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Black-Led, Trans-Led LGBTQ+ Center...

We strive to empower, embolden, and educate each other through mutual aid, knowledge-sharing, and the creation of community-sourced resources as we build toward the liberation of all oppressed peoples.

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Programs, Services and Resources

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The Dignity Suite

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Community Pantry

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Support Groups

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Jasmine Alexander Housing Initiative

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Teamwork

Job Openings

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This Brave Space needs your support.

Brave Space Alliance (BSA) is the first Black trans-led LGBTQ+ Center in Chicago. A small, brave group of individuals founded BSA in 2017 to fill the significant gap in advocacy, programs, and services that center and are led by trans and gender expansive people. Unfortunately, few organizations like BSA currently exist in Chicago, especially on the South Side. Rooted in our Four Pillars of Dignity of Health, Housing, Food, and Identity, BSA provides dignified essential services...

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Partners in Dignity

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Build a more inclusive environment with training.

We provide a comprehensive range of Cultural Equity Trainings designed for businesses and community organizations committed to fostering inclusive workplaces for trans and gender non-conforming individuals and to promoting racial equity. 

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