Written by Sybastian Smith (he/him), National Organizer for the National Center for Transgender Equality. When I think of ‘#BlackTransJoy’, I instantly think of the many places I have had the honor to share space with other BIPOC (Black people, Indigenous people and People of Color) transgender and non-binary people. It…

Written by Lynx M’Chea (he/him), Deputy Communications Director for the National Center for Transgender Equality Joy, to me, is like exhaling; I know I need to do it but, for some reason, my default is to hold my breath. I’m a Black trans man who’s autistic. That means I’m constantly…

Written by D Ojeda, Policy Advocate at NCTE Many trans advocates choose to remain visible even when attacks continue to be hurled against our community, especially our trans youth. …

On March 31st, the National Center for Transgender Equality will host its annual Trans Equality Now Awards, an opportunity to commemorate movement workers, allies, and fresh voices who have all committed to advancing transgender equality. Among the honorees at this year’s ceremony will be Representative Marie Newman (D-IL), serving as…

On March 31st, the National Center for Transgender Equality will host its annual Trans Equality Now Awards, an opportunity to commemorate movement workers, allies, and fresh voices who have all committed to advance transgender equality. Among the honorees at this year’s ceremony will be Layshia Clarendon (she/they/he), New York Liberty…

On March 31st, the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) will host its annual Trans Equality Now Awards, an opportunity to commemorate movement workers, allies, and fresh voices who have all committed to advancing transgender equality. Among the honorees at this year’s ceremony will be Ruby Corado, Founder and Executive…

What if I told you, that one rule was the difference between thousands of people having housing or not? Pretty unbelievable, right? Well it could have been reality under the litany of attacks against trans people from the Trump administration. This Anti-Trans shelter rule change was one of the…

Transgender people are targeted, profiled, harassed, and abused by law enforcement nationwide. A new report from NCTE shows how police departments can evolve to meet the needs of their community. As laws and policies evolve and modernize, transgender people are increasingly becoming more visible and active members of our communities…

Content Warning: The following article details instances of sexual violence in an incarceration setting and may be upsetting to some readers. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence and is in need of help, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1–800–656–4673. By Janetta Johnson There…