Gavin Grimm & Capital Trans Pride

Gavin Grimm will be a guest speaker at Capital Trans Pride that takes place on Saturday May 20th at Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St NW, Washington, DC from 9A to 7P. Gavin Grimm is the transgender male student at Gloucester High School in Virginia whose suit against the local Virginia school board brought national attention to trans issues for the right to use the bathroom of his choice. This annual event brings together members of the transgender community, allies, colleagues & friends for a day of workshops & panel discussions on a variety of issues important to our transgender community. Bianca Rey, Executive Producer of Capital Trans Pride stated, “Capital Trans Pride brings together the community for both a celebration & to share important information that has the potential to change the lives of those who attend. We’ve made significant progress regarding visibility, empowerment & rights, but now more than ever, we must all continue to work to secure full equality.” Also at the event Capital Pride Engendered Spirit recipients Dr. Stacy Karpen & Hayden Mora will be recognized. The Resource Fair includes participation by more than 25 organizations that provide services & opportunities for the Trans community. Confirmed workshops for Capital Trans Pride include, "Identity Documents and Name Changes," "Safer Sex for Trans Bodies," "Genderqueer 101," "Understanding the Trans Attracted Man" & “Resume Building in English & Spanish” led by Booz Allen Hamilton. There will be a total of nine workshops throughout the day.
For More Info: capitalpride.org
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Celebration of Courage Awards

With the global horrors happening to our LGBTQ people around the world including the detention & torture of gay men in Chechnya & the arrest of 53 gay men in Nigeria it is imperative to take stock of the advances we have made on LGBTIQ rights globally. The Annual Celebration sponsored by Outright Action international honors Courageous LGBTIQ human rights defenders. This fabulous LGBTIQ Gala will take place at the Delegates Dining Room of the United Nations on Monday May 15th from 6P to 9P in NYC. This year the Felipa De Souza Awardee is Caleb Orozco the man who brought down the sodomy law in Belize. Orozco stated, “Winning this award is recognition that LGBTIQ advancements in one country has ripple effects that can change the world. I managed to bring down the sodomy law in Belize, but this verdict has the potential to advance LGBTIQ rights in the Caribbean & globally. Even when faced with personal risk & when odds are not in our favor, it is important to be courageous & stand up for what is right.” Also being honored will be Logo TV with the OutSpoken Award, Blanche Wiesen Cook the acclaimed biographer on the life of Eleanor Roosevelt be honored with an OutStanding Award & Tracey Norman who is the model who lost her career when they found out she was trans & who revived her career in her sixties will be a special guest. The event will be hosted by performer & artist Mx. Justin Vivian Bond.
For Info & Tix: outrightinternational.org
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Stop American Health Care Act

If the American Health Care Act passes the Senate it will take away insurance coverage for millions of Americans & end protections for people with pre-existing conditions. The American Health Care Act passed the House with 217 votes & not a single Democrat voted for it. The American Health Care Act puts the health of people living with or at risk for HIV & or hepatitis in jeopardy. Kelsey Louie, CEO of Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) stated, “The U.S. House of Representatives has made a terrible mistake in passing the American Health Care Act, a disastrous bill that puts millions of lives at risk. This empty legislation is no replacement for the Affordable Care Act, a true lifeline that increased access to quality, affordable health care, guaranteed coverage for people with preexisting conditions, such as HIV & covered recommended preventative services, including HIV testing. We see this vote as a direct attack on our clients, many of whom may lose their health insurance & their ability to access PrEP. The potential outcomes are devastating, not just for the LGBT community, but for all Americans. At GMHC we believe that the Public Health of our Nation is driven by the health of our poorest & most vulnerable citizens, we must therefore leave no-one behind without adequate health care. We call on leaders in the U.S. Senate to stop this dangerous bill from moving forward.”
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LGBTQ React To Religious Order

Though once again our LGBTQ community was spared a direct hit by the Trump administration we denounce his executive order easing the restrictions on politicking by tax exempt religious institutions, chipping away at a woman’s right to choose & the symbolism of signing it on the National Day of Prayer itself is an unconstitutional endorsement of religious belief. Rea Carey, Executive Director, National LGBTQ Task Force stated, "This order manipulates faith to advance the proliferation of discrimination against people who rely on reproductive contraception for their healthcare needs as well as tax payer funded use of money in politics to promote discrimination. The impact of this state-sponsored discrimination will be felt by women, LGBTQ people & other marginalized communities. The irony of this order is that millions of people of faith are affronted by the fact that Trump is misusing religious freedom to promote something they believe is morally wrong. Instead of providing ‘regulatory relief’ to those who want to be able to discriminate by imposing their faith on others, our leaders should be working diligently to give relief to the millions of people who are still vulnerable. Also, millions of people in this country will be deeply offended that Trump cited Dr. Martin Luther King Jr — who would have been appalled by this attempt to promote prejudice or bias in the name of religious freedom. Our constitution clearly already preserves these rights and covers the freedom of religion. No executive order will ever change that fundamental right."
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Congress Reintroduces Equality Act

