As we commemorate International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) this year, it’s important to recognize what this day means. It’s about more than being visible and celebrating our existence; it’s about fighting for that very right to exist and thrive in a world that is actively trying to erase us. …

Black people are everything; we know this. From innovation to resilience, beauty, talent, and grace, we embody greatness. We’ve contributed to every facet of life, including science, tech, music, sports, politics, you name it. …

By Elle Moxley Social media can be a mixed bag when it comes to what is promoted versus not. Still, one narrative I’m happy to see gain reach in recent years is that the holidays aren’t 100% happy for everyone. They can highlight rifts and painful losses, which can be…

When I was a young girl, I had a weekly ritual with my mother to do my hair. It was, and will always be, a particular time I hold dear to my heart. Every week my mother would care for her three daughters’ hair, a labor of love I learned…

Music has been and will always be about liberation. It is the single most extraordinary form of art that enables us to heal because it encapsulates so many different artistic mediums, whether through visuals, dance, movement, or voice. Regardless of gender, race, ability, age, or any identifier, music resonates with…

This month we’ve observed Black August, an annual commemoration that began in the California prison system in the 1970s to honor political prisoners and freedom fighters of the Black Liberation Movement killed by the state. It is a call for us to remember the humanity of political prisoners (old and…

As we approach the 2020 Presidential election, The Marsha P. Johnson Institute believes it is imperative to ensure BLACK transgender people are aware of their right to vote. …