Shifting Identities: How Black Transgender Men Navigate Systems of Oppression

Today’s sociopolitical climate creates distinct challenges for transgender people of Color (TPOC) who exist at the intersection of oppressed racial and gender identities. At one intersection, Black transgender women have gained greater visibility through activism and unprecedented violence. However, at the opposite intersection there is a dearth of understanding as to how Black transgender men navigate systems of racism, sexism, and transphobia during their gender transition. This program will address the presenters’ research with how Black transgender men navigate shifting societal perceptions of gender as well as counseling considerations with this population.