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We’re always hearing how we’re supposed to “RESIST.” What can that look like when you live in the Deep South in Trump’s America or when your community just faced a historic natural disaster? Find out how trans people living in Texas manage to do it.
On the Pod: Cristan Williams, Robin Mack, and Alexis Melvin. And here’s more information on events and issues covered in this podcast:
Events:
- Every Monday night trans meeting, HTGA at 7:30
- 11/4/17: The 25th annual Transgender Unity Banquet
- 11/18/17: Houston Trans Day of Remembrance
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
- The Houston Intersex Society (THIS)
- Houston GLBT Political Caucus
- Fiona Dawson
We can help!
- Are you a trans, intersex, or genderqueer victim of a natural disaster? Get direct assistance here: Trans Disaster Relief Fund
- Are you trans, intersex, or genderqueer and are going to college or trade school? Get a scholarship here: Trans Scholarship Fund
You can help!
- Support the TransAdvocate at our Patreon
- Support the Trans Disaster Relief Fund
- Volunteer with the Trans Disaster Relief Fund, Trans Unity Banquet, Trans Archive, or Pride Celebrations
- Submit your article for publication on the TransAdvocate
TransMilitary:
Submit articles for publication here.
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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.
