Ceyenne Doroshow facts for kids
Ceyenne Doroshow is an important author and activist from New York. She is the founder and leader of an organization called G.L.I.T.S. This group helps Black transgender people find safe homes and get good healthcare. Some people call her a "Godmother" of the Black Trans Lives Matter Movement because of her important work.
Ceyenne Doroshow's Work
Ceyenne Doroshow wrote a book in 2012 called Cooking in Heels: A Memoir Cookbook. This book shares stories from her life through recipes. It tells about her experiences before she became a well-known activist.
In June 2020, Ceyenne helped organize a big event in Brooklyn, New York. It was called the Liberation March. This was a silent march for Black Trans Lives Matter. She worked with other activists and community groups to make it happen.
In 2021, Ceyenne was chosen as a Grand Marshal for NYC Pride. This is a special honor given to people who have made a big difference in the LGBTQ+ community.
About G.L.I.T.S.
G.L.I.T.S. stands for Gays and Lesbians living in a Transgender Society. Ceyenne Doroshow started this organization in 2015.
What G.L.I.T.S. Does
The main goal of G.L.I.T.S. is to provide long-term housing for Black transgender people who need it. Ceyenne has explained that creating safe homes is about saving lives. It helps people get to a place where they can feel truly at home.
G.L.I.T.S. also helps educate healthcare workers and social service providers. They teach them about the rights of transgender people. The organization also helps find homes for transgender people who have been in jail or who are seeking safety because of who they are.
G.L.I.T.S. House
In 2020, Ceyenne and her team at G.L.I.T.S. helped people from the LGBTQ+ community get out of jail. They found safe places for them to stay in Airbnb rentals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
They also raised enough money to buy a large building. This building has 12 apartments and cost $2 million. It is a free and safe place for Black transgender people to live. The G.L.I.T.S. House in Queens, New York, opened in November 2020.
