Resourcing Trans Dreams

About this episode

The episode discusses the urgent need for resources for trans people and features insights from key advocates in the field.

With trans people under attack like never before, trans people need to be resourced like never before. Today, we’re hearing from two people working hard to secure those resources. Elisa Crespo is the Executive Director of the Stonewall Community Foundation, a nonprofit that invests in LGBTQ+ organizations, projects, and leaders. Rickke Mananzala is the President of New York Foundation, which funds community organizing and grassroots advocacy led by and for people who live in NYC. Both Elisa and Rickke draw on their identities and ties to their communities to inspire their work. This week’s Trans Joy features Randy Truong, a Memphis-based organizer and civic changemaker. Send your Trans Joy recommendations to translash_podcast @ translash [dot] org  Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok , Instagram , Threads , Bluesky , and Facebook . Follow Imara Jones on Instagram ( @Imara_jones_ ), Threads (@ imara_jones_ ), Bluesky (@ imarajones.bsky.social ), X ( @ImaraJones ) Follow Elisa Crespo on Instagram (@elisacre_) Follow New York Foundation on Instagram (@thenewyorkfoundation) Follow Randy Truong on Instagram (@ r.andytruong ) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

People in this episode

Host: Imara Jones

Guests: Elisa Crespo, Rickke Mananzala

Topics covered

• trans rights
• community resources
• LGBTQ+ advocacy
• grassroots organizing
• trans joy

Keywords

• trans dreams
• LGBTQ+ organizations
• community funding
• advocacy
• trans joy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stonewall Community Foundation, New York Foundation

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