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Transgender males speak on equality
Nov 19, 2009
TheTowerlight.com - By Sarah Ninivaggi - Staff Writer
As a part of Transgender Awareness Week, a transmasculinity panel brought local insiders to Towson to answer questions and share personal stories about living in the transgender community.
Three transgender males: Asa Keiswetter, Remy Roque and Owen Smith spoke on the panel.
Alex Johnson, who identifies as a lesbian, participated as a transgender ally.
News in brief: Transgender Day of Remembrance events Friday
Nov 19, 2009
EBAR.com - compiled by Cynthia Laird
Events commemorating the 11th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance will take place in cities across the country and around the world this week, including two in the Bay Area.
In the East Bay, the Tri-City Health Center's TransVision program will hold its fourth annual event in Oakland on Friday, November 20, beginning at 7 p.m. at Preservation Park's Niles Hall, 1233 Preservation Park Way...
Remembering those who died from anti-transgender prejudice
Nov 19, 2009
Times-Standard.com - Donna Tam - The Times-Standard
As a "very-out" transgender woman, Karin Fresnel knows what it's like to put yourself in the public spotlight for a cause.
"It is terrifically important that we increase our visibility so that people begin to understand that we're just like everyone else and truly we are. We have the same wants and desires that everyone does," she said.
Day of Remembrance Gives Voice to Transgender Students on Campus
Nov 18, 2009
TheJackOnline.org - By Sarah Hardy
After gender reassignment surgery in 2005, Karin Fresnel was told that people did not want to work with her because she was transgendered. She received a demotion at her job and was told that her office would be closed.
She eventually lost her job as a geologist for a private consulting firm, and chose not to sue her employer because she felt it would damage her reputation in the geology community, Fresnel told the Bay Area Reporter. Fresnel is a Eureka resident and board member of Queer Humboldt, a resource group for the lesbia... [more]
Questions on drag answered in panel (Nov 17, 2009)
Collegian.PSU.edu - By Caitlin Sellers - Collegian Staff Writer
The discussion opened with the details: Where does your penis go when you're in drag?
A group of students both experienced in and curious about drag performance sat in a circle Friday night for a "Tape it U... [more]
LCC GSA and The Chrome Cat Present a Drag Brunch (Nov 17, 2009)
LansingStateJournal.com - Frank Vaca
Drag appetite! On Sunday, Nov. 22 at noon, The Lansing Community College Gay Straight Alliance and Chrome Cat present a Drag Brunch. It is an affordable brunch at $7 with a drag performance at the Chrome Cat, 226 E. Grand River Ave. The host will b... [more]
Award-Winning Theater Artist S. Bear Bergman to Speak at Colorado State University Wednesday, Nov 18 (Nov 17, 2009)
News.ColoState.edu - Emily Narvaes Wilmsen
Fort Collins - Award-winning theater artist S. Bear Bergman will highlight a new book, "The Nearest Exit May Be Behind You" as part of the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Several on and off-campus collaborations are bringing Be... [more]
TransWeek starts today (Nov 16, 2009)
Press-Citizen.com - Elizabeth Krause
The University of Iowa's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center and the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Allied Union will present the first UI TransWeek today to Friday.
TransWeek serves to provide education... [more]
Transgender Day of Remembrance to be observed in Stockton (Nov 16, 2009)
RecordNet.com - By Christian Burkin - Record Staff Writer
Stockton - When a transgender friend was having trouble with his mother after his coming-out, Rosalinda Ferreira went to the woman and pleaded with her to be understanding.
"You don't have to like people like tha... [more]
Remember to attend Trans Day of Remembrance (Nov 16, 2009)
DallasVoice.com - Tammye Nash
The transgender community in North Texas has been in the spotlight for the last week or so, thanks to the Fort Worth City Council’s vote last Tuesday, Nov. 10, to amend the city's nondiscrimination ordinance to include protections for trans people.
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TransFM Internet Radio kicks off Transgender Awareness Week (Nov 15, 2009)
Examiner.com - Matt Kailey - Transgender & Transsexual Issues Examiner
Today - Sunday, November 15 - marks the start of Transgender Awareness Week, which will culminate on Friday, November 20, with the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, held every year on November 20. Some ... [more]
Snow White and the Drag Queen Who Stole X-Mas (Nov 13, 2009)
ChicagoPride.com
Snow White and the Drag Queen Who Stole X-Mas
Friday, November 13, 2009
9:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Hydrate (Map it)
3458 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60657
Break out the eggnog and the leggings! MidTangent Productions pres... [more]
Michigan - Trans actions (Nov 12, 2009)
PrideSource.com - Between The Lines News
In honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, here's a look at one-time and recurring events happening in Michigan for, by and about the transgender community.
Friday, Nov. 20
Candlelight Vigil, 7 p.m. Held in honor ... [more]
Entertainment will be 'a real jaw-dropper' (Nov 12, 2009)
EdmontonJournal.com - By Jamie Hall
Buck Angel to headline the upcoming Queer Arts and Culture Festival
Festival Preview
Exposure: Edmonton's Queer Arts and Culture Festival
When: Friday to Nov. 21
Where: various venues
Tickets: Avail... [more]
Transgender Day of Remembrance events set (Nov 12, 2009)
DallasVoice.com - By David Taffet - Staff Writer
Nov. 20 marks the 11th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance honoring victims of anti-trans violence.
The first vigil was conducted in San Francisco on the anniversary of the death of Rita Hester, a transgender woman murd... [more]
Transgender Remembrance Day (Nov 11, 2009)
TheMontclarion.org - Posted by Msufeature - By: Dorian Nappo
In my five years at Montclair, I have met many people, I have seen many diverse events and I have learned about many other cultures, ethnicities and interests of my fellow peers. I think we would all agree that Montclair is ... [more]
Bostonian author of 'Transgender Explained' to hold book signing (Nov 10, 2009)
BayWindows.com - by Hannah Clay Wareham - Staff Reporter
Boston local Joanne Herman, author of the new book Transgender Explained For Those Who Are Not, will hold a reading and book signing Nov. 17 at Fenway Health (1340 Boylston St.) from 7 to 9 p.m.
The 148-page book ... [more]
Asheville Transgender Remembrance Weekend (Nov 10, 2009)
MountainX.com - by Jennifer M. Barge
The Transgender Day of Remembrance is an international event to remember those who have been killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. Although not every person memorialized during the Day of Remembrance self-identifies as transgender - t... [more]
Cross-dressing for a good cause (Nov 9, 2009)
SavannahNow.com - By Michael Atkins
Dick Smith, a Tybee Island city councilman, typically wears a coat and tie to meetings of municipal governance.
But during a cancer-fighting fundraiser at Marlin Monroe's Sunday, there were a few gaudy accessories added to the dapper ... [more]
Rain Marie Madrigal: The Reigning Queen (Nov 9, 2009)
MindanaoExaminer.com - Ariel Allosada Allera
Cebu's very first Queen has been crowned!
Professional title-holder Rain Marie Madrigal eventually wound up wearing the most coveted Queen-Universe crown, after edging out her fellow veteran contestants during the first-ever ... [more]
