Hope Giselle is a powerhouse activist, author, and cultural architect reshaping the landscape of social justice and inclusion.
As a Black trans woman from the South, Hope has dedicated over a decade to fighting for the rights of marginalized communities through grassroots organizing, corporate consulting, and national advocacy. She first made history as the co-founder of Alabama State University’s first LGBT organization and has since become a leading voice in the movement for equity, diversity, and belonging.
A two-time best-selling author,
Hope’s books—Until I Met Black Men and Becoming Hope—offer raw, unfiltered narratives that challenge societal norms and uplift the voices of the unheard. Through her storytelling, she explores the intersections of race, gender, and identity with the kind of honesty that demands attention and action.
Beyond the page, Hope is the founder of AllowMe, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering marginalized communities through education and leadership development. She serves as the Training Director of Get Phluid, where she spearheads DEI initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, ensuring that corporate spaces move beyond performative allyship to genuine inclusivity. Her work has taken her to the halls of NASA, the Human Rights Campaign, and the Sundance Film Festival, and she has been honored as a Grand Marshal of NYC Pride and a recipient of a 2025 BET Award for activism.
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Whether she’s leading a workshop, penning a viral op-ed, or standing at the frontlines of change, Hope Giselle is a force—unapologetically bold, radically honest, and relentlessly committed to justice.
