The TransLatin@ Coalition stands with Montana Lawmaker Zooey Zephyr in her democratic right to join the discussion on Gender Affirming Care. We condemn the fascist efforts from the right-wing extremist conservative Republicans censuring her existence.
Read moreThe TransLatin@ Coalition VP & COO Maria Roman-Taylorson appointed to the Human Relations Commission for the City of Los Angeles
The TransLatin@ Coalition proudly congratulates our Chief Operations Officer / Vice President Maria Roman-Taylorson for taking the role of Commissioner for the Human Relations Commission for the City of Los Angeles, appointed by Mayor Karen Bass.
The Oath was celebrated in honor of International Women's Day. This appointment is a testament to Maria's hard work and dedication to positively impacting her community.
Maria Roman-Taylorson, Vice President & Chief Operations Officer of The TransLatin@ Coalition
“I am so excited to be given this opportunity to serve in such an important body, and to represent my people in this position; I promise to do my best and bring out the best of me to make Los Angeles a city that is welcoming to everybody, including trans people”
-Maria Roman-Taylorson
As Commissioner, she will be able to utilize her skills and expertise to address issues related to human rights and social justice in Los Angeles. We are incredibly proud of Maria and know she will continue to inspire us all with her commitment to public service. We cannot wait to see all the beautiful things she will achieve in this new role.
La Coalición TransLatin@ felicita con orgullo a nuestra Jefa de Operaciones/Vicepresidenta Maria Roman-Taylorson por asumir el cargo de comisionada de la Comisión de Relaciones Humanas de la ciudad de Los Ángeles, designada por la alcaldesa Karen Bass.
El Juramento se celebró en honor al Día Internacional de la Mujer. Este nombramiento es un testimonio del arduo trabajo y la dedicación de María para impactar positivamente a su comunidad. “Estoy muy emocionada de tener esta oportunidad de servir en un organismo tan importante, y de representar a mi gente en este puesto; Prometo dar lo mejor de mí, y sacar lo mejor de mí para hacer de Los Ángeles una ciudad acogedora para todos, incluyendo las personas trans”, afirmó en la ceremonia.
Como comisionada, tendrá la oportunidad de utilizar sus habilidades y experiencia para abordar cuestiones relacionadas con los derechos humanos, y la justicia social en Los Ángeles. Estamos increíblemente orgullosos de María y sabemos que seguirá inspirándonos a todos con su compromiso con el servicio público. No podemos esperar a ver todas las cosas maravillosas que logrará en este nuevo rol.
The TransLatin@ Coalition Proudly Announces Advisory Board
The TransLatin@ Coalition proudly announces our advisory board, a diverse group of twelve committed people who will help us address the strategic direction for our organization and help us support developing plans to improve the quality of life and the betterment of our Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Intersex (TGI) community.
Read moreUtah’s SB-16 – A New Transphobic Bill to Disenfranchise Our Trans Youth
We are deeply concerned about the ongoing discriminatory, exclusionary measures filed in state legislatures nationwide that target transgender youth. Youth who identify as transgender or gender nonconforming and Intersex (TGI) continue to face obstacles in receiving high-quality medical treatment.
Read moreTLC × gc2b Free Binder Program
The TransLatin@ Coalition is happy to announce our partnership with gc2b to provide free binders to our community members.
To get your free binders, please fill out the request form and visit our office at 3055 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 350. Los Angeles, CA 90010.
Read moreWe will continue to fight for our dignity and our existence
“Employment discrimination is one of the issues that impact TGI people. This funding will support our community with tools to be integrated into the workforce.” -Bamby Salcedo, CEO & President of The TransLatin@ Coalition
Read moreOur offices will be closed 12/15 to 12/26
The TransLatin@ Coalition will be closed from December 15th to December 26th, 2022 due to renovations to our offices.
We will return to normal operations Tuesday, December 27th.
The TransLatin@ Coalition va a estár cerrada del 15 al 26 de diciembre del 2022 debido a renovaciones en nuestra oficina.
Regresaremos a operaciones el martes 27 de Diciembre.
Thank you/Gracias,
The TransLatin@ Coalition
Read moreBamby Salcedo appointed by Governor Gavin Newson to the Commission on the State of Hate
The TransLatin@ Coalition is proud to congratulate our CEO and President Bamby Salcedo for being appointed by Governor Gavin Newson to the Commission on the State of Hate. The Commission will assess data on hate crimes in California, provide resources for victims, and make policy recommendations to better protect civil rights.
Read moreRest In Power our dear and beautiful sister Martixa Vidal.
“It is with a very heavy heart that I have to share with you that our beautiful sister Maritxa Vidal who was one of our leaders in Chicago and a board member of our organization has passed away due to cancer.” -Bamby Salcedo
Read moreOur CEO Bamby Salcedo shares her outrage over the anti-LGBTQ measures in Texas, Florida. [USA Today]
Excerpt from USA Today:
For Bamby Salcedo, president and CEO of The TransLatin@ Coalition, the governmental proposals are disturbing even if they're not surprising for a community "that has been under attack for more than 500 years."
"Personally, it enrages me that there are people like the governor of Texas, and there are many others, who continue to push for the criminalization of our existence," she said.
"The political climate that results in such policies is a gut punch to morale, but sadness can't erode the resolve of those fighting for trans rights."
-Bamby Salcedo
"Those of us who are at the front lines, we're going to stand up to this and we're going to fight and we're going to push to ensure that these types of situations are not going to happen," she said.
$13 million wellness and equity fund for trans communities is first of its kind in California [ABC 7]
Members of transgender communities just celebrated a historic win: a $13 million wellness and equity fund in California, which is the first of its kind in the nation.
Bamby Salcedo is president and CEO of The TransLatin@ Coalition, an L.A.-based organization that led the effort alongside more than 20 groups.
Read moreAnnual Services Report 2020
Hello Dear and Beautiful Siblings,
I hope that these words find you with good health and in good spirit. This past year our communities, far and wide, were shaken up by a global pandemic and moved into action by global uprisings. Our people are resilient. As such, our offices remained open and continued to offer lifesaving services to our peoples. In fact, as the country shut down, with the support of many of our partners, we doubled the assistance to ensure our Trans, Gender non-conforming, and Intersex (TGI) siblings had the services and resources they needed.
I am humbly honored to have the opportunity to present The TransLatin@ Coalition’s first Annual Report. The 2020 Annual Report culminates a year of resistance, loss, hope, and struggle for our people.
We of course could not have done our work without the continued support and contributions of all of our partners and people like yourself and I hope that you join us at our planned educational sessions and community celebration we have planned for the launch of this report. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. May this report be an offering to our trans-cestors, our siblings in the struggle, and our siblings to come. Thank you so much for believing in our work and the difference we are collectively making.
In Solidarity and Gratitude,
Bamby Salcedo, M.A.
President & CEO
The TransLatin@ Coalition
Upcoming Events
Educational Session - March 5, 2021, at 11am PST register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TdEiaW2_QgmTx7efhbQLYA
Celebracíon Comunitaria - Abril 9, 2021 a la 7pm PST