ADVOCACY
LOCAL RESOURCES:
*All resources are sorted in alphabetical order
LEGAL (IN PROGRESS)
NATIONAL & GLOBAL RESOURCES:
*All resources are sorted in alphabetical order
A guide to hundreds of queer-owned brands and businesses. From accessories to art, from beauty to books, from swimwear to sexy time, there is something here for all interests, tastes, and budgets.
BLACK TRANS ADVOCACY COALITION
Improving the black trans human experience by overcoming violence and injustice in the world through the power, value and love of all people.
Committed to the health and well-being of gender- diverse children and teens through education and support for families, and training and guidance for educators, medical and mental health providers, and other professionals.
NATIONAL CENTER FOR TRANSGENDER EQUALITY
Advocating to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people.
Advocating for inclusive military policy, providing peer support, and developing transgender military service educational resources on behalf of currently serving transgender military members.
Working to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination, or violence.
A resource for students, athletes, coaches, and administrators to find information about trans inclusion in athletics at various levels of play.
TRANSGENDER AMERICAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION (TAVA)
Ensuring TAVA members receive full services and dignified treatment by promoting the values of equality, fairness and respect on behalf of our members and providing a supportive community for Veterans who identify under the “Transgender Umbrella”.
The largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people, grounded in legal expertise and committed to racial justice.
Telling trans stories to save trans lives. Creating, curating, and presenting trans-affirming content, resources & events.
Addressing the specific needs of transgender, gender nonconforming, and intersex Latin@ immigrants who live in the United States.
Empowering, educating, and employing those facing barriers in education and in the work place, as well as to reduce instances of discrimination, with a concentration on trans and gender non conforming individuals.
TRANS WOMEN OF COLOR COLLECTIVE (TWOCC)
Uplifting the narratives, leadership, and lived experiences of trans people of color, while building towards a collective liberation of all oppressed people.
TRANS YOUTH EQUALITY FOUNDATION
Providing education, advocacy and support for transgender and gender non-conforming children and youth and their families.
The world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.
Providing trans peer support for community that’s been divested from police since day one. Run by and for trans people.
LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGS & BUSINESSES WE LOVE:
*All resources are sorted in alphabetical order
A boutique hair salon for open hearted people, specializing in modern low-maintenance cuts, fine hair, curly hair, gender fluid cuts, and razor cutting.
An inspirational local project that encourages everyone to write positive messages for themselves and others on rocks, then leave them to be found.
A queer and trans owned tiny herb farm and apothecary that provides gender affirming herbal remedies and herbalism services on the North Shore.
AT SARA’S TABLE CHESTER CREEK CAFE
A fixture in the Chester Park Neighborhood serving a farm-to-table menu with international accents, craft cocktails & more offered in a quaint setting.
Jewels and other hand made items crafted by a real life fairy.
Original portraits of misfits, outcasts, and those misunderstood, with a strong interest in all things surreal and abnormal.
A trans woman owned barbershop + hair studio for all genders, hair lengths, and textures.
The first LGBTQ+ nightclub in Duluth, MN, with a spacious dance floor and two bars that will keep the party going all night long.
Serving the people of the Duluth-Superior area community’s diverse sexual and gender identities by organizing safe and inclusive events that celebrate equality and self-expression.
Serving the Duluth NQT2SLGBIA community by advising City officials and policies, receiving feedback/concerns from community members, consulting with the Office of Human Rights, attracting NQT2SLGBIA businesses to the City, and supporting improvements for accessible, gender affirming health care.
Inviting queer folks to explore & take up space in the great outdoors, together.
Writing fantasy, sci fi, and contemporary fiction starring queer, trans, and gender-nonconforming characters. Whether it takes place in outer space, a fantasy world, or a modern-day college campus, Kai loves honest, heart-wrenching stories about queer love in all its forms.
Black queer woman-owned small business, designing stickers, tumblers, apparel, logos & more.
Looking for LGBT friends, events, hangout nights, and trips in the Northland? This Facebook group is for you.
Handmade, crocheted items including blankets, scarves, shawls, gloves, mittens & stuffed animals.
LGBTQ+ owned cottage law bakery keeping baked goods as accessible as possible! They never use eggs, wheat, dairy, or peanuts and are vegan!
NONNA TERRA TAROT READINGS & OFFERINGS
With the ultimate goal of ending oppression, their work with clients is focused on their personal, spiritual fulfillment while simultaneously supporting our collective work to halt the violence of white supremacy, settler colonialism, capitalism, and all other exploitative and oppressive systems.
Offering peer support, education, and facilitation of accessible community meetings and social engagement platforms while centering the needs of our diverse LGBTQ2+ community.
Duluth’s first worker-owned tattoo studio. Queer, anti-racist, fat positive & environmentally conscious. Striving to treat clients and community with kindness. Tattooing can be a transformative and meaningful experience for every body.
RFP SPEECH-LANGUAGE & HEARING CLINIC
Offering FREE services (no insurance required) to individuals seeking gender-affirming voice therapy. To schedule appointments, get in touch at rfpclinic@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8199.
Creating gender inclusive clothing for every craftsperson / maker.
DeX Santillan is a genderqueer, masculine of center, brown queer who helps folks like himself with their gender journey and clothing, matching outside appearances with internal gender identity.
Serving the LGBTQ+ community in the Northland, located just over the bridge in Superior, WI.
The longest standing LGBTQ+ bar and club located in the Superior, WI with a social atmosphere that holds true to its roots.
The funny, touching, and informative chronicle of Ana, a transgender woman and Cam, her cisgender dad, as they grow together.
A unique Duluth, MN based queer production company and home of our local Rocky Horror shadow cast!