Zahara Green

Zahara Green is the Founder & CEO of TRANScending Barriers, a black trans-led nonprofit serving the TGNC community in Georgia. This work emphasizes empowerment, solidarity, & and self-realization by promoting self-awareness, healing, and personal transformation.

Green is a prominent figure native to Atlanta, Georgia who has made significant contributions to social justice. Green has been a vocal advocate for black trans femmes & marginalized communities. Green has used her platform to raise awareness about the ways in which different forms of oppression intersect and impact marginalized communities. Green has advocated for policy changes, institutional reforms, and social justice movements that promote intersectional approaches to addressing inequity, discrimination, & oppression. Green’s activism has aided in the amplification of the voices of marginalized individuals and communities. Green’s contributions continue to inspire and guide marginalized communities toward revolution, abolition, & liberation.

In recognition of Green's contributions to community, Green was awarded the 2020 Community Activist Award, from the TLDEF Trans Advocacy Awards & the 2022 Pioneer of Well-Being from the Trans Life Awards.