California’s largest LGBTQ+ rights organizations, including the Translatin@ Coalition, are urging Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislators to step up and protect the community from the potential threats of a second Trump presidency. In a letter sent today, these groups are calling for stronger legal protections, increased funding to address discrimination in public schools, and the creation of a fund to help individuals from hostile states relocate to California.

Los Angeles County has made a significant stride towards equity and inclusion with the launch of the Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Intersex Wellness and Equity (TGIWE) Initiative. This groundbreaking $7 million investment represents a historic commitment to supporting nine organizations, providing them with the resources and guidance necessary to become future county contractors.

The TransLatin@ Coalition is calling for a radical shift in the approach to Trans Liberation. For too long, the needs and experiences of transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex (TGI) individuals have been overlooked and misunderstood by external forces. It is time to reclaim our narrative and invest in solutions that are driven by and for our community. Download the full document here to learn more about how we can build a future where Trans Liberation is not just a goal but a reality.

At The TransLatin@ Coalition, we have long been dedicated to researching and addressing the housing challenges faced by the transgender, gender expansive, and intersex (TGI) community in Los Angeles. Download the full report here to learn more about our research and join us in advocating for housing justice.

The TransLatin@ Coalition is disappointed in the Biden administration’s opposition to gender-affirming care for minors. Read our full statement.

The SAFETY Act empowers schools to become safe havens for all students and teachers by implementing comprehensive training for school staff on LGBTQ+ issues, securing access to gender-affirming facilities, and reinforcing anti-bullying policies.

On February 13, advocates, community leaders, and allies joined forces at the Kenneth Hall of Administration in Los Angeles for the impactful Show Us Love Rally aimed to raise awareness about the disparities faced by transgender individuals and push for tangible action from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

The TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC) and the Department of Chicana(o)/Latina(o) Studies (CLS) at Cal State Los Angeles collaborated on addressing the impact of COVID-19 in the TGI community in Los Angeles County.

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This report is a collaboration between The TransLatin@ Coalition and the Department of the Chicana/o & Latina/o Studies at Cal State LA and funded in part by the State of California Commission on The Status of Women.

We are presenting the report on the Impact of COVID-19 In Trans, Gender Nonconforming, and Intersex (TGI) communities in Los Angeles County.

The Re-Imagine LA Coalition, allies, and partners are mobilizing at the LA County Board of Supervisors on Monday, August 7th to celebrate this historic victory, and to call for full funding of Measure J and investment in a Care First budget. 

Assembly Bill (AB) 1163, a groundbreaking bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Luz Rivas (D – San Fernando Valley) recently passed, expands the collection of demographic data to include voluntary self-identification information about sexual orientation and gender identity/expression (SOGIE).

The TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC), in collaboration with the County of Los Angeles Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative and other Trans, Gender non conforming, and Intersex (TGI)-led community organizations, co-hosted a Countywide TGI Needs Assessment Town Hall.