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The I Am Human Foundation is a national, Black trans-led nonprofit working at the intersection of community health, economic empowerment, and dignity-centered care. We ensure that Black and brown communities, especially LGBTQ+ communities, have access to the resources every human deserves.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with a second office opening in San Francisco in 2026, we deliver peer-led programs across six focus areas: health and wellness, workforce development, youth programs, trans and gender non-conforming services, civic engagement, and harm reduction. Every program we operate is built by people with lived experience for the communities they serve.
A future where every human, regardless of identity, has access to the care, resources, and community they need to thrive. A future where Black and brown LGBTQ+ communities are not surviving systems built without us, but leading systems built for us.
I Am Human began in Philadelphia as an apparel company founded by Ariq Barrett. From the start, the work was about more than clothing. Proceeds from each piece went toward providing meals to people facing homelessness, building a brand that fed a community as it grew.

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Calling all female-identifying high school students! 🎤✨ Our friends at Project Glimmer are hosting Empower Hours, a FREE virtual speaker series that puts you face-to-face with women leading the way in beauty, tech, finance, entertainment, and more. Each session brings a panel of accomplished professionals sharing how they got where they are, what they wish they'd known, and real advice for your next steps. You'll get to ask questions live, practice networking, and get an inside look at companies and careers you may have never considered. 📅 Next session: THURSDAY, September 3 at 7PM EST (4PM PST) 💄 Partner: L'Oréal, on early careers in the beauty industry 💻 Join from your laptop or phone, no camera required 🎁 Complete a short survey afterward and receive a fall goodie bag from Project Glimmer Registered participants are expected to attend, so sign up only if you can make it. To RSVP scan the QR code. Tag a young woman who needs to be in this room. 💪 #EmpowerHours #ProjectGlimmer #IAmHumanFoundation #YouthEmpowerment #WomenInLeadership #CareerExploration #AtlantaYouth #HighSchool

🏳️‍⚧️ TRANS PEOPLE WITH VISION LOSS: WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU. Are you trans and living with blindness, low vision, or severe vision impairment? I Am Human Foundation is working to increase access to smart glasses and personalized support for our community. We especially want to reach trans people with limited income who may have difficulty accessing assistive technology. Interested in learning more? Fill out our contact form: iamhumanfoundation.org/contact-us/ A member of our team will contact you with more information. Please share this post. Someone in your community may need to see it. @iamhuman_foundation

What a night! ❤️ I Am Human Foundation was proud to be part of The Busyhead Project Action Village at the Noah Kahan concert at Truist Park. We spent the day meeting concertgoers, sharing our work, giving away I Am Human gear, and inviting people to stop and reflect on something they are proud of in their lives. Seeing hundreds of messages fill the reflection wall was a reminder of how much people carry, overcome, and celebrate every day. From the conversations at our table to seeing thousands of lights fill the stadium, this was an experience we will never forget. The kindness, warmth, and genuine support we experienced throughout the day made this opportunity even more special. A huge thank you to The Busyhead Project for creating space for organizations like I Am Human Foundation to connect with people in such a meaningful way. And thank you to every person who stopped by, shared a piece of your story, learned about our work, or left wearing a little I Am Human love. ❤️ Empowering Lives One Human At A Time.

Honored to be recognized by The Busyhead Project as a trusted mental health resource for tonight’s Noah Kahan concert at Truist Park. If you’re attending, stop by the Action Village and meet the I Am Human Foundation team. We’re here with mental health resources, peer support, and information about programs that help youth and young adults build healthier, more stable futures. Thank you to Noah Kahan, @thebusyheadproject , and the concert organizers for helping connect people to organizations doing this work every day. See you tonight. ❤️

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