All Posts Tagged With: "transgender individuals"

Petitions target rescinding new ordinance banning discrimination against gays, lesbians and transgender individuals

by Kathy Jessup | Kalamazoo Gazette KALAMAZOO — Petitions aimed at rescinding a new city ordinance banning discrimination against gays, lesbians and transgender individuals in housing, public accommodations and employment began circulating in Kalamazoo churches last weekend. Gary Glenn, president of the American Family Association of Michigan, said Thursday that his organization is supporting the [...]

13Dec2008 | | 0 comments | Continued

LGBT holds vigil for fallen friends

International day of remembrance held to focus on transgender lives Nick DiMarco On Thursday, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community huddled together in the cold to read off the names of people who died as a result of anti-transgender hate crimes. The event for International Transgender Day of Remembrance was held at [...]

24Nov2008 | | 0 comments | Continued

Transgender awareness week aims for increased interest

By: Steve Kunkler Transcendence is set to battle prejudice and discrimination this week, along with increasing awareness of the oppression faced by transgender individuals. The 4th annual Transgender Awareness Days, held today through Friday on campus, will give students and faculty a chance to learn about the University’s transgender community and their struggles. There are [...]

17Nov2008 | | 0 comments | Continued