HRC Mourns Yahira Nesby, Black Trans Woman Killed in Brooklyn
The New York City Anti-Violence Project worked with Yahira Nesby’s close friends to confirm her identity.
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Civil Rights Groups: The “Fairness for All” Act is an Affront to Existing Civil Rights Protections
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsIf enacted, this bill would undermine civil rights protections for women, people of color, people of faith and create…
This Thanksgiving, Support and Center Native American People
As people across the U.S. gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, it is important to acknowledge that much of what we have been taught about the holiday is actually unverified.
Adoption is a Trans Issue
Nia Clark shares her story of coming out as transgender, and why she works to raise awareness of the discrimination LGBTQ youth can face within child welfare systems.
Observing Transgender Day of Remembrance in Mississippi
HRC Mississippi staff and members joined Millsaps, the ACLU of Mississippi and community members to honor Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20.
HRC President Alphonso David To Join Slave Play Cast for LGBTQ+ Night Discussion
The evening will feature a post-performance Talk Forward discussion led by HRC President Alphonso David, with guests HRC Board Chair Jodie Patterson and "Slave Play" cast members Ato Blankson-Wood and…
Toni Newman on Providing Judgment-Free Clinic Services for the Trans Community
As the executive director of St. James Infirmary, Toni Newman works to provide judgment-free services for sex workers who are LGBTQ, people of color, homeless and those living within the…
Empowering the Transgender Community, One Relationship at a Time
For Tori Cooper, what underlies her work every day are relationships and empowerment.
First Love Who You Are: Building Community with Chastity Nicole Petty Carter
As a health advocate and expert, Chastity Nicole Petty Carter sees different, difficult barriers to accessing health care.
HRC Releases Annual Report on Epidemic of Anti-Transgender Violence
At least 22 transgender and gender non-conforming people — almost all Black transgender women — have been killed in 2019.
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