Upcoming Events
2026 Vision Board Party
Join us for a creative evening at our 2026 Vision Board Party!
Let's come together to craft our unique maps for the year ahead. Bring your favorite photos, magazines, newspapers, and other crafty items you'd like to use for your vision board.
Don't miss this opportunity to manifest your dreams and connect with your community! See you there! 🌈📸
Hot Chocolate & Karaoke
Come join us for The Mahogany Project's "Hot Chocolate & Karaoke" on December 12th from 6 PM to 9 PM CST! We’re celebrating the holiday season and the incredible efforts of our volunteers, partners, and community members. It’s a laid-back evening filled with karaoke, fun holiday vibes, and a chance to reflect on all the memories from this past year. Plus, you’ll get to create a unique holiday gift to take home!
We’ll have tasty holiday snacks and drinks; everyone is welcome to join.
SoulGiving 2025
SoulGiving is an annual festive gathering, a harmonious symphony of joy and connection that weaves together the vibrant threads of our community through delectable meals and enlightening conversations. It's a rejuvenating space where kindred spirits converge, nurturing profound bonds that evoke a sense of family and shared jubilation.
BTEW 2025 Transgender Day of Rest
On Transgender Day of Rest, we encourage all Black transgender folks to adopt rest as an expression of self-love and fortitude. Seize this moment to nurture your spirit and honor the tenacity within you. To assist community members in practicing rest, we will provide virtual guided meditation, meditation, and breath-work sessions commencing at 7 PM CST on Zoom.
BTEW 2025 TEA Party & Brunch
The Trans Empowerment & Alliance Party & Awards Brunch serves as a vital fundraiser, channeling resources into initiatives that address the pressing needs of TGNC individuals. The highlight of the event is the awards ceremony, where outstanding Black and POC TGNC Houstonians, as well as allies, are honored for their remarkable contributions to the community. These accolades not only recognize past achievements but also inspire others to become advocates for positive change. The TEA Party fosters upward mobility, allocates resources to essential services, and underscores the importance of community activism, leadership development, and civic engagement within the TGNC community, fostering a brighter future for all.
Black Trans Empowerment Week 2025 Opening Ceremony
The Black Trans Empowerment Week Opening Ceremony is the kick off and welcoming event to our week long engagement for community members as well as those who have traveled to Houston to engage with our Black Trans community and our allies.
Black Queer Book Club - November 2025
We're back with another powerful gathering of queer literary joy. This fall, we're diving into Necessary Fiction by Eloghosa Osunde.
All are welcome — join us in sharing stories, snacks, and solidarity.
The Mahogany Project Halloween Party
🎃 Happy Halloween! 👻 Come kick it with us for a night full of spooky sips, a live DJ spinning all night, and a Halloween costume contest with prizes that'll give you chills 🕸️🕺🏽💃🏾
Don’t miss the fun — costumes encouraged, vibes guaranteed! 🦇🍹💀
Black Mental Health & Wellness Fair
Join us at Kindred Stories on Sunday, October 19 for the Black Mental Health & Wellness Fair.
✨ Free & open to all during Mental Health Awareness Month!
Hosted by The Mahogany Project
In partnership with Kindred Stories, The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, and Restorative Houston
Volunteer Recruitment - October
We’re eager to expand our volunteer base and harness the power of people. Join us on October 16 to learn more about volunteering with our organization. Register on-site, get your questions answered in real time, and even sign up for your first volunteer shift!
Coalition for Trans Liberation - September 2025
Join the Coalition for Trans Liberation - Houston Chapter, a transformative alliance empowering Black-led transgender, gender-diverse, and intersex (TGI) organizations to drive systemic change. This event will focus on highlighting actionable strategies to address pressing issues like healthcare access, housing security, and criminal justice reform. Connect with community leaders and advocates as we center Black TGI voices and experiences in building a future of equity and liberation.
Tea Time: August
A peer-led space where community members can exchange, create, and enjoy culture, community, and new hobbies. Please know all community members are welcome to attend and participate.
Pride Vibes: Reverse Happy Hour
Join us for Pride Vibes: Reverse Happy Hour at The Mood Room, happening from 8 PM to midnight! This night social is all about good vibes, community connection, and capturing the moment.
