Through poetry, PAC Member Lady Doll responds to familial reactions to her coming out as trans. “Dear Mama,” by Lady Doll. Why punish me for your confusion? Why am I a faggot? Because you can’t have it? Why beat me, like it’s going to change me? Wake up! Because you can’t change me […]
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Volunteer with SRLP to plan Small Works for Big Change!
SRLP is looking for event coordination volunteers for our annual art benefit, Small Works for Big Change. Volunteers should have 3-10 hours available per week now through March 8, 2014. Tasks needed include: Coordinating art submissions Promoting the event Day-of event coordiantion (set up, coat check, bartending, wrapping art, etc.) Volunteers should have access to […]
No One is Disposable: Everyday Practices of Prison Abolition
In a series of four short online videos produced by Barnard Center for Research on Women, SRLP’s Reina Gossett and Dean Spade discuss prison abolition as a political framework, exploring why this is a top issue for those committed to supporting trans and gender-nonconforming people. These videos look at how to build societies where the […]
“Prison, A World of its Own” – MyAsia recounts her experiences
When you’re a trans woman incarcerated in a men’s facility, just being left alone can seem nearly impossible. MyAsia aka “Lady Doll” tells us how things work inside, and that positive moments can still occur. “Prison, A World of its Own,” by MyAsia Kim’Bella London. If it’s one thing I hate, it’s PRISON! I’m MyAsia […]
Correctional Officers Live by their Own Rules, Says One PAC Member
What happens when C.O.’s don’t want to do their jobs? PAC Member S. Davidson chronicled the incident that contributed to his proposal of an internal, “entity of oversight” which monitors the behaviors of guards and officials. “A Blatant Malfeasance,” by S. Davidson. On January 10th, 2013, at or around 12:45 pm, while at Five Points […]
Out of the Hell-Hole, into the Calming Storm – Letter from a former PAC Member
“Out of the Hell-Hole into the Calming Storm,” by Grace DeTrevarah. Hey Family: It’s me again. Grace…I would like to first say that’s it’s so refreshing to be Out of Corrections and into the “World” where being a Transgender was the focus of my movement. It continues to be so fitting to be out of […]
Coming Home… It’s Almost Surreal! – Letter from a former PAC Member
“Coming Home… It’s Almost Surreal!” by Grace DeTrevarah. Hey Family… My name is Grace. I have been home for a short while. I was incarcerated in Wallkill, Fishkill and other facilities of Medium status. Being a Black Transgender woman in a Male facility with a feminine and womanly appearance was problematic from intake at Downstate […]
Join SRLP in funding our future together
In our work to meet basic needs and build political power in our communities as low-income trans people and trans people of color and our allies, we know we can count on you. You show up at rallies. You create art and videos to spread the word and keep our movements in motion. You volunteer […]
Time Magazine names SRLP supporter Laverne Cox’s portrayal of Sophia Burset as one of the most influential fictional characters in 2013!
Time Magazine named SRLP supporter Laverne Cox’s portrayal of Sophia Burset as one of the most influential fictional characters in 2013! Laverne has recently been supporting the work of SRLP’s Prison Advisory Committee, which you can check out here. Congrats, Laverne! We cannot wait to find out what 2014 will bring!
The 2014 SRLP Calendar is HERE!
They just arrived! The 2014 SRLP Calendar is HERE! This beautiful 12 month calendar showcases the artwork of SRLP Prisoner Advisory Committee members on the inside who are locked away in New York state detention facilities. It also features artwork from community members on the outside such as, Rachael Warner and Ariel Springfield to name […]