Michelle Matlock talks with accomplished musician and community builder, Hayden Stern about the Trans Trad Music Festival and the importance of trans and gender nonconforming artists being visibly represented in traditional music spaces.
Trans Heartbeat: Hayden Stern & Trans Trad Festival Read Post »
Yesterday, the Trump administration announced the cancellation of federal funding for the 988 LGBTQ Youth Suicide Helpline, abruptly ending a vital lifeline for countless young people across the country. Then, today, the Supreme Court issued its decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. These two events—arriving back-to-back—create a perfect storm for trans+ youth,
Our Thoughts on the Skirmetti Ruling Read Post »
From peer support specialists to social media strategists, TRACTION needs volunteers throughout our operations and for service projects in the community. TRACTION is a trans-led service organization. Our mission is to cultivate connection and visibility for transgender and gender-diverse people through service in support of underserved communities. Through social engagement, outreach, and service, we aim to
Seeking Volunteers! Read Post »
Here’s another great way to show up for your community — and look sharp doing it! All proceeds go to support our mission and programs. Visit the TRACTION Action Gear Shop!
TRACTION Action Gear is Here! Read Post »
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 to memorialize those whose lives were lost in the past year as a result of anti-transgender violence and persecution.
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024 Read Post »
Did you see us on social media in October? TRACTION’s team was pounding the virtual pavement throughout October to encourage our community to vote. We won’t have data for a while to tell us how actively our 2STGNC community exercised their right to vote. But what we can say is that TRACTION was able to
TRACTION’s TRANSformTheVote 2024 Work Read Post »
TRACTION is thrilled to welcome our newest board members: Luckie Alexander, Nohemi Lopez, and Mita Beach! Each of them brings massive skills and a lifelong commitment to queer and trans community building and advocacy. This new trio of trans and nonbinary leaders will join current Board President Michelle Matlock and Secretary/Treasurer Shelley O’Neill in furthering
TRACTION Welcomes New Board Members! Read Post »
TRACTION is excited to announce the appointment of our first Executive Director, C. Michael Woodward, MPH!
TRACTION Appoints Executive Director Read Post »
Now through May 7 – Your donation goes toward uplifting trans+ lives here and now
TRACTION Wants You to Get That GIVING Feeling Read Post »
Call for Volunteers! Sunday, May 19 2024 – Live Music Showcase! Have fun, find community, help out! TRACTION needs 4-6 volunteers to help with Vibes, a free concert for the trans+ community at El Centro de la Raza on Sunday, May 19, 2024. General help with day-of set up, event operations, and clean up. Our
Call for Vibes! Volunteers Read Post »
