Join us on November 20th at 6:00PM for a special event hosted by My Sistah's House to commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024.
Despite the decades of progress in overcoming hatred and discrimination, the TLGBQ+ community and its allies continue to experience a state of constant mourning. Transgender people face violence at rates four times higher than cisgender people. In 2024 alone, at least 20 transgender and gender non-conforming individuals have been killed due to ongoing discrimination. Tragically, many of those who lose their lives are disrespected, deadnamed, or minimized by those who claimed to love them. The transgender community has been robbed not only of the joy those we've lost brought to the world but also of the opportunity to honor their lives and mourn their passing in the way they deserved.
This event is dedicated to honoring the lives and impact of transgender individuals, while taking action to build a safer and affirming world that celebrates the beauty, empathy, courage, and diversity of transgender people.
We’re also excited to premiere a short film to our community, exploring the impact of our work, how our programs advocate for a safe and affirming world, and the
Tiny Houses we’ve built so far for transgender individuals in Memphis.
Get Film Screening Tickets Today
The Voices of Resilience event serves a dual purpose: it is both a memorial to those we have lost due to the transphobia and hatred that runs rampant, both in Memphis and throughout the country, while also a hopeful call to action and celebration of the trans joy that My Sistah’s House embodies. We’re excited to premiere our latest short film to the community we've built, highlighting what the #TinyHouseProjectMSH has meant to those in Memphis, and where My Sistah's House plans to go next.
Mark your calendars and join us in commemorating this important day, while bringing essential focus to the #TinyHouseProjectMSH as we create a community where everyone is valued and has a safe place to thrive.
Our Event Partners
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SisterReach
Learn About Their Work"Founded October 2011 in Memphis, TN, SisterReach is a grassroots 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports the reproductive autonomy of women and teens of color, poor and rural women, LGBTQIA+ people and their families through the framework of Reproductive Justice. Our mission is to empower our base to lead healthy lives, raise healthy families and live in healthy and sustainable communities."
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Our Venue
National Civil Rights Museum
At the Lorraine Motel
Noted as one of the nation's premier heritage and cultural museums, the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, is steadfast in its mission to share the culture and lessons from the American Civil Rights Movement and explore how this significant era continues to shape equality and freedom globally.
What People Say About My Sistah's House
OUR IMPACT
MSH At Work
"What My Sistah's House Has Planned for 2024"
Jasper Joyner | January 2024 | Focus LGBT
The trans-led, Memphis-based non-profit, founded by TLGBQ advocates Kayla Gore and Illyahnna C. Wattshall, has provided dozens of accessible homes through their low barrier homeowner program since starting in 2016. But their work is far from over.
My Sistah’s House (MSH), which began with mainly transitional tiny homes of about 400 square feet, now also renovates single family homes for individuals and families in the Orange Mound and South Memphis area, specifically in the Historic Glenview District. Currently, MSH has two homes under construction, with plans for 7 more by the end of 2024.
Along with expanding its services for more Memphis residents, My Sistah’s House also offers mental health resources, case management, and community services through the Green Space, their community building located in South Memphis.
Join My Sistah's House on November 20, 2024
Contact Us
CONTACT US
Address: 2694 McGregor Avenue, Memphis, TN 38127
Phone: (901)352-1660
Email: kaylagore@mshmemphis.org
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