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To unite Black Trans Men/Masc organizations across the United States into a powerful national network dedicated to advancing health and wellness, advocacy, equity, joy, and the collective empowerment of Black trans men, boys, and masculine trans people.

The network aims to strengthen the growth, sustainability, and impact of local, regional, and national organizations by fostering collaboration, shared leadership, resource sharing, and collective action. Together, we work to dismantle systemic barriers, expand access to affirming care, opportunities, and essential resources, and build a future where Black trans men/masc people are healthy, visible, empowered, and thriving in every community across the nation.

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National Black Trans Men's Network (NBTMN), a new national initiative that seeks to unite Black trans men and trans masculine organizations across the United States into a powerful network dedicated to advancing health and wellness, advocacy, equity, joy, and the collective empowerment of Black trans men, boys, and masculine transgender people.

The Network's Governing Board will be composed of Black transmen leaders from across the United States, united by a shared vision: ensuring every Black trans man, boy, and masculine transgender person has the opportunity to live their healthiest, happiest, and most successful life.

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National Black Trans Men's Network (NBTMN), a new national initiative that seeks to unite Black trans men and trans masculine organizations across the United States into a powerful network dedicated to advancing health and wellness, advocacy, equity, joy, and the collective empowerment of Black trans men, boys, and masculine transgender people.

The National Black Trans Men's Network will strengthen the growth, sustainability, and impact of local, regional, and national organizations by fostering collaboration, shared leadership, resource sharing, and collective action. Together, we can dismantle systemic barriers, expand access to affirming healthcare and essential resources, and build a future where Black trans masculine people are healthy, visible, empowered, and thriving in every community across the nation.

Organizations that are Black Trans- led and that, center and serve Black trans men and trans masculine communities are invited to become founding members of the network. 

To learn more about the network, join us for informational Zooms on August 10th and August 22nd. Email nbtmnetwork@gmail.com for more information or zoom link.




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