In honor of Trans Day of Visibility, The Mahogany Project is hosting an evening of celebration and remembrance with their Folx Tales event on March 31 at 6 p.m. in Third Ward.
The Folx Tales event is an opportunity for community members to come together and share their stories, ensuring that their voices are heard and their experiences are preserved.
Through storytelling and dialogue, attendees can connect with one another and build a sense of belonging and solidarity.
In collaboration with the esteemed Charles Law Library, there will be a live archiving event that will document and preserve the history, accomplishments, and stories of Houston’s transgender, queer, lesbian, gay and bisexual community.
One of the key highlights of the event is The Mahogany Project’s quilting project, which invites TGNC (Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming) individuals to contribute to the creation of a “blanket of safety.”
Trans Day of Visibility is an annual occasion dedicated to celebrating the lives and experiences of transgender and non-binary individuals while also raising awareness of the discrimination they face worldwide. It serves as a platform to promote positive representation and solidarity within the community.
President Joe Biden recently expressed that Transgender Americans shape the nation’s soul by serving in the military, curing deadly diseases, holding elected offices, running successful businesses, raising families, advocating for justice, and more.
“As adults, they deserve the same rights enjoyed by every American, including equal access to health care, housing, and jobs and the chance to age with grace as senior citizens,” he said. “But today, too many transgender Americans are still denied those rights and freedoms. A wave of discriminatory State laws is targeting transgender youth, terrifying families, and hurting kids who are not hurting anyone. An epidemic of violence against transgender women and girls, in particular women and girls of color, has taken lives far too soon.”
Diamond Brigman, a 36-year-old Houston area Black trans woman, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting in Houston on March 16, 2024. Her death marks at least the third confirmed violent killing of a transgender or gender-expansive person in 2024 alone, according to the Human Rights Campaign.
Sadly, many cases of violence against transgender individuals go unreported or misreported, highlighting the need for greater awareness and advocacy such as Folx Tales.
For more information, visit The Mahogany Project.
