Young trans people came to Chicago for safety and community. Increased anti-trans attacks and policy from President Donald Trump’s administration are making it harder to put down roots as they look for good jobs and affordable housing.
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Ridley Holmes, a case manager at The Night Ministry, discusses the group’s work as the federal government targets services for trans people. “When it comes to our youth, it’s time to really start standing up.”
Community members are determined to find housing and employment in their area, but the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood and ongoing economic instability make it difficult to navigate.