BLACK TRANS FUTURES
BLACK TRANS FUTURES
In the wake of hate legislation against trans people, we search for what a beautiful future looks like in Alabama.
Meet The Knights & Orchids Society (TKO). One of the only Black, trans-led healthcare organizations in the country.
The ACLU of Alabama brought TKO members together to reflect on what it means to keep us safe, who we show up for, and how we make the road to a Black Trans Future.
Passing The Torch
as explained by TC Caldwell and Josh Baker, both have led the TKO Youth Ambassadors Program.
Who is our community?
“The breadcrumbs. One of my favorite stories is when Jesus fed the multitudes. [But] nobody ever talks about how after he fed them, he had [the disciples] clean up, and when they were asking, “do you want us to get like these crumbs and stuff?” He said, “yeah, that too. put 'em into baskets….” We [at TKO] get the breadcrumbs.
We get the ones that the churches have forgotten, [the] organizations have forgotten. People like me who don't quite fit in the church and don't quite fit in a traditional organization.
The bread crumbs are my people.”
- TC Caldwell, Executive Director of TKO Society
Meet the Future
TKO Youth Ambassadors and staff discuss their love for each other and dreams for the future
