: Over half (53%) of Black transgender respondents have experienced sexual assault. Additionally, Black transgender individuals reported higher rates of living with HIV—nearly five times the rate of the overall transgender survey sample. Advocacy and Resources

: Black transgender respondents reported an unemployment rate of 20%, which was double the rate of the general Black population at the time (10%).

Recent data from the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey (USTS) and early insights from the 2022 survey detail the following challenges:

2015 U .S. TRANSGENDER SUR VEY - Advocates for Trans Equality

: Focuses on ending discrimination in health, employment, and housing.

Reports on the experiences of Black transgender people in the United States highlight significant disparities in employment, housing, and personal safety. Key findings from organizations like the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) show that this community often faces deeper forms of discrimination compared to other groups due to the intersection of anti-transgender bias and systemic racism. Key Economic and Social Indicators

Several national organizations provide targeted support and continue to publish reports to inform policy: