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Core Principles of ROAD
Please read the 10 Core Principles of ROAD below and initial at the bottom that you’ve read them.
1. We believe in the right to self-determination and the liberation of Black TLGBQIA+ people.
2. We work from a trauma-informed, culturally relevant framework that centers the healing, well-being, and collective power of Black Trans and Queer people.
3. We reject systems of oppression rooted in white supremacy, transphobia, homophobia, and anti-Blackness.
4. We oppose all forms of violence against Black TLGBQIA+ people, including state violence, and fight for racial, gender, and economic justice.
5. We believe in building community solidarity across borders and the African Diaspora.
6. We recognize the importance of ancestral knowledge and healing practices within our community.
7. We are committed to advancing advocacy for trans and queer rights globally, focusing on Black and Brown communities.
8. We support the leadership of Black Trans and Queer people and foster their growth through sustainable practices and development.
9. We stand against exploitative economic systems and fight for access to equitable resources for all Black TLGBQIA+ individuals.
10. We strive for a world where Black Trans and Queer people thrive in all areas of life, free from violence, oppression, and marginalization.