Visible Truth 365

06/28/2025

🚨 We’re Building Something Special — And You Belong Here! 🚨

Visible Truth 365 is opening the door for new volunteers to join the movement! From event support to digital content, from community outreach to behind-the-scenes magic—there’s space for your gifts, your voice, and your truth. 💪🏾✨

This isn’t just volunteering—it’s purpose work. It’s community care. It’s legacy-building with a crew rooted in joy, justice, and Black trans brilliance. 🖤🌈

🔗 Go to the Linktree in our bio to:
1️⃣ Fill out the Volunteer Application
2️⃣ Schedule your quick intro interview
Let’s get you plugged in and lifted up.

Tag someone who needs to see this. Let’s build truth that lasts 365 days a year.

06/11/2025

Hey folks here's a training opportunity in Philadelphia.

https://linktr.ee/vt365

02/01/2025

We are happy to report a victory in our tattoo discrimination case. (B.R. v Hettinger Tattoo, LLC & Kyle Hettinger Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Case No. 202202048)

Our client wanted a tattoo of a phoenix to represent his rising from the ashes from his fear over his HIV diagnosis to thriving with HIV. The tattoo shop owner denied him the service because he is living with HIV. The AIDS Law Project filed a complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission alleging a violation of the state’s anti-discrimination law. We represented BR in a public hearing before the Commission in July 2024.

On Jan. 29, 2025, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission issued an order finding that the tattoo shop discriminated against our client because he is living with HIV, in violation of state law.

The Order provides that the tattoo shop:
Cease and desist from discriminating against individuals due to their disability.
Pay Complainant $5,000 as compensatory damages for the embarrassment and humiliation Complainant suffered.
Pay $1,000 to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission as a civil penalty
We are proud of our client for stepping forward to complain about the embarrassment and humiliation he suffered as a result of HIV-discrimination. We applaud the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission for recognizing that the emotional pain of discrimination is real.

Decision Link:https://www.aidslawpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BR-v-Hettinger.pdf

01/14/2025

🌟 BIG NEWS, FAMILY! 🌟
Our Executive Director, the incomparable , is bringing the fire to Creating Change 2025 in Las Vegas! 🎉

Kyng will be presenting a session titled “Beyond the Vote: The Aftermath”, and trust us—you don’t want to miss this.

This session is for US—for Black and Brown trans folks ready to not just survive but THRIVE in the fight for justice and equity. Let’s talk about what happens after we cast our ballots and how we build power beyond the polls.

🗓️ When? January 22-26, 2025
📍 Where? Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV

We need YOU in the room because when trans folks of color show up, we shift the culture. Period.

💜 Tag your crew. Bring your brilliance. Let’s move different, together.

01/14/2025

Congrats to Executive Director on being selected as a presenter at this year's by the National LGBTQ Task Force . Are you all ready to go we are talking about movement work in the Aftermath of election 2024.

12/01/2024

10/28/2024

🚨 Announcement 🚨
🌍 World AIDS Day 2024: The Guys Like Us Cohort Unveiling 🌍
We are excited to announce that the Guys Like Us 2025 Cohort will be announced on World AIDS Day this December! This cohort is dedicated to not only addressing HIV in the transmasculine community but also empowering the next generation of leaders who will continue to break down stigma, challenge erasure, and fight for visibility.
💡 This is more than just an opportunity—it's a movement. Together, we will create lasting change and build a future where every voice in our community is heard.
🗓️ Stay tuned for more details about how you can get involved and apply!

10/25/2024

🌟 Join us for the Reunion Project National Virtual Event! 🌟

We’re excited to announce that our Founder & Executive Director, A. J. Scruggs , is one of this year's co-chairs for TRP's Measuring Joy: Quality of Life for Long-Term Survivors! 🏳️‍⚧️ He will be, also moderating an incredible session featuring long-term survivors of HIV, diving deeper into their experiences what has sustained them through out their journey. ✨

🎉 Event Title: Measuring Joy: Quality of Life for Long-Term Survivors
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
🕑 Time: 2-5pm ET (3-hour event)

This is an event you won't want to miss as we explore the joys, challenges, and the future of living as long-term survivors.

Let’s come together in solidarity and share the love!

Go to: http://bit.ly/trpjoy to register to take part in this amazing event.

10/24/2024

WHOA BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!

2025 !!!! LETS GET BUSY
DELAYED, BUT NOT DENIED! Sneak peak coming tonight.

10/17/2024

If I were to submit an article to a magazine, what would you want to hear from me, about me?

10/16/2024

Question noticing purple being used by WHITE LED TRANS orgs. Why?

THAT WAS NOT FOR YOU. Visible Truth 365 created, and established purple as a color to represent BLACK trans folks. I know this because I CREATED IT. Hence "DA LAVENDAR BANDIT". Just curious.