Yesterday we posted a story on a trans woman in the Bronx who was brutally murdered. At the time, her name was unknown. Now we know.
Her name is Tiffany Harris. Remember it well. She is more than a hashtag. She is more than a number. She is our sister. She is a human being.
ABOLISH the police. Yes, we need to defund them, but we also need to end the whole damn thing. "Defund the police" is being co-opted to mean "reform" by white liberals.
That's not what we're about.
Pride is not a party. It never was. It was a protest. Marsha P. Johnson herself once said, “No pride for some of us without liberation for ALL of us.” This quote inspires our 2020 pride campaign and our overall politic. What is happening in the world is long overdue.
Today is
#TDOR
Black trans women are…
more than a statistic
more than clickbait
more than a sad story
more than a retweet
#MoreThanANumber
.
Black trans women are…
magic
light
love
LIFE.
Let’s stop sensationalizing Black trans murders. We are more than worthy of LIFE.
Today is a historic day! The
#WalkingWhileTrans
ban in New York has been repealed. Black & Latinx trans women will be able to walk freely without the fear of being Stopped & Frisked based on their gender identity! 🏳️⚧️
This win is for Marsha and Sylvia! ✊🏾
#RestInLOVE
to Tony McDade, a Black trans man who was recently murdered by the police in Tallahassee, Florida. Black trans people are seldom ever included in the larger discussion of police brutality, but we here at MPJI will honor his name and correctly gender him
#ICantBreathe
We are so proud to introduce the MPJI Resource Map! This is a national list to help our siblings find TGNC inclusive resources. The map will be updated regularly to expand our base of resources to include more states.
You can find the map by going to
a lot of people post about the first pride parade being a riot, but they also shame Black protesters for rioting.
quick query -- do you actually believe in revolution or are you just trying to sound cool and edgy? i'll wait.
Seven Black trans women have been murdered this year alone, and that’s just the ones we know. We here at the Marsha P. Johnson Institute call for their lives to be honored, and for their murderers to be charged.
#RestInLOVE
to each and every one of you.
#STOPKILLINGUS
We recognize
#TransgenderDayofRemembrance
as a day to celebrate life and honor resilience. Trans people are
#MoreThanANumber
. Every time a Black trans woman is murdered, media outlets begin rapidly reporting oftentimes creating clickbait instead of a true conversation.
For the first time ever, all major pageants have been won by Black women, but let’s not forget the most important addition to a herstory-making year: Miss International Queen Jazell Barbie Royale. Jazell is the first Black trans woman to ever win! 👑💖
Today on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, MPJI remembers the fierce life and legacy of Coretta Scott King. She advocated for queer people for over 20 years. Here she is at Lambda Legal’s 25th anniversary celebration in Chicago in 1998.
#RestInLOVE
to the legend herself.
#MLKDay
Remember and honor those loved and lost. Take the day to celebrate yourself. Find small ways to honor your humanity, our humanity. Build a creative space for you and your friends to connect (safely).
#TDOR2021
#TransAwarenessWeek
#WeDeserve
#TDOR
Happy birthday to our favorite Virgo Queen, Marsha P. Johnson! 💐 💖
Marsha devoted her life to bettering the lives of trans, queer, and nonbinary people, from Stonewall to the Gay Liberation Front; to STAR. She continues to inspire us every day.
#MarshaPJohnson
For so long, Marsha’s legacy has only been heralded by the LGBTQ community. Today’s Google Doodle of Marsha reminds people that Black and LGBTQ+ history is bigger than just a month; it is something to be honored every single day.
#NoPrideWithoutLiberation
💖💫
We are pleased to announce our COVID-19 Relief Fund! We are a proud Black trans organization, and we are working to support our community. BLACK TRANS PEOPLE - apply at . We are choosing 10 Black trans people impacted by
#COVID19
. Spread the word!
It's important to recognize that not every Black person is marching right now. Many of us are just trying to live our lives and get food on the table tonight, and that's just as valid as being on the frontlines.
On this day, a Virgo Queen was born! 💐💓
Marsha P. Johnson’s courage and determination sparked a movement and inspired so many. And it was in her honor that the Marsha P. Johnson Institute was formed.
