Media & Press
Videos, press coverage, and moments from BDN's community work — from campaign launches to holiday celebrations to the awards that recognize our impact.
Press & Recognition
Featured coverage and awards celebrating BDN's impact.
Gaye Magazine: "Call Me By My Name" Campaign Launch
Black Trans Org Launches "Call Me By My Name" Campaign to Fight Anti-Trans Laws — Featured in Gaye Magazine as an exclusive news story.
2025 ALOK Award — Equality Florida Institute
Be Diverse Network received the 2025 ALOK Award for "Bold Voices & Lasting Legacies" from the Equality Florida Institute.
Video Gallery
Watch BDN in action — campaigns, community events, and the moments that define our mission.
Call Me By My Name — Campaign Launch
Supporters introduce themselves while wearing the campaign's t-shirts, sharing why names matter and celebrating gender-diverse identity.
Call Me By My Name — Personal Stories
Interviews with community members discussing the importance of their names and personal identities, concluding with the group shouting the phrase together.
#TransJoy — A Celebration of Living
A compilation of moments celebrating transgender joy — from marches to speaking engagements to social gatherings.
Small Business Acceleration — Surprise LLC Gift
BDN surprises a community member with a new LLC and $500 to start her business — a powerful moment of direct investment in Black trans entrepreneurship.
Holiday Toy Giveaway & Community Celebration
A festive outdoor community event featuring a toy giveaway, pizza, cookie decorating for children, and a visit from Santa Claus.
Community Night Out — Pure For Men Event
Community members singing and dancing at a partner event with Pure For Men, celebrating connection and joy.
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