Representative Linda Sánchez (D-CA) Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus & Vice-Chair of the Equality Caucus, joined Equality Caucus Co-Chair Representative David Cicilline (D-RI) & 192 members of the House of Representatives to introduce the Equality Act of 2017. This legislation amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to add nondiscriminatory protections for LGBTQ people based on sexual orientation & gender identity. Rep. Sánchez stated, “It is unacceptable that the law today still treats LGBTQ people as second class citizens. Everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, must be protected & treated equally under the law. The Equality Act of 2017 will ensure that the laws of our country provide LGBTQ Americans the same protections we all enjoy. I want to thank Congressman David Cicilline, & the co-chairs of the Equality Caucus, for their leadership & all of the members supporting this legislation. Respecting our brothers & sisters should not be a partisan issue. Ensuring every person in this country is treated fairly & justly should not be a partisan issue. I hope my Republican colleagues will step up & support this important bill.” David Cicilline (D-RI) added, “Fairness & equality are core American values. But millions of LGBT Americans are still viewed as less than equal in the eyes of the law today. I’m proud to introduce the Equality Act of 2017 with Senator Jeff Merkley. This bill ensures that every LGBT person can live their lives free from the fear of discrimination. Above all, it’s about honoring the values that guided our nation since its founding. It’s critical that Congress pass the Equality Act into law.” As of now, 29 states do not provide protections for LGBTQ Americans. Because of this, LGBTQ people can be fired, evicted, or denied a loan because of their sexual orientation & gender identity. The Equality Act would provide nationwide federal protection to LGBTQ people from discrimination. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) also introduced the same legislation in the U.S. Senate with 45 original co-sponsors.
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SAGE Table & Kenneth Cole Event

Kenneth Cole, Levi Jackman Foster & SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) are presenting a special night on Tuesday, May 2nd at 7P to help build intergenerational connections in the LGBTQ community & talk about the intergenerational gathering happening this month on May 18th. There will also be a sneak-peek at the new limited-edition Kenneth Cole PRIDE Sneaker which I haven’t seen yet but I know I want a pair! Produced by SAGE & AARP, SAGE Table is designed for members of the LGBT community & allies to gather over a meal & talk about what caring looks like when age is not a barrier. Thousands are expected to participate at Tables across the country. On May 18th each gathering will bring together young & older members of our LGBTQ community & allies to break bread & build bonds. Q & A sessions at the events will bring young & older people together to share their perspectives on aging in the LGBTQ community & create stronger connections between generations. Organizers have set a goal of 10,000 participants who will meet in various venues. An estimated 3,000 have already committed. Tonight’s event takes place at Kenneth Cole Bond + Bowery Store, 328 Bowery Street, NYC.
For More Info & RSVP: sagetable.org
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Resisting The Assault On America

Boston OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing For Change) will be meeting on Sunday May 7th from 2P to 4P to talk about the frightening agenda of the Trump administration & its war on women, LGBT people, immigrants, people of color & the poor. The forum panel will include Kade Crockford (ACLU), Heiny Maldonado (Executive Director of Fuerza Laboral, an immigrant rights organization), Beverly Eugene (educator advocate, community organizer & planning member of Women of Color Weekend: WoCW), Lydia Edwards (Boston Office of Housing Stability) & Rebecca Hart Holder (NARAL). They will address the current threats to the civil liberties of the 99% and their responses & strategies to resisting the decisions coming out of the White House & this new impaired government. Sue Katz stated, “This promises to be one of the most important programs OLOC has ever offered. This is a scary time for many people in the USA & we will hear from speakers who are deeply committed to social justice who will highlight how this Administration is impacting their work & their lives. They'll speak to the kinds of resistance they are mounting & how the folks they work with are dealing with their fears.” The event takes place at Brookline Senior Center, 93 Winchester Street in Brookline, MA. Following the event there will be an early dinner at Sichuan Garden, 295 Washington Street in Brookline Village, Brookline.
For More Info: spearlman@hartford.edu
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