Whether you're meeting new folks or catching up with old friends, don’t forget to “Say Cheese”! We’ll have disposable cameras placed throughout the space — grab one, snap a pic, and make a memory. It’s a laid-back night of laughter, networking, and celebration with Houston’s LGBTQIA+ community.
Come as you are, bring your energy, and let’s make this a night to remember.
*Please note by attending you agree to being photographed.
Black Queer Book Club Meetup
Join us on August 9th at 2:00 PM in The Rose Garden Room at Eldorado (2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004) as we dive into The Late Americans by Brandon Taylor — a bold and intimate novel exploring art, identity, and desire.
Black Queer Book Club Presents “Turn the Page: A Community Book Swap”
Bring a Book, Take a Book – Discover Something New!
Coalition for Trans Liberation
Join the Coalition for Trans Liberation - Houston Chapter, a transformative alliance empowering Black-led transgender, gender-diverse, and intersex (TGI) organizations to drive systemic change. This event will focus on highlighting actionable strategies to address pressing issues like healthcare access, housing security, and criminal justice reform. Connect with community leaders and advocates as we center Black TGI voices and experiences in building a future of equity and liberation. Be part of this powerful step toward creating lasting change for Black TGI
Tea Time
A peer-led space where community members can exchange, create, and enjoy culture, community, and new hobbies. Please know all community members are welcome to attend and participate.
Everything is Bigger in Texas: A Hands Off Our Drag Fundraiser
Join The Mahogany Project on July 16th, International Day of Drag, for a night of community and shows at the beautiful El Dorado Ballroom in Houston.
This event will raise funds for our Hands Off Our Drag initiative.
Juneteenth Kickback
Come kick it with us for a community Juneteenth Kickback at one of our favorite spots — Assembly HTX! We’re bringing the vibes with good food, games, music, and plenty of joy as we celebrate freedom, culture, and community together. This is a free event, open to everyone, so pull up, bring a friend (or two!), and help us spread the word. Let’s honor Juneteenth the way we do best — in community, in joy, and in celebration. See you there!
Coalition for Trans Liberation
Join the Coalition for Trans Liberation - Houston Chapter, a transformative alliance empowering Black-led transgender, gender-diverse, and intersex (TGI) organizations to drive systemic change. This event will focus on highlighting actionable strategies to address pressing issues like healthcare access, housing security, and criminal justice reform. Connect with community leaders and advocates as we center Black TGI voices and experiences in building a future of equity and liberation. Be part of this powerful step toward creating lasting change for Black TGI communities.
Meet The Community
Join us at a 'Meet the Community' event hosted by LNKD Community where we will share information and details about the latest happened with The Mahogany Project.
Trans Safety Quilt Making Event
The Trans Safety Quilt serves as a shield and memorial to commemorate the lives and lived experiences of individuals who identify as Transgender, Gender-nonconforming, Non-binary, Intersex, and gender-expansive
Tea Time
A peer-led space where community members can exchange, create, and enjoy culture, community, and new hobbies. Please know all community members are welcome to attend and participate.
Celebrating 8 Years of The Mahogany Project
It’s our 8th Anniversary!
Join us for an in-office celebration honoring the organization’s 8th anniversary with an afternoon filled with fun and activities!
Black Queer Book Fair & Day Party
The 2nd Annual Black Queer Book Fair & Day Party is a celebration of queer voices and stories, bringing together LGBTQIA+ community members, allies, and authors. This vibrant event features books that challenge censorship, music honoring Black cultural heritage, and opportunities to connect with queer creators. Enjoy an unforgettable day of literature, community, and culture, with books available from Kindred Stories and exclusive TMP Pride merchandise to kick off the pride season in style.
Folx-Tales Storytelling & Archiving
FOLX-Tales: Storytelling & Archiving is an opportunity to honor and uplift the voices of Black transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
Coalition for Trans Liberation - March
Join the Coalition for Trans Liberation - Houston Chapter, a transformative alliance empowering Black-led transgender, gender-diverse, and intersex (TGI) organizations to drive systemic change.
Odyssey Initiative Informational
The Mahogany Project is committed to enhancing the mental health of Black TGNC and Intersex residents by facilitating direct access to mental health professionals in our community through the “Odyssey Initiative.”
Reproductive Justice & Gender Joy Pop-ups Informational
The Mahogany Project is launching "Reproductive Justice & Gender Joy Pop-ups" tour over the next year to provide free Plan B, condoms, lube, dental dams, makeup, and personal care items to communities across Texas. These pop-ups aim to resource and empower individuals by addressing gaps in reproductive and gender-affirming care caused by restrictive policies.
