Transgender Awareness

I am surprised and pleased to see these articles in this week’s local news on Transgender inviduals in Utah here and here. The articles chronicle the live of transgender citizens and provide awareness of transgender issues.

November is Transgender Awareness month and the articles give a timeline of events:

There are several scheduled events in celebration of Transgender Awareness Month. For information, go to http://www.glccu.com or call Jennifer Nuttall at 539-8800 ext. 13.
All the following events are free:
SATURDAY
Building Trans Communities: A Day with Jamison Green
Where: City and County Building, 451 S. State St., Room 315
What to expect: Green is an internationally known author, educator and transgender activist. He will lead three sessions about empowering transgender communities. Refreshments will be provided.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: “Connecting across Divides”
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: “Effective Leadership”
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: “Becoming Visible!”: Green reads from his award-winning book “Becoming a Visible Man,” followed by a question and answer session.
RSVP: E-mail teaofutahevents@yahoo.com

MONDAY
National Day of Remembrance & TEA Party
Where: Utah Pride Center, 361 N. 300 West
When: 7 p.m.
What to expect: A candlelight vigil to honor late transgender individuals and gathering to celebrate those still living

TUESDAY
Movie and Popcorn
Where: Utah Pride Center, 361 N. 300 West
When: 7 p.m.
What to expect: Films about transgender issues

WEDNESDAY
Where: Salt Lake Main Library Downtown, 210 E. 400 South
When: 7 p.m.
What to expect: Showings of “Home Is Where the Heart Is” and “Transamerica”