#HappyBirthdayMarsha
#MPJI
#BlackAugust
Happy Pride Month! Yes, it’s a time to celebrate, but it’s also a time to organize. The first pride march was more than rainbow flags and glitter. It was a time of mourning the fallen and uplifting those struggling to survive. Let’s give thanks to Mother Marsha this month ✨
With heavy hearts, we say
#RestInLOVE
to Monica Roberts (
@TransGriot
). She was an unwavering force in our community. She launched the bible on trans media coverage () in 2006. While many outlets still struggle to catch up, Monica was ahead of her time 💕
Of course, we can’t end
#WomenHistoryMonth
without lifting up Mother Marsha. She inspires us every day. We are forever grateful that Marsha didn’t hesitate to be who she was and live her truth. She paved the way in so many ways.
#BlackTransWomenBuiltEverything
#RestInLOVE
and power to Oluwatoyin Salau. Yesterday would have been 20 years old. Thank you for the conviction behind your words and the power fueling your essence. You are forever missed. Happy born day 💕
Nonbinary people don't owe you SHIT, but we owe them everything... and then some. Happy
#InternationalNonbinaryDay
! The gender binary is fake, but we already knew this 💜 💛 🖤 💫
We are mortified by the recent deaths of six Black trans women in just a week's time. However, we are not surprised. Why would we be? Read our full statement below.
Black trans people are more than a number. We are more than a hashtag. We are more than a news story. We are more than a talking point. Our lives and names deserve honoring. This is Tony McDade from Tallahassee, FL.
Happy Birthday, mother Marsha! 💐
On this day 76 years ago, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a Virgo Queen was born! Marsha P. Johnson's devotion to bettering the lives of trans, queer, and nonbinary people inspires us every day.
the celebration of transness is vital, but we must also remember that the visibility of trans people can also lead to violence and death. we've seen it happen time and time again as we continue to lose our Black trans sisters.
when Black trans women tell our stories, listen.
✨To those who have held up culture
✨To those that cultivated a world in which BLACK trans people have access
✨To those that have taken means into their own hands
✨To those who did what they had to do to survive
✨We will forever be grateful to you for the paths you paved
#BHM
Black trans people are more than a number. We are more than a hashtag. We are more than a news story. We are more than a talking point. Our lives and names deserve honoring.
What a tremendous loss 💔. As Black transgender people, it’s not very often that we’re able to find sources of love that speak to our very being. bell’s work, writing, and words did that in ways that cannot be described. We love you, bell. Rest peacefully dear one.
We are reopening the application for the COVID Relief Program, supporting Black Trans and non-binary identities in need of financial support with a one-time gift of $500. Do not reapply if you have already applied and have received your support amount.
“To me, visibility means being seen and heard by those you want to be seen by. We're often put in a box or portrayed in a particular way. We're being seen but not being heard. We want representation but not mis-representation.”
- Andraya Yearwood
#CostofVisibility
#TDOV2021
is there a reason all you transphobes are thinking about a CHILD’S body parts? zaya wade is simply trying to live her best life, but y’all over here sexualizing her up and down.
get it together.
Language matters. ABOLISH the police means just that. Words like "defund" and "reform" imply you believe the police should still exist meaning their violence will continue against Black trans people. This is an abolitionist organization. We're clear. Are you?
Pride did not start out with the waving of rainbow flags and parades. Pride was, and is, a display of resistance! Since the start of 2022, more than 300 bills have been proposed attacking the trans community and LGBTQ+ community as a whole.
“trans men are often forgotten or neglected when services are being developed; that is why we are thrilled to be able to focus one of our programs directly where it is needed the most.” -
@junecrenshaw
THE REVOLUTION IS NOW.
PINKWASHING IS OVER.
RAINBOW CAPITALISM IS OVER.
NO PERMIT, NO WORKING WITH COPS.
NO PRIDE FOR SOME OF US WITHOUT LIBERATION FOR ALL OF US 💥
Jessica Chantae Stough, Kelly Stough’s mother, said in 2018 that Kelly and other trans women are “not just throwaways”. “I want people to know that because she was transgender doesn’t mean that she was not loved, that she was not cared for,” she said.
“If it’s not informed by radical Black women I don’t want to be a part of it.” - Elle Hearns
We’re excited to collaborate with
@pyermoss
for the third installment of “Exist to Resist.” The limited release “Legendary” tee is available now!
