THESAFESPACE

by Travis Chavez

This campaign fiercely advocates for gender, LGBTQ+, Black, immigrant, and masculinity rights. Our 'Not Your Cis' campaign defies norms, promoting unapologetic self-expression. We've achieved over 70% in merchandise sales and engaged with young Black professionals nationwide. Parallelly, my dissertation-turned-art-exhibit, The Variation of Blackness, highlights the nuanced identities of Black, Quare, Afro-Caribbean, and asylum seekers in U.S. higher education. This scholarly project, spanning from 2013 to 2024, combines critical analysis with storytelling, embodying my dedication to raising awareness about marginalized communities.