As trans communities across the country continue to face escalating political attacks, The TransLatin@ Coalition is pushing back—with unity, visibility, and joy.
On Sunday, August 24, 2025, the organization will host Walk4Humanity, a two-mile march and community celebration set to begin at 11:00 AM in Silver Lake’s Sunset Junction and continue to Hollywood (Western Ave). The walk will culminate in a block party running until 4:00 PM, centering community, culture, and purpose.
Kalen Allen—actor, producer, and outspoken advocate—will lead the charge as this year’s Grand Marshal and Host.
Known for his breakout on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, his Broadway debut, and recent completion of a Master’s in Journalism from NYU, Allen has long used his voice to champion the marginalized.
“I’ve always fought for those who’ve been othered—because I know what it feels like to be one of them,” Allen says. “Love is not just a feeling — it’s an action. And what greater action than walking hand in hand, human to human, for love, for equity, for truth? I’m honored to serve as Grand Marshal and walk alongside my community in a moment of joyful resistance and celebration. We are walking 4 humanity. We are walking 4 love.”
At the heart of the event is a clear message: despite the defunding of DEI initiatives and the erasure of life-sustaining support for Trans, Gender-Expansive, and Intersex (TGI) people, the fight for human dignity continues.
“This is more than a walk,” says Bamby Salcedo, President & CEO of The TransLatin@ Coalition. “It is a declaration that we are here. That we matter. And that love—not fear—will shape our future.”
Why This Matters
With DEI programs and inclusive language under siege nationwide, organizations like The TransLatin@ Coalition are being forced to navigate devastating funding cuts—despite rising needs. Walk4Humanity is both a fundraiser and a public reminder that this work must continue.
The event is expected to draw allies, advocates, and elected officials, all rallying around the call for equity, truth, and collective liberation.
Walk4Humanity 2025 Details
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Walk begins at 11:00 AM
From Sunset Junction (Silver Lake) to Western Ave (Hollywood)
Block party runs until 4:00 PM
Join the movement. Stand for love. Walk for humanity.