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WHEN A GENOCIDE WARNING NAMES US: WHY BLACK AND BROWN TRANS LIVES ARE AT THE EPICENTER OF THIS CRISIS.
When the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention issued its warning that the United States may be entering the early stages of a genocidal process targeting transgender, nonbinary, and intersex (TGNBI) people, the reaction in many circles was disbelief, discomfort, or dismissal. The word “genocide” feels too extreme, too global, too far removed from the American imagination. But for Black and Brown transgender and gender-nonconforming people, this warning does not feel theor

Sean Ebony Coleman
Feb 23 min read


Podcast: How a Trans Business Owner Is Impacting Future Generations
Sean Ebony Coleman shares how entrepreneurship and advocacy intersect to empower future generations and strengthen community impact.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 21, 20251 min read


Mission BX - Episode 23 - Destination Tomorrow (4-29-19)
Sean Ebony Coleman discusses mentorship, representation, and building leadership pipelines for LGBTQ+ communities.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 21, 20251 min read


LeaderStories: Sean Coleman on the Power of Representation
Sean Ebony Coleman discusses intersectional advocacy and the importance of inclusive leadership that centers Black LGBTQ+ communities.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 19, 20251 min read


ABC7NY: Bronx center provides food, shelter and safety for LGBTQ community
Sean Ebony Coleman discusses how strong leadership and sustainability are critical to effective LGBTQ+ nonprofit work.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 18, 20251 min read


Sean Coleman at 34th GLAAD Media Awards
Sean Ebony Coleman highlights how grassroots advocacy and public education strengthen LGBTQ+ community safety.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 18, 20251 min read


CBS New York: Transgender leader drives LGBTQ services and acceptance in the Bronx
Sean Ebony Coleman reflects on leadership, visibility, and advocacy as essential tools for advancing equity for transgender communities.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 17, 20251 min read


CBS New York: Destination Tomorrow dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ community in Bronx
Sean Ebony Coleman highlights actionable solutions to improve equity for trans and gender-diverse communities through advocacy, leadership, and partnerships.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 16, 20251 min read


Ballroom Throwbacks TV: Sean Coleman (Ebony) Destination Tomorrow
Sean Ebony Coleman explores how intersectional leadership and community-based strategies drive empowerment for Black and Brown LGBTQ+ individuals.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 13, 20251 min read


Tamron Hall Show: His Community Center is a Safe Space For LGBTQ+ in NYC
Sean Ebony Coleman highlights strategies for supporting LGBTQ+ youth through inclusive programs, partnerships, and equity-focused advocacy.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 12, 20251 min read


Activists Seek a Bright Side in Councilman’s Homophobic Comments — Mott Haven Herald
After a councilman’s homophobic remarks, Sean Ebony Coleman leads efforts toward community education and organized advocacy, reframing backlash as an opportunity for progress.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 11, 20251 min read


Tracy E. Gilchrist Speaks With Sean Ebony Coleman
Sean Ebony Coleman discusses strategies for empowering marginalized LGBTQ+ communities, highlighting the importance of intersectional advocacy and leadership.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 11, 20251 min read


5 Inspiring Black Entrepreneurs Changing Our World — Forbes
Discover how Sean Ebony Coleman merges entrepreneurial leadership with social change, earning recognition among Black business leaders reshaping our world.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 10, 20251 min read


We Must Uplift Black LGBTQ People Through Economic Empowerment — The Advocate
Sean Ebony Coleman calls for economic justice that centers Black LGBTQ lives, connecting entrepreneurship, equitable hiring, and community resilience.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 9, 20251 min read


New York City Opens Transgender Shelter — The Advocate
NYC’s transgender shelter marks a major step for LGBTQ+ housing equity, with Sean Ebony Coleman underscoring community-rooted support and long-term solutions.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 5, 20251 min read


The Equity Talk: Transgender Awareness Week and Actions CEOs Need to Take — Business Insider
Sean Ebony Coleman outlines what true workplace inclusion looks like—beyond awareness—during Transgender Awareness Week, calling on leaders to embed trans-affirming policies into daily operations.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Black Leaders to the Front in an Inclusive Show of Unity — Gay City News
Coverage of a coalition of Black LGBTQ+ leaders advancing inclusive, intersectional strategies — featuring insights from Sean Ebony Coleman on leadership and unity.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 4, 20251 min read


Netflix Is in a Diversity Crisis That Experts Say It Could’ve Avoided — Business Insider
A look at the Netflix The Closer controversy, featuring insights from Sean Ebony Coleman on why deeper inclusion and community engagement matter for major platforms.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 3, 20251 min read


People We Love: Sean Coleman — MetroSource
A profile of Sean Ebony Coleman’s journey from peer educator to trans community leader, highlighting his founding of Destination Tomorrow and ongoing advocacy for LGBTQ+ equity.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 2, 20251 min read


A Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Youth of Color in the Bronx
This New York Times feature explores the impact of Destination Tomorrow, a Bronx-based LGBTQ+ community center creating safety, support, and belonging for queer youth of color in an often overlooked borough.

Sean Ebony Coleman
Dec 1, 20251 min read
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