Focus on supporting BLACK trans people
2021 was a year of growth and cultivation as the Marsha P.Johnson Institute continued to focus on supporting BLACK trans people while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts. In addition, we expanded partnerships, raised awareness, began changing the media narrative, and introduced our thought leadership in the policy field.
$454K
DISTRIBUTED
Covid Relief Program
908
INDIVIDUALS
42
STATES
with $500 direct relief payments
Navigating
Covid-19
Nearly
50%
identified
as immunocompromised
More than
1/3
SEX
WORKERS
Nearly
25%
identified
as formerly incarcerated
Disproportionately impacted
by economic turbulence
Improved lives for BLACK trans people most affected by white supremacy and systemic racism. The ongoing pandemic has created uncertainty, anxiety, and fear for our community, as we are disproportionately impacted by economic turbulence, including loss of jobs, reduction in hours, and lack of access to health care.
With the help of Google were able to provide direct financial support to our community for the past two years through our Covid Relief and Recovery Funds.