 24From the Black Trans Fund, Happy Birthday, Marsha!In honor of activist’s Marsha P. Johnson’s 78th birthday, we composed a letter from Black Trans Fund staff along with our Arts & Culture Fellows who will make up our newly launched Black Trans Art Pathway’s Fund, with sentiments full of celebration, gratitude, joy and a window into the world…Black Trans Lives Matter7 min readBlack Trans Lives Matter7 min read
Jul 19Moving from Despair to Joy: Reclaiming Pride as a Black Trans Disabled PersonI know it’s July, but pride ain’t over yet y’all! Wait, where are my manners? Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rainier, and I am the Program Associate at Black Trans Fund (BTF). I’m unapologetically Black, openly trans, and proudly disabled. I love puzzles, board games, and kites…4 min read4 min read
Jun 20To Our Past and Future Freedom Fighters: The Power of Black Trans Leadership, Joy and DreamingMy name is Bré Rivera (she/they), and I am the Director of the Black Trans Fund. I am an unapologetically Black trans femme, a person with disabilities, who recently got her high school diploma. I am proud to be a part of a rich and diverse lineage of Black trans…Black Trans Lives Matter5 min readBlack Trans Lives Matter5 min read
