TELLING REAL UNAPOLOGETIC TRUTH THROUGH HEALING
The Telling Real Unapologetic Truth Through Healing (T.R.U.T.H.) Project, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and mobilize LGBTQ communities of color and their allies through social arts that promote mental, emotional, and sexual health.
OUR PURPOSE
ESTABLISHED IN 2013, AS A RESOURCE FOR LGBTQ+
Created to fill the void of limited programming and support for LGBTQ+ communities of color and their allies, the T.R.U.T.H. Project (TTP) has made possible a safe space for which individuals can express themselves, and seek guidance and support, that often proves to be life transforming or even lifesaving. We envision a world where all LGBTQ+ communities live their lives free of stigma.
ONGOING EVENTS
FORGING ALLIES &
PARTNERSHIPS VIA EVENTS
The T.R.U.T.H. Project has partnered with local and state institutions such as Catastrophic Theater, University of Houston, Rice University, AIDS Foundation Houston, Lesbian Health Initiative, Impulse Houston, and the Texas State Department of Health Services to promote engagement and investment in LGBTQ+ communities of color and allies.
Four installments are held each year, and use the universal language of art to raise awareness and provide education about subjects including:
Pride, Abuse, Discrimination, Bullying, Coming Out, HIV Awareness, Self-Esteem, and Trans Awareness.
WAYS TO GIVE
The T.R.U.T.H. Project relies on giving to continue our work in the community. Please click the button to support us financially.
Exciting News Alert! The T.R.U.T.H. Project is launcing its 1st podcast focused on siblinghood among T/GNC folx of color and allies!
Join us on November 14th at PLAY, 2409 Grant for a special release party where we will share a early in-person release of episode 1 of High T.E.A. Come Brew with Us the Podcast “Transparency”. We will also have performance by Keymiyah Dupree, Roxanne Collins, & Moe Lotti with beats provided by Dj Amarji King, followed by a panel discussion. The T.E.A. is Brewed and ready! Break out your T.E.A. Cups and join us by clicking the link below. Now Brew That!!
High T.E.A. Come Brew with Us the Podcast Viewing Party Tickets, Thu, Nov 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
To learn more about the High T.E.A. program or to answer any questions, please contact Program Champion, Mya Wesley @ wesleym@truthprojecthtx.org
We are excited to announce that our short documentary, AND WE REST ON GIANTS, has won Best Short Documentary at the 2024 Black Alphabet Film Festival & Best Short Documentary (Special Programming) at the August Wilson Black Bottom Film Festival!
Director’s statement: After 17 years of serving community in Public Health, providing HIV/STI education and empowerment, and witnessing the effects of HIV and stigma within communities of color, I began to understand the importance of reaching community in larger volume. During the onset of the pandemic I began exploring storytelling thorough a lens. After teaming up with photographers and videographers I realized that the narrative of sexual health could further be explored, behind the lens. The stories of long term HIV survivors and thrivers resonates because we are experiencing a generation of individuals that thought they would no longer be living and a generation of individuals that can learn through their narrative. For me, And We Rest on Giants is a love story to those living with HIV and a glimpse of resilience when you begin to recognize your worth!
To request a private screening of And We Rest On Giants or to answer any questions, please contact Director, Kevin Anderson @ andersonk@truthprojecthtx.org
The T.R.U.T.H. Project envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ communities live their lives free of stigma.
From the Root: A Collection of nine stories about family, pride, acceptance, mental health, and HIV is a nationally launched, southern-focused campaign whose over-arching goal is to educate, and encourage healthy mental wellness through the reduction of Stigma among Queer communities of color and allies. Shared through storytelling, unapologetic realities are revealed and experienced in hope of connecting and healing. Sometimes awareness can change the path of your life. This project is generously funded by AIDS United and Southern HIV Impact Fund.
OUR FLAGSHIP WELLNESS SERVICES
P.L.U.S. UNITED SUPPORT CIRCLE
This is a confidential monthly support space for men and non-binary of color living with HIV that meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
GLOW UP YOGA
This is a wellness space focused on the mind, stress, and spirit of Queer folx of color and allies that meets every 1st Saturday of the month @ 10AM.
heART&SOUL
Launched in 2009, heART&SOUL is one of the longest running black queer centered multi-disciplinary open mics in the country.
MAKING AN IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY
The T.R.U.T.H. Project (TTP) has provided outreach, education, support, and resources in the form of:
7,800+
Individuals provided wellness services
36
Multi-disciplinary art installments
26
Community Discussions
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