Greetings Third Root family,
While we centered Trans Wellness and Joy last week, we at Third Root are compelled to speak out and share with you, our wellness community, our deep commitment to the protection and liberation of our Trans community.
Over the last year there has been an unprecedented barrage of anti-Trans legislation, and we are asking your help in standing up, speaking out, and taking action for the protection of Trans Lives. Legislation filed last week brought the number of anti-transgender bills introduced in 2021 to 82, surpassing the 2020 total of 79 and marking the highest number of anti-transgender bills in history.
“In a year that has taken a toll on each and every one of us, it is shocking that anti-equality extremists in state legislatures across this country have dedicated an unprecedented amount of time and energy to attacking the LGBTQ community and particularly LGBTQ youth.”– Alphonso David, Human Rights Campaign President
While this effort is being driven by far-right organizations attempting to sow fear and hate, some of this rhetoric has recently shown up in wellness spaces.
We at Third Root stand against white supremacy, racism, patriarchy, homophobia, and Transphobia – it has no place in our community, especially not in wellness spaces. We call on allies in the wellness community stand with us for equality and justice by hosting dialogues in your space on undoing white supremacy and Transphobia (be in touch if you’d like our support hosting). And we ask you, our community, to take the following actions –
- Sign this petition protecting Trans youth in the South in states currently legislating to limit Trans rights.
- Donate to Trans Justice Funding Project – a community-led funding initiative supporting trans justice groups run by and for trans people in the U.S. & territories.
- Donate to Transgender Law Center – which provides resources to advance the rights of transgender and gender nonconforming people, defend victories, and protect our futures.
- Donate to The Black Trans Fund at Groundswell – By donating to BTF, you are strengthening the movement for racial, economic, and gender justice in the US. Successful work requires long-term commitments – please consider becoming a monthly sustainer.
- Donate to GLSEN – Support GLSEN’s mission of state level advocacy to protect LGBTQ+ community and ensure safe and affirming schools for all students.
We are committed to safe space and healing for our Trans community. Please let us know how we can uplift your work.
Wishing you grounding, healing, and support,
~ Third Root Collective