1. »  First trans* pride event coming to Chicago in July 2012

    projectqueer:

    by Kate Sosin, Windy City Times

    Transgender Gender non-conforming Intersex Freedom (better known as T.G.I.F.) is scheduled for July 29 in Union Park and is believed to be the city’s first transgender pride event.Come July, Chicagoans will celebrate the city’s first pride celebration for transgender and gender-variant people.

    According to KOKUMO, a local transgender activist and the lead organizer, the four-hour event will feature a speak-out, a keynote address, poetry, skits, a rally and a picnic. “It’s just a matter of giving voice to trans gender non-conforming intersex people, in particular youth of color,” KOKUMO said.

    The event—sponsored by KOKUMO’s personal media project, KOKUMOMEDIA—lists collaborating organizations as Dyke March, Affinity Community Services, Southwest Youth Collaborative, Center on Halsted, Broadway Youth Center, About Face Theater and others.

    However, the event, while intended to supplement pride events that focus on gay and lesbian lives, is not exactly a pride event, she said. “It’s actually becoming a festival,” she said, adding that the event will be both celebratory and political. “I really feel a big part of it is empowering TGI people of color.”

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  2. »  transchat: Transhat: Sunday, June 3 2-4 pm EST (7-9 pm UK) Topic: Structural Violence

    ourtranschat:

    #transchat is Sunday June 3, 2-4 pm EST (11-1 PST, 7-9 pm UK).

    The topic is structural violence.

    Violence against trans people is nothing new, but a spate of recent reports are disturbing in light of the gains we have made in law and policy. Why aren’t things changing when it comes to…

  3. it was time for me to make this clear.

    it was time for me to make this clear.

  4. »  Janet Mock Launches #GirlsLikeUs Campaign to Empower Trans Women of Color

  6. »  Checking Your Privilege 101

    wretchedoftheearth:

    If you don’t understand privilege or the different types of privilege, this is a very helpful primer from the Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois.

  7. »  transchat: Transhat: Today: 2-4 pm EST (7-9 pm UK) Topic: Trans Men, Women & Non-Binary Working Together

    ourtranschat:

    #transchat is today, Sunday May 13, 2-4 pm EST (7-9 pm UK).

    The topic is “Trans Men, Women & Non-Binary Working Together”.

    The various identities under the trans* umbrella often get segregated, and there are sometimes tensions and misunderstandings between the communities.

    How can we better…

  8. »  transchat: Transchat and People of Color – Part 1

    ourtranschat:

    [See full post on WeHappyTrans for embedded links.]

    Several weeks ago Transchat was dedicated to exploring the experiences and priorities of people of color.

    This topic was chosen because at the previous session a few PoC had noted that Transchat was predominantly white. Many of the problems…

  9. »  5 Ways to Make Our World More Trans-Friendly

    via It’s Pronounced Metrosexual

    summary below; see original page for full descriptions & links

    1. Read our list of cisgender privileges (link) and share it with your friends.

    2. Wrap your head around the idea that gender is is not tied to genitals.

    3. Thank businesses that are trans-friendly with your cash dollars.

    4. Bring trans-inclusivity to your workplace.

    5. Interact with individuals on an individual basis.

    6. Ask questions, both of yourself and others.

  10. Part 2 of my response to the We Happy Trans 7 Questions Project.

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