Coalition for Trans Liberation
Join the Coalition for Trans Liberation—Houston Chapter, a transformative alliance empowering Black-led transgender, gender-diverse, and intersex (TGI) organizations to drive systemic change. This event will highlight actionable strategies to address pressing issues like healthcare access, housing security, and criminal justice reform. Connect with community leaders and advocates as we center Black TGI voices and experiences in building a future of equity and liberation. Be part of this powerful step toward creating lasting change for Black TGI communities.
Black Trans
Empowerment
Week 2025:
Unbreakable
November 15-21, 2025
Everything is Bigger in Texas
The Mahogany Project hosted a night of community and performance at the beautiful ElDorado Ballroom on July 16, 2025 to support our Hands Off Our Drag initiative.
International Drag Day
Annual Events
Black Trans Empowerment Week
Black Trans Empowerment Week serves as a heartfelt tribute to the entire Black trans and gender-diverse community, along with its dedicated supporters, who are committed to forging a brighter future for Black transgender individuals. BTEW is a jubilant commemoration of life, legacy, and the tireless community leaders who shape the landscape of Houston.
Taking place over a span of seven days, from November 15th to 21st, The Mahogany Project and Save Our Sister United join forces to orchestrate a series of community engagement events. These events aim to foster thriving communities that fully embrace transgender, gender-diverse, and intersex individuals.
In a world where the lives of Black Trans individuals are tragically still being taken against their will, the urgent call for support at both city and national levels to safeguard our Black Trans community cannot go unnoticed. Failure to address this issue perpetuates the erasure of the Black Trans experience and leaves Black Trans individuals exposed to the forefront of transphobic hate and violence.
Hosted every year, Black Trans Empowerment Week stands as an inspiration, inviting individuals to rally behind the inclusion of Black Trans communities in a manner that resonates deeply with them. This celebration offers Houston residents a unique opportunity to educate themselves about the pivotal role played by Black Trans Women in American and Houstonian history. It encourages introspection, challenging preconceived biases about the Trans community, and advocates for the rights, safety, and overall well-being of Black Trans individuals wherever possible.
SoulGiving
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, SoulGiving takes center stage as an integral part of Black Trans Empowerment Week. This cherished event serves as a radiant beacon of unity and celebration within the Black TQLGBIA+ community, marking the arrival of the fall season. SoulGiving is an annual festive gathering, a harmonious symphony of joy and connection that weaves together the vibrant threads of our community through delectable meals and enlightening conversations. It's a rejuvenating space where kindred spirits converge, nurturing profound bonds that evoke a sense of family and shared jubilation.
The primary purpose of this annual event is to create a courageous haven for community members to come together, forge connections, thrive, and grow.
Dear Marsha
Dear Marsha is an annual event that takes place during the third week of November, offering a poignant and artistic exploration of transgender individuals' experiences. This unique gathering provides a platform for individuals to connect, not only through spoken and visual art but also through meaningful dialogues and the process of healing. "Dear Marsha" serves as a heartfelt tribute to the life and enduring legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, while also amplifying the voices and showcasing the faces that represent the joys and challenges of today's TGNC community. Through its powerful narratives and creative expressions, "Dear Marsha" illuminates the resilience and strength of the community, fostering understanding and empathy among all who participate.
Trans Alliance & Empowerment Party
The annual Trans Alliance and Empowerment Party, affectionately known as the TEA Party, takes place on the third Sunday of November each year. Hosted by The Mahogany Project in collaboration with Save Our Sisters United, this event is a multifaceted celebration of unity, empowerment, and community support. It begins with a delightful brunch, providing attendees with a warm and inviting space for connection and relaxation. Beyond its festive nature, the TEA Party serves as a vital fundraiser, channeling resources into initiatives that address the pressing needs of TGNC individuals. The highlight of the event is the awards ceremony, where outstanding Black and POC TGNC Houstonians, as well as allies, are honored for their remarkable contributions to the community. These accolades not only recognize past achievements but also inspire others to become advocates for positive change. The TEA Party fosters upward mobility, allocates resources to essential services, and underscores the importance of community activism, leadership development, and civic engagement within the TGNC community, fostering a brighter future for all.