Meet Charley
A Black Trans Elder on The Future of The Movement
with JaiVyn Whitehead
Bio
Charley Burton is a native of Charlotteville VA.
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He is an activist, with over 10 years experience representing and advocating for the Trans Community.
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Charley's work is focused on the mental, spiritual and emotional health of Black Transmen.
His work also includes empowering and activating Allies in support of the Trans community.
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Charley has received certification as a trainer from the Transgender Training Institute and is a certified in Mental Health First Aid.
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Service
Board Emeritus, PFLAG Greater Charlottesville
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Board Chair, Equality Virginia
Appointed by Governor Northam to the Commonwealth of Virginia's LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee.
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Founder, Transforming Futures
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Founder, Diversity in Recovery, a 12-step recovery space for people in the LGBTQ/BIPOC communities and their allies.
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Founder, Black Transmen Can Cook
Coming soon!
Spring 2026
Honors
2026 Blaque/Out Magazine Honoree for Trans Day of Visibility
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2021 Outstanding Virginian by Equality VA
The Community Root award by Black Pride RVA.
Caring for the Community for Above and Beyond Voice for Equity, United Way of Greater Charlottesville
