Taking action for trans* justice

Priscilla Hung

Co-Director

Move to End Violence

Originally Posted March 30, 2022 Share:

In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility and Trans Week of Visibility and Action, we are reflecting on the innumerable contributions made by trans* leaders who have defined and redefined anti-violence movements in this country and around the world. Here are some of the things we love:

Podcast from TransLash: The Anti-Trans Hate Machine: A Plot Against Equality

A 4-episode series that uncovers the political apparatus driving the anti-trans backlash across the country. (in English)

Calls to action from Raquel Willis: Follow @trans_week on Instagram to take clear actions to protect trans kids. (in English)

Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative: Led by Toni-Michelle Williams, SNaP Co. is building Black trans futures. They are releasing a report and call-to-action on Thursday, “Deeper Than Visibility.” (in English)

Powerful investigative journalism and narrative building: Reportar Sin Miedo reports on many issues related to gender-based violence, including a recent report on the injustice and oppression faced by trans women in Honduras and a profile on Cohort 5 member Aneiry Zapata. (in Spanish)

Zine on unpacking transness and pleasure: Unfuckable!: Unpacking Transness and Pleasure by Darielle Fernandez. (Preview Here) Darielle Fernandez is a Black Trans-Femme artist from Washington Heights. She’s a sexuality educator and college senior studying African American Studies and Education. Darielle is selling her zine on a sliding scale for individuals ($20&up) & larger groups ($80&up). You can reach out to them at df2714@columbia.edu or @darielle333 on instagram for more information, payment info, or learn more about their art! (zine in english & Darielle is bilingual)

A documentary about Miss Major: Major! is an inspiring documentary about Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a formerly incarcerated Black transgender elder and activist who has been fighting for the rights of trans women of color for over 40 years. Link to her retirement fund. (in English)