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Hurricane Fiona slammed into Southwest Puerto Rico on Sunday, wiping out the power grid and cutting off clean water to most the islands residents. Our brothers and sisters need us more than ever so lets support them by volunteering and or donating time and money. Global Giving Global Giving, a nonprofit that supports and connects … Read More “Support for Puerto Rico” »
“Screen star and human rights advocate Angelica Ross will make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago, becoming the first openly trans woman to play a leading role in a Broadway show. Ross will take her first bow at the Ambassador Theatre on September 12 and play the role through November 6.“ -Broadway.com Can we say … Read More “Angelica Ross to play Roxie Hart in Broadways’ Chicago” »
We are tired of seeing #sayhername but It’s no secret that people who identify as trans have a harder time surviving in this cruel world, but trans women of color particularly have it rough. Our community should work harder at protecting our sisters. We have to first learn to respect each other and not judge … Read More “#SayHerName” »
Over 275,000 people come out to celebrate Charlotte Pride after a two year hiatus. ETCH teamed up with Gilead for the return of the highly anticipated event. Gilead Sciences provides prevention options for those who are looking for another barrier of protection for safer sex was one of the many vendors that participated in this … Read More “ETHC teams up with Gilead for 2022 Charlotte Pride!” »
Give her her flowers now. NC Native Justine Lindsay has a smile that could light up the room. The 29 year old professional dancer is a member of the cheerleading squad that supports the Carolina Panthers, the TopCats. Justine sent her followers into a frenzy in March when she announced on Instagram that she had … Read More “FYI: Justine Lindsay is the FIRST Openly Trans Cheerleader for the NFL and she is #GoalsAF” »
It’s undeniable that Black Trans Men are some of the sexiest men on the planet. We love to see a confident man holding his own and thriving. Trans men who are seeking change to their physical appearance may begin working out and becoming more active before starting hormone therapy. Being active helps to stimulate the … Read More “The Tea on Testosterone & Trans Men” »
While most students are excited about returning to school, many of our trans brothers and sisters dread the days. According to Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) 16.2% of transgender students report being physically assaulted as a result of gender expression, while 32.5% experience physical harassment. Many incidents go unreported due to fear of … Read More “Anti-Transgender violence isn’t just directed at adults” »
On August 8th 2022, a federal judge ordered the North Carolina government to correctly note on birth certificates the gender of its transgender community even if they have not had re-assignment surgery. This order is long overdue but we are overjoyed that the day has come. We are are finally seeing the necessary progress that … Read More “Trans People in NC can now update birth records” »
Blake was assigned female at birth but like many of our brothers and sisters Blake knew he was different and simply wanted to live in his truth. Born in Charleston, South Carolina and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina Blake was born to set fire to a cold world. Blake was popular and spent two years … Read More “#SayHisName -Blake Brockington” »
The fact that Trans peoples civil rights are constantly violated and are usually ignored we know that we can’t depend on traditional media to tell our stories, we must do it ourselves. Here at ETHC we trust THE ADVOCATE magazine for our Latest News on what’s really going on with our brothers and sisters. We … Read More “THE ADVOCATE” »
