Lavender Rights Project

“Won’t you celebrate with us: how we are Black everything, and originating ions ago, though most folk call us new. Won’t you celebrate our beauty, our blackness, our bravery, how we decorate ourselves in garments for the gods and for the gworls, and for those who need to see trans and gender-diverse bodies owning how divine we be. Come on, celebrate with us, how despite efforts to capture and contain, beat us down and dispose of our bodies, we smile with all teeth and trudge alongside one another in the trenches. Come celebrate the alchemy of our existence, how we shapeshift the molds that our spirits are too enormous to exist within. Come meet with us, at the frontlines of revolution, of legislation to get us free, of advocating affordable housing, healthcare, and racial equity. Come celebrate with us, see us, cheers to us: we who never die, we who always rise, we Black trans lives. Won’t you celebrate with us, hear our voice and heed the tales: of how everyday, something has tried to kill us…and failed." -Bobbi?Kindred, Interim Communications Manager, LRP #TransDayofVisibility

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You are worthy of love, safety, and joy in every space you inhabit. Remember, your presence matters and you deserve to thrive! ?? #LavenderRightsProject #YouAreWorthy #LoveAndJoy #SafeSpaces #Empowerment

#LRP was thrilled to host representatives from Cities United at our offices yesterday to learn more about our work disrupting oppressive systems that target Black trans and gender diverse communities here in Seattle. Cities United is 800+ network partners from around the country committed to curbing gun violence, composed of local government agencies and offices, community-based organizations, youth leaders, foundations, and national TTA and advocacy organizations. Their 11th Annual convening is taking place this week in Seattle. Learn more about their work at citiesunited.org

Join us for the Lavender Rights De-escalation and Defense Series starting Saturday, October 5th! ???? Session 1 will be led by experienced instructors Mar and Khyree, who will guide you through the basics of avoidance, disengagement, and self-defense tactics. This is a unique opportunity for queers, by queers, to learn essential skills for personal safety in a supportive environment. ?? Dates: October 5th, 12th, and 19th, 2024 ?? Location: Seattle Public Library, 425 Harvard Ave E, Seattle (Seattle Public Library Capitol Hill) You are worth defending, and we are all worth defending! ??? #LavenderRightsProject #Deescalation #SelfDefense #QueerSafety #SupportQueerVoices #PersonalSafety #YouAreWorthDefending

At Lavender Rights Project, we are dedicated to creating meaningful change in our community. Here’s what we’ve accomplished together since May 2022: Provided free, affirming BIPOC-led legal aid to 103 Black and Indigenous clients. Supported Black trans families with $100,000 in mutual aid. Co-led the diversion of $16 million from King County Jail into Black-led housing initiatives across Seattle. Successfully advocated for $2 million in capacity funding for trans youth in WA State's biennial budget. Advocated for the protection of Black Trans Women in King County Domestic Violence Movements. Collaborated with Rep. Pramila Jayapal and community leaders to develop the National Transgender Bill of Rights. Disrupted carceral pipelines harming trans people of color in Washington State. Together, we are forging a path toward justice and equality. Thank you for being part of this vital work! ??? #LavenderRightsProject #TransRights #BlackTransLivesMatter #MutualAid #TogetherWeRise #EquityForAll

Together we rise against injustice! United in strength, we will challenge the systems that marginalize our communities. ????? #RiseUp #LavenderRights #JusticeForAll #CommunityUnity

LRP Statement on recent Nature Study: Anti-trans State Laws Increased Suicide Attempts by 72% It is incredibly disheartening to understand that denying individuals the freedom to pursue their full identities equates to such hopelessness that suicide feels like their only alternative. Facts matter, and the facts are clear - legislative efforts that disrupt the trajectory of trans people living whole and authentic lives are deadly. And yet, hate and lies are still greater motivators for far too many politicians than the wellness and beauty of some portion of their constituency. Lavender Rights Project is committed to confronting discriminatory policies in Washington and around the country through our work, through our partnerships, and by living lives that serve as a beacon to every vulnerable trans person everywhere. https://loom.ly/4LPPifY

LRP Statement on recent Nature Study: Anti-trans State Laws Increased Suicide Attempts by 72% It is incredibly disheartening to understand that denying individuals the freedom to pursue their full identities equates to such hopelessness that suicide feels like their only alternative. Facts matter, and the facts are clear - legislative efforts that disrupt the trajectory of trans people living whole and authentic lives are deadly. And yet, hate and lies are still greater motivators for far too many politicians than the wellness and beauty of some portion of their constituency. Lavender Rights Project is committed to confronting discriminatory policies in Washington and around the country through our work, through our partnerships, and by living lives that serve as a beacon to every vulnerable trans person everywhere. https://loom.ly/4LPPifY

??? Join Us for a Night of Celebration! ??? On 10/17/24, come to the Lavender Rights Project office as we crown the fabulous Beyonce Black St. James as Miss Trans Washington! ???? Prepare for an evening brimming with talent, beauty, and community support. Let’s uplift and honor our incredible community members in style! Enjoy light refreshments and fabulous performances by Camilla Rays St. James and Renee Black St. James. Don't miss this empowering night! ?? Register at https://lnkd.in/dA36sQjH #LavenderRightsProject #MissTransWashington #TransPride #UpliftTransVoices #TransJoy #SupportTransArtists #CelebrateOurCommunity