Buy now at 👉🏾
Today, we are remembering the lives of our BLACK TGNC siblings who are gone too soon due to acts of violence this year.
Rest in Power to everyone we’ve lost this year and in years past. 💐🕊
#TDOR
#blacktranslivesmatter
#TDOR2022
LISTEN👏🏽TO👏🏽ME! This is bigger than me! My BLACK trans sisters are being killed in this Country and we will NO LONGER be ignored! OUR BLACKNESS AND TRANSNESS MATTERS!
#BlackTransLivesMatter
She said celebrate us while we’re still alive! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
What are you doing to celebrate Black trans women today? 🤔 To my girls, what are y’all doing to celebrate yourselves? We’re more than worthy.
New York City Mayor de Blasio said that sex workers should not be arrested.
@NYCMayor
This is in response to Layleen Polanco's family's settlement. We urge the mayor to take a step further and decriminalize once and for all. (statement below from
@BklynDefender
)
Do you value Black trans women while we're still walking this earth? Are we only worthy of having our lives celebrated after they’ve been taken? It's Juneteenth. Celebrate us TODAY. How are you advocating for us when we aren't even in your everyday life?
#NoPrideWithoutLiberation
Happy
#InternationalSexWorkersDay
aka
#InternationalWhoresDay
.
🗣️ Decriminalize sex work!
Shoutout to the 100+ sex workers who occupied a church in France on June 2, 1975 to demand the end of fines, stigma, police harassment & increasing violence from the French government.
Happy Birthday to the Queen Bee Marsha P! Just 75 years ago in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a star was born. Marsha P. Johnson ignited a flame that started a movement not only in the United States but across the globe honoring the beauty and strength of trans, queer, NB and GNC folk 💫
A trans woman incarcerated in a Texas prison could become the first person held in federal custody to receive gender-affirming surgery, which could set a groundbreaking precedent for the treatment of trans incarcerated people.
We heard it was Women's History Month. Shoutout to
@TsMadisonatl1
!
She is breaking ground as the first Black trans woman to star in and executive produce her own reality series: The TS Madison Experience, premiering March 4 on WeTV.
"For me, Black trans joy looks like breathing. Black trans people are so often holding our breath or are out of breath. Whether it's from anxiety about experiencing transphobia or just exhaustion from working and pushing ourselves so hard just to be able to get a crumb.
It’s official —
@NYGovCuomo
has signed the bill into law. Thank you to the leadership and organizing efforts of the
@RepealWWT
Coalition!
Sex workers led and won this fight. This moment belongs to all of you.
#BlackTransLivesMatter
Today is a historic day! The
#WalkingWhileTrans
ban in New York has been repealed. Black & Latinx trans women will be able to walk freely without the fear of being Stopped & Frisked based on their gender identity! 🏳️⚧️
This win is for Marsha and Sylvia! ✊🏾
As Black trans people, freedom is a constant struggle. Marsha P. Johnson proclaimed a desire for freedom over three decades ago and at the start of a new decade, we are desiring the same.
On July 4, 2001, Sylvia Rivera said what had to be said. Almost 20 years later, not much has changed. A couple days ago, we joined several other trans leaders in signing a letter addressing the HRC’s transphobic history and poor attempts at improving their organization.
#JusticeForLayleen
! “This is just the beginning of justice for my sister... Justice would be holding those people who had something to do with my sister’s death accountable for their actions.”
Our pride in being BLACK and transgender is all day, every day. We practice it through the actions we take as a BLACK transgender-led organization. We welcome you to join us as we celebrate BLACK Pride, BLACK Joy, & BLACK Beauty this month and all year long
#BlackPride365
Sending love to all the amazing people who participated in
#TransProm
. Your support and contributions are truly appreciated, no matter where you are in the world.
The passing of Cecilia Gentili reverberates as a profound loss felt across the globe. For us at MPJI, it’s a moment of deep sorrow. Her collaboration with us was transformative, guiding us to recognize and amplify our power to support the Black trans community.
"These search suggestions are a manifestation of the pervasive transphobia in our current cultural, social, and political climates,” says scholar and licensed therapist Alex Iantaffi