In a letter following her introduction posted a few weeks ago, Lennea gives us a a few updates from this past March. Topics include the nuances of obtaining transition-related materials and procedures in prison, and her difficulties with the administration around issues of sexual harassment and alleged sexual conduct. Warning: The following letter includes topics […]
SRLP sends HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Laverne Cox on her Emmy nomination for her performance in “Orange Is The New Black”! Thank you, Laverne, for all of your powerful work to lift up the voices and experiences of trans women of color! We are so grateful to be in this movement with you!
SRLP has free drop-in clinics EVERY THURSDAY from 1-5 PM where you can meet with one of our staff attorneys (Elana Redfield and Pooja Gehi pictured above). Our clinics run from FEBRUARY to OCTOBER and we offer Spanish interpretation. Come by tomorrow and say hi to our Front Desk Angel, Julie! Our office is located at 147 […]
SRLP is accepting applications for the Director of Outreach and Community Engagement until Monday, July 14. We are looking forward to welcoming a new staff member to the SRLP collective! The Sylvia Rivera Law Project is seeking applicants for Director of Outreach & Community Engagement. The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) works to guarantee that all people […]
Learn some fun facts about one of our summer interns and check back soon to meet the others! To apply for an SRLP internship visit: http://srlp.org/get-involved/jobs-internships Name, Pronouns, Position and Team at SRLP Emily Juneau, she/her/hers, Legal Intern, Direct Services Team Spring and Summer 2014 What do you do to relax / have fun? I pretend […]
Trans warrior and SRLP’s namesake Sylvia Rivera would have been 63 years old today! I am moved and inspired by the life and length of time Sylvia Rivera dedicated to fermenting revolutionary change and generating self determination. She did this before, during and after the Stonewall rebellion. She co-created Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) after […]
History has tried to erase us, but I will not let us be erased! – Jay Toole at TDOA We have been here from the beginning, and we will be here until liberation! – Imani Henry at TDOA I am tired of attacks against black trans women! Not 1 more! – Lourdes Ashley Hunter at […]
Today marks the 45th anniversary of the night Sylvia Rivera and hundreds of other trans and queer people fought back against the police raid at Stonewall. To honor their legacy, the Sylvia Rivera Law Project works to end the discrimination and violence that low-income trans people and trans people of color continue to face at the at […]
Today, Democracy Now! interviewed SRLP’s Pooja Gehi and Angie Cruz on Medicaid, trans healthcare, the history of the Stonewall riots, Sylvia Rivera’s legacy, and more! Check it out here: http://www.democracynow.org/2014/6/25/trans_healthcare_now_lawsuit_seeks_end Angie and Pooja are in the studio getting ready! SRLP staff attorneys Elana Redfield and Pooja Gehi with Angie Cruz, an SRLP community member and one […]
Hi community! SRLP has a few reminders for you! Wednesday 6/25: Join SRLP for a Trans Day of Action Sign-Making Party! When: Wednesday, June 25, 2014, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (iCal) Where: SRLP (Sylvia Rivera Law Project), 147 W 24th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY (See map) Come on over to SRLP to get ready for the 10th […]
