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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


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


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


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


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


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


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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