Luckie Alexander is a trans advocate, father, grandfather, husband, and he is my brother from another mother. He is the founder of Invisible Men, a platform “created for Transmen and Transmasculine folks to share their own narratives in their own words…to explore Transmasculine visibility and how we are seen or not, within the community and the world.” And in this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, we talk about what it’s like being a father, advocating for trans youth, and giving grace to your loved ones transitioning with you.We talk about:Luckie’s transition journey - 3:56How we met and solidified our relationship as brothers - 8:07Invisible Men and what the organization is doing now - 10:01Extending grace to your loved ones transitioning with you - 17:40Being a father with a Transmasculine identity - 27:03Advice for Transmasculine parents when talking to their child(ren) - 34:42Advocating for HIV safety and research and reproductive rights - 40:49Click here for the transcript!Read more about Luckie in his bio below:Luckie Alexander, the founder of Invisible Men, is a Transman who is an advocate, exacting change that builds bridges within the LGBTQI community and creates resources and support around transmasculine folks and trans parents. He is a member of Los Angeles County Transgender Advisory Council (TAC), CHIPTS CAB Member, HIV Commissioner and a proud member & Historian of the Brown Boi Project and was the Director of Workforce Development at Trans Can Work.  He received the title of Mr. Quest 2018, a community advocacy award with APAIT. He was the Assistant Strategy Director for the historic 2019 National Trans Visibility March and has received the Lou Sullivan Award for the work he does centered around transmasculine individuals in the HIV/AIDS arena. Currently Luckie is a Prevention Training Specialist for the Trans Wellness Program @ APLA.Luckie has a passion for Gender and Social Justice and is very committed to giving back to the community through education, training, and awareness. He also provides healing by creating fun wherever he goes and teaching mixed media art & computer technology. His experience spans 18 years in capacities such as SGA Leadership in Utah, a homeless shelter program manager, Peer Mentor for homeless LGBTQI youth in Las Vegas Nv. and L. A. Ca. He has also done speaking engagements expressing his story of transmasculine experience and facilitated cultural humility training for LA homeless housing facilities. He also holds degrees in Computer Science, Math, and Culinary Arts and is currently working towards a BA in Psychology. Luckie is a dedicated member of the community and a father raising 4 children to be open minded free thinkers and lovers of gummy bears.IG: @InvisibleTransMen FB: Invisible MenIG: @luckiealexanderFB: Luckie FullerTwitter: @luckiealexanderTikTok: @luckietransguyInvisibletmeAre you enjoying the Dem Bois Podcast? Donate today to help support the cost of production and the honorarium we pay our guests for their time. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here! Donate to support our 2023 Gender Affirming Surgery Grant Fund here!