A Healing Space for Black Trans Family: Chosen Kin

Black Trans Fund grantee Chosen Kin supports a space for Black queer & trans parents to build community through storytelling and art-making that centers joy, rest, ancestral healing, and care as components of liberation for oneself and the community. Based in Philadelphia, Chosen Kin supports a national network that honors Black queer and trans parenthood, connecting the community with healing spaces for Black liberation.

Led by Black trans and nonbinary parents and organizers, Chosen Kin holds playdates, family retreats, and a bi-weekly virtual parent space to create a network of advocacy and support for Black trans, gender-expansive youth and parents.

Participants have experienced increased attacks and challenges navigating transition-related healthcare and supportive services as a result of state-based anti-trans legislation aimed at creating fear and confusion for families supporting trans youth.