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who we are

Breathing While Black & Trans is dedicated to dismantling systemic obstacles faced by Black TGNCNB+ individuals and families by investing in resources that address housing insecurity, health inequities, and safety concerns through the integrated lenses of gender and climate justice. By building capacity within TGNCNB+ movements, the BWBT seeks to amplify the voices and leadership of Black TGNCNB+ communities, advocating for systemic change that honors and protects the intersectional identities of those most impacted.
 
Mission:
Our mission exists to empower and uplift Black transgender, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary (TGNCNB+) individuals and their families by providing crucial resources that address the intersecting barriers of housing, healthcare, and safety. With a commitment to gender and climate justice, the BWBT supports transformative community-driven initiatives that foster resilience, dignity, and sustainable growth for Black TGNCNB+ communities.
 
Vision: 
Our vision is to create a world where Black TGNCNB+ people and their families thrive in safe, affirming spaces free from oppression, poverty, and environmental injustice. Through holistic support and advocacy, to have equitable access to housing, healthcare, and community protections, allowing them to lead empowered, self-determined lives.

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