Institute Program included – Youth Issues: Homelessness and Bullying (a session Other sessions during the first hour of the LGBT Equality Have been split into two sessions – Transgender 101 and 102 because there was
Transgender son and is constantly schooling herself on the proper pronouns (he, SouthSide can attest to that last statement as she adjusts to having a FTM Is a big help and being respective of a Transgender’s identity, And if you makeĪ mistake, it’s very important that we as supporters acknowledge it right away. Person who’s passing at Transgender, interrupting transphobia when it happens
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Taken and how to be supportive like how it’s very important not to “out” a Sex/gender through surgery), the need to educate those within the LGBTĬommunity about discrimination against Transgender people, CIS sexism – theīelief that Trans people don’t exist and the “action steps” that should be (the one when they knew and/or the one when they trans into their “correct” Transgenders like drag, FTM / MTF, tranny, GNC (gender non-conforming), ladyīoy, queens and so much more, the two important dates in a Transgender life Proper and improper (those negative/offensive) words used to describe Other topics discussed were “Transgender Umbrella” in which we labeled the and then there are those who don’t fit in neither – I (or Questioning). Male and the same could be said for someone born male identifying as a female Yet, a Transgender person born female can identify more as a Identify themselves to you.” She learned how society sees that if you’re bornįemale/male, you’re expected to have the characteristics and mannerisms of your is the best way to go.” suggested Owen, “. Person what is their preferred pronoun or let them tell us. Yet, later into the session, Owen told us we should ask the Transgender
“.preferred pronoun.” which was something this reviewer never thoughtīefore. One of us attending to say our name, a little something about ourselves and our Session leader, Owen Daniel-McCarter (an attorney at Chicago House) had each you don’t understand what I’m going through.” online). Transgender community that her own son is experiencing (i.e. Not only within the LGBT community but also the in-fighting within the Department of Justice.Īfter a warm and friendly welcome by Patty and Michael ofĮquality Illinois, SouthSide attended her first session – Transgender 101 andĬame out of it wanting to learn as well as discuss more about what’s happening Issues and Meg Gorecki, Midwest Director for the U.S. Rep Jan Schakowsky (senior member of the Illinois Congressionalĭelegation), Quatam Raghavan, White House Public Engagement Advisor on LGBT Overview of some of the historic events happening within LGBT Equality.īesides, the hour-long sessions (some should have been given more than an hourĭue to the information and discussions), there was a lunch panel about the LGBT policy on the federal levelįeaturing U.S. or learnĪbout what’s available to older LGBT members as well as getting a quick we have a LONG way to go, baby.” It was designed to That alone is very important howeverĪs the saying goes “. Sitting at the tables and learn what’s happening within the LGBTQ communityīesides the passage of marriage equality. This one-day event was designed to help parents, supporters as well as Recently, she spent a very informative Saturday at theĮmbassy Suites Downtown-Lakefront hotel attending the LGBT Equality Institute Reggie's - rock out with Black Cobra, Lo-Pan and Of Wolves. The Hideout - it's the 7th annual A Day in the Country, an one-day food and music fest featuring vendors like County BBQ, Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits and Lagunitas wetting your whistle while rockin' to music acts like Dogtown Ramblers, Honky Tonk Parade, Nora O'Connor, Kory Quinn, The Harrow, Sanctified Grumblers, and many more. dance till dawn with hostess DJ Scary Lady Sarah! 18+ / $10Įlbo Room - Scott Alexander brings his nonrepetitive Pop music and (FREE) vegan cookies to Chicago. there will be cool giveaways, vendors on hand and fashions by Hogan McLaughlin and Jody Krevens. Metro - Celebrate and be fashionably seen at NOCTURNA's 26th Anniversary and Fashion Show.
FREEĪmerican Legion Post 703 (Fox Lake, IL) - attend the Hope for Heather Benefit. The Little Red Schoolhouse - it's the Stonethrone Reunion Show featuring opening acts One Last Hope and Escape The Paradigm. Bottom Lounge – My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult will beīringing their “Spooky Tricks” tour to Chicago.
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