Resources for Black Trans Women Surviving Rape/Abuse: Articles, Blogs, Books, Video Links
Legalities of excluding Trans women from women only spaces
Sexual Assault in the Transgender Communities
Violence Against Black Transgender Women Goes Largely Ignored
Black Transgender Women Every Breath a Black Trans Woman Takes Is an Act of Revolution
Black Trans Women: In the Crosshairs
LGBT PEOPLE ARE MORE VICTIMIZED THAN ANY OTHER MINORITY. BUT WITHIN THAT WORLD, TRANS WOMEN OF COLOR FACE THE WORST OF ALL
5 Black Trans Women Who Paved the Way
The Violence That Black Trans Women Face
Pages/Blogs For Black Trans Women
TransGriot-News, opinions, commentary, history and a little creative writing from a proud African-American transwoman about the world around her.
Black Trans Women’s Lives Matter-Community
TOCC- Trans Women of Color Collective- The purpose and intent of our collective is to create safe spaces for Trans and gender non-conforming people of color to:
SELF CARE-Foster sisterhood, brotherhood and kinship. We must take care of ourselves before we can take on the world.
EDUCATE, EMPOWER, CELEBRATE COMMUNITY, STRATEGIZE
Books for Trans Women (some written by Trans Black/POC Women)
 Cooking in Heels by Ceyenne Doroshow
Trauma Queen by Lovemme CorazĂłn
Memoirs of a GayShe by Garland Guidry
I Rise: The Transformation of Toni Newman by Toni Newman
Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource for the Transgender Community
Transgender Voices: Beyond Women and Men by Lori B. GirshickÂ
My Life is No Accident: A memoir by Tenika Watson and Jennifer DaelynÂ
Queer and Trans Artists of Color: Stories of Some of Our Lives by Nia King
I Rise-The Transformation of Toni NewmanÂ
Hiding My Candy: The Autobiography of the Grand Empress of Savannah by The Lady ChablisÂ
Yemaya’s Daughters by Dane Figueroa Edidi
 Groups for Black Trans Women
Black Trans Advocacy - Community Network
Beautiful We: A Discussion Group for Black Women and Trans People–In collaboration with YUBSA and CWTP@York, Beautiful We offers safer space for women and trans people of the Afrikan Continent and Diaspora to discuss and celebrate Black cultures through art-making, conversation, film viewing and more. From writing workshops to informal hangouts to sharing spiritual space, Beautiful We finds the liberating place where Blackness and feminism meet. Different topics every meeting. You’re beautiful, it’s true. Meets weekly on Thursdays, at CWTP@York (room 322 of the student centre)
S.P.I.C.E for Black & Ethnic Minority Lesbian, Bisexual & Trans women-S.P.I.C.E (Sisters Promoting Identity, Culture and Empowerment) is a social/support group for Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans & Queer women of colour.Â
- Increase the visibility of lesbian, bisexual, Trans and queer women within the black and minority ethnic communities. - challenge the prejudice and intolerance within society through education and activism.
- Provide a space for you to be yourself.
- Be a group for you to have fun and participate in various activities (all suggestions very welcome!)
- Go on day trips; nights out (scene and non-scene); dining out; Theatre; Cinema; Bowling - whatever you like! (These can be alcohol and alcohol free events to ensure everyone can participate.)
We at S.P.I.C.E are a friendly bunch and you will be greeted to our group with smiles and nibbles!! All LBTQ women of black and minority ethnic origins along with partners are welcome!
We meet on the last Friday of each month at The Equity Centre in Bradford to socialise, make friends and spend time with like minded woman for a non-judgmental and fun evening.Â
The Equity Centre provides a safe environment ensuring your privacy is respected and your safety is promoted. S.P.I.C.E provides support to those that need it through sharing experiences and promoting strength and unity.
Movies/Videos for Black Trans Women
Paris Is Burning (1990) Director Jennie Livingston
Honoring and Protecting the Lives of Black Trans Women
Published on Mar 13, 2013
NBJC hosted an unprecedented town hall featuring all Black Trans women panelists at the 2012 OUT on the Hill Black LGBT Leadership Summit. The participants discussed why it is important to be intentional about including the “T” as we develop the national Black LGBT agenda. For more information, visit nbjc.org.
BlackTransMedia Presents: I AM (HEAR)
“I AM HEAR” is powerful, experimental, narrative exploring the role media has had in shaping the depiction of black transwomen. In the film Olympia introduces us to Ares, a black transwomen whose committed to taking control of her life and her future. Olympia Perez takes us on part of her journey, and how she is shifting and reframing black Trans power and love by creating media that speaks out about transphobia and racism, with the intent to reframe the way we view and value black Trans people in the world.
Laverne Cox on Bullying and Being a Trans Woman of Color
Published on Dec 19, 2013
In recalling an event where she was confronted by misogyny, trans-phobia, and racism all at once, Laverne Cox advocates for love and clarifies what makes a bully.
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