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Finding Gender Euphoria at a Clothing Swap
Despite the fact that clothing is one of the most abundant resources on our planet, especially in the United States, where we are high subscribers to fast fashion, it can be incredibly difficult to access gender-affirming clothing that is affordable for our community.
From the discomfort of trying to shop in what may be an unaffirming and potentially unsafe space, to not having the cash needed to get the affirming clothing we want/need, clothing is one resource that the 2TIGE community is always in need of.
Embracing All Shades of Womanhood: Getting “Louder With Love”
By: Heather Knoxville (she/they) In a world that too often echoes with division, Trans Empowerment Project (TEP) hopes to stand as a beacon of unity and love, especially through our transformative "Sisterhood Not Cisterhood" program. As we encourage folks to join our...
Here’s to a Restful Future
In a world that never seems to pause, the act of resting can sometimes feel like a luxury we're not afforded. Yet, for members of the 2 Spirit, Trans, Intersex, and Gender Expansive (2TIGE) community, taking time to rest is not an indulgence—it's a crucial...
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[Call to Action] Show Solidarity with the Unhoused
Today, a critical moment unfolds before the Supreme Court—a moment that will invariably leave deep imprints on the fabric of our collective conscience and on the lives of countless individuals across our nation. The city of Grants Pass, Oregon, has brought forth a...
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Women Are Making History Today
While my Trans identity is only a part of who I am and does not define me, my womanhood does. So, I adamantly refuse to be excluded from conversations about women's issues; all women, regardless of their background or identity, deserve a seat at the tableMarch marks a...
Women’s History Month: Bridging the Wage Gap for Trans Women & Femmes
By: Mo Viviane (they/them), Program Manager for Trans Employment Project As we come together to celebrate Women’s History Month, we must recognize and uplift the contributions and badassery of Trans Women and Femmes in all employment sectors! Let’s explore the...
J Mase III: A Black Trans Icon for LGBTQIA2S+ History Month
By: Mo Viviane (they/them/theirs), Associate Director of Workplace Equity & Inclusion This LGBTQIA2S+ History Month, I want to highlight an individual who has made an impact in my community, as well as in my life. J Mase III is a poet, educator, and advocate. He...
Black Poetry Day 2023 – Mo Viviane
Happy Black Poetry Day! This day means so much to me. As a teenager growing up in a small town in Kentucky, I was given the opportunity to attend the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts back in 2011. I was accepted into the Creative Writing program, where most of...
Black Poetry Day 2023 – Jacquii Cooke
In 1827, the English poet, literary critic, philosopher, and theologian Samuel Taylor Coleridge defined poetry as “the best words in the best order.” He further wrote, “When we write, we string words together like beads, ever mindful of color and shape, the powerful...
Black Poetry Day 2023 – Jack Knoxville
Jack Knoxville is the founder and Executive Director of Trans Empowerment Project. In addition to his activism, Jack is also a prolific writer and poet. In celebration of Black Poetry Day, here is a sampling of some of Jack’s work. I’m too Angry I’m too angry...
From Crisis & Trauma to Something Better
By Jacquii Cooke [Content Warning: The following content may evoke strong emotions and trigger memories. It aims to shed light on the issues faced by the Two-Spirit, Trans, Intersex, Gender Expansive, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Communities (2TIGE BIPOC)...
QTIBIPOC Lives Matter: The Urgency of Accessible Healthcare in Suicide Prevention
by Alex Moody, Project Care Manager Envisioning a holistic and accessible healthcare set-up for suicide prevention among Queer, Transgender, and Intersex Black and Indigenous People of Color (QTIBIPOC) involves a stark acknowledgment: Mental healthcare is healthcare....