Think Hopeful, Act Local Episode Episode 2: Loving on Black Trans Community with Lavender Rights Project

Tune into this loving conversation with passionate changemakers at Lavender Rights Project. In this episode, we speak with Mahkyra Gaines, Community Engagement Manager, and Angel Patterson, Development Director, about the incredible work that Lavender Rights Project does to support Black gender diverse communities. They share about the founding story of the organization, their Cultural Organizing, Housing, and Economic Justice programs, and their deep personal care for this work. You can follow Lavender Rights Project on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Linked In⁠, and ⁠Twitter⁠, and also ⁠volunteer⁠ or ⁠make a donation⁠ to support their work. This interview was conducted by Lux Gypsum, Blue Heart's previous Salish Sea Program Director and the founder of ⁠Healing Rising⁠, offering transformational conflict coaching services and workshops for social change oriented communities and organizations. Join the movement of Grassroots Giving by becoming a Blue Heart member at ⁠www.blueheartaction.org/member⁠.