GARRAS 2023, the TransLatin@ Coalition's 9th annual fashion fundraising event, unfolded as a resounding success, leaving an indelible mark on the intersection of fashion, identity, and community support.

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In the solemn embrace of this Transgender Day of Remembrance, The TransLatin@ Coalition bows its head in honor of our departed community members. Their stories, struggles, and triumphs echo through time, serving as a poignant reminder of the fragility and strength within the transgender, gender nonconforming, and intersex community.

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.

Sign this online Change.org petition to gather signatures in support of the pardon.

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. 

In these challenging times, we come together to reaffirm our commitment as an organization to support ParivarBayArea and applaud their work supporting the Trans community.

The recent Supreme Court decision overturning Affirmative Action has dealt a severe blow to the progress made in advancing equity and diversity in our nation. Deeming equity unconstitutional, the court undermines the ongoing efforts to level the playing field and create a more inclusive society.

In an essential display of advocacy, our staff members Terri Jay, and Arburtha Franklin, testified before senators in Sacramento about the benefits of AB 1487.

The recent ruling from U.S. District Judge Jay Moody declares Arkansas' ban on gender-affirming care for minors unconstitutional.

Bamby Salcedo, president and chief executive of the TransLatin@ Coalition, said that with right-wing politicians seemingly using transgender people “as political pawns” to “gain votes and to cater to extremist people,” it feels especially important this year to be marching.

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) has recently granted The TransLatin@ Coalition $750,000 in community project funding through the House of Representatives.