Building Power. Centering Joy. Changing Lives.
Be Diverse Network is a Black trans-led nonprofit and media ecosystem building power, visibility, and material change for LGBTQ+ communities through legal identity support, public health advocacy, storytelling, and entrepreneurship.
Legal Name Changes
Monthly Social Views
City Hubs
Partner Organizations
Community Care, Led by Those Who Live It
Be Diverse Network was founded by Jiyah Bolden (Ms. J Bold), a Black transgender woman, advocate, and media creator with over 12 million monthly social media views. What started as a grassroots effort in Central Florida has grown into a multi-city ecosystem spanning Florida and Atlanta.
As the personal hairstylist to TS Madison and a partner in the TS Madison Starter House, Jiyah bridges entertainment, advocacy, and direct service in ways that reach people where they are — on their phones, in their communities, and in moments that matter.
BDN's mission is to build power, visibility, and material change for LGBTQ+ communities — especially Black trans women — through legal identity support, public health advocacy, culturally driven storytelling, and entrepreneurship acceleration.
Jiyah Bolden
Founder & Executive Director, Ms. J Bold
Programs That Build Real Power
Call Me By My Name
Free legal name change assistance for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. Last year alone, we helped approximately 60 people reclaim their legal identity.
HIV Awareness & Prevention
Culturally competent public health outreach, free testing events, PrEP navigation, and community education that centers Black LGBTQ+ experiences.
Small Business Acceleration
Branding, social media strategy, networking, and consulting support for emerging LGBTQ+ and minority entrepreneurs building their dreams.
Community Events & Storytelling
From the Harmony Gala to Trap Queen Karaoke, we create spaces for celebration, healing, and connection through culturally rich events and digital media.
Florida Roots. Atlanta Growth.
BDN is expanding to Atlanta — partnering with the TS Madison Starter House to bring our proven model of community care, legal identity support, and culturally driven storytelling to one of the South's most vibrant LGBTQ+ communities.
Our Florida hub remains active and growing, continuing to serve Central Florida communities with the same energy, love, and direct action that started it all.
Events & Gallery
Call Me By My Name campaign launch — featured in Gay Express
Trap Queen Karaoke — A Juneteenth Celebration for the Culture
BLACC — Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition event
2025 ALOK Award from Equality Florida Institute — Bold Voices & Lasting Legacies
Jiyah Bolden at BLACC event
Equality Florida TransEquality partnership
BDN in Action
See our community work, events, and the impact we're making every day.
Healing Justice. Community Power.
We believe that when trans people lead, everyone benefits. Our work is rooted in healing justice — addressing the whole person, not just the crisis. From legal name changes to HIV prevention, from karaoke nights to business mentorship, every program is designed to affirm, uplift, and empower.
Trusted By Leading Organizations
Ready to Make a Difference?
Whether you want to donate, volunteer, partner, or simply learn more — we'd love to hear from you. Every action matters.