Southern
Trans
Celebration
Southern roots | National Vision | Collective Liberation
The South is home to one-third of all TLGBQIA+ people in the U.S., yet the region has the most hostile legal landscape for TLGBQIA+ individuals. According to the Movement Advancement Project, 93% of TLGBQIA+ Southerners live in states with significant remaining discrimination towards TLGBQIA+ people. Despite this, Southern trans communities have led some of the most powerful resistance, mutual aid, and visionary organizing work in the country.
By hosting the first Trans Pride Week in Memphis, we're anchoring a movement for national recognition, Southern leadership, and tangible community investment.
The Southern Trans Celebration is Presented By:
We Care TN
We Care TN supports Transwomen of color through education and empowerment with the goal that they have the same equity and quality of life as envisioned.
My Sistah's House
My Sistah’s House is a Black trans-led nonprofit in Memphis, TN, providing emergency and permanent housing to Black transgender women and nonbinary people.
OUTMemphis
OUTMemphis empowers, connects, educates, & advocates for the LGBT community of the Mid-South.
What To Expect:
Trans Leadership Summit
Hosted by OUTMemphis
Join us for an intimate, invitation-only summit designed specifically for teams and organizations providing direct resources to the Trans community. This half-day professional retreat combines learning, networking, and rejuvenation with a featured keynote address and dedicated workshops focused on best practices, collaboration, and sustainable service delivery.
Trans Advocacy Day
Hosted By My Sistah's House
A powerful advocacy event designed to put local lawmakers and city leaders on record regarding their commitment to Trans rights and protections. This action-oriented gathering will focus on concrete, city-based solutions for Trans protections while challenging those in power to take a clear stance in support of Trans Memphians.
The People’s Picnic: Trans Joy Edition
Hosted by WeCareTN
Cap off Southern Trans Pride Weekend with a vibrant, festival-style celebration in the park! This free, family-friendly event features local vendors, community resource booths, interactive games, live entertainment, and activities for all ages. Come as you are and celebrate the joy, resilience, and beauty of our Trans community.
In today's political climate, trans communities face increasing threats, like:
Restricted access to gender-affirming healthcare
Housing and shelter discrimination based on gender identity
Legal barriers to accurate personal identifying documents
That's why this Celebration is vital. Trans communities are here to stay, and we deserve the space to honor our work together and wholeheartedly CELEBRATE.
The Southern Trans Celebration will be a first-of-its-kind gathering centered on trans history, joy, and resistance rooted in the South while building toward collective liberation nationwide. With three days of powerful programming, we aim to elevate trans visibility, strengthen community connections, and establish a platform for ongoing advocacy and resource-building.
Event Partners
