ABSTRACT
Trans/nonbinary (TNB) persons of color experience a unique set of social situations based on their gender identity and racial/ethnic identity. These conditions produce specific challenges, barriers, and resiliencies for TNB people of color. Using an intersectional framework, this chapter describes details of the lived experiences of TNB people of color. Similar to other groups, research has presented TNB people as a monolithic group; however, throughout this chapter, we present the diverse tapestry of experiences of TNB people of color. This chapter discusses specific transphobic/racist hostilities faced by these groups, relying on both empirical evidence and contemporary media to showcase the disparity in harassment, discrimination, and victimization of TNB people of color face. The resiliencies on the individual, community, and societal levels are used to show the strength of these groups. The chapter briefly reviews the current gaps in service provision systemically along with recommendations of best practice for engaging in affirmative social work practice with TNB people of color. The chapter concludes with a call to action for the social work profession to use its resources, power, and privilege to assist these communities in not only surviving but thriving in an unjust transphobic/racist society.
