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On this #TransDayofResilience, did you know that we can make the political machine work for us? Learn about how a trans community fought off dozens of “bathroom bills” and how a Texas trans community produced the biggest queer political event of the year in one of America’s largest cities. On top of that, hear one of the most powerful Texas Republican politicians support the trans community and hear from America’s first out trans judge.
On the Pod: Cristan Williams, Robin Mack, and Alexis Melvin. :
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Here’s more information on events and issues covered in this podcast:Events:
- Every Monday night trans meeting, HTGA at 7:30
Topics:
- Gender Reel Houston
- On the death of the Texas Special Session “bathroom bill” effort
- On the death of the original “bathroom bill”
- Transgender Foundation of America
- Numbers Nightclub
- Houston GLBT Political Caucus
- Harris County Judge, Ed Emmitt (R)
- Texas Speaker of the House, Joe Straus (R)
- Judge Phyllis Frye (D)
- Poppy Northcut
- Trans & Intersex advocates elected:
- Trans Day of Remembrance
Today is #TDOR. Today, find your community and remember those we have lost due to anti-trans hate. pic.twitter.com/H6tt0jwyou
— transadvocate (@transadvocate) November 20, 2017
- Transgender Unity Banquet
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- Are you a trans, intersex, or genderqueer victim of a natural disaster? Get direct assistance here: Trans Disaster Relief Fund
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2017 Trans Day of Remembrance
Cristan Williams is a trans historian and pioneer in addressing the practical needs of underserved communities. She started the first trans homeless shelter in Texas and co-founded the first federally funded housing-first homeless program, pioneered affordable health care for trans people in the Houston area, won the right for trans people to change their gender on Texas ID prior to surgery, started numerous trans social service programs and founded the Transgender Center as well as the Transgender Archives. She has published short stories, academic chapters and papers, and numerous articles for both print and digital magazines. She received numerous awards for her advocacy and has presented at universities throughout the nation, served on several governmental committees and CBO boards, is the Editor of the TransAdvocate, and is a founding board member of the Transgender Foundation of America and the Bee Busy Wellness Center.
