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TGEA presentation to class at Georgetown University

On April 7, 2017, TGEA was invited to make a presentation to a class at Georgetown University during a seminar series in Transgender Issues organized by Dr. Kathleen Guidroz. The course is based on a growing field of transgender/ transsexual (or “trans”) studies, starting with the ideas that individuals are born into a society whereby gender is socially constructed. The course discusses transgender identity and gender expression by challenging the gender binary. TGEA President and board member, Randi Johnson, attended the class in early April and presented her transition experience as they discussed emotional issues and resilience.
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Press Release – Title IX

For the safety of our transgender students – Fairfax, VA, March 1, 2017

On Wednesday, February 22, 2017, schools received a “Dear Colleague” letter jointly issued from the Department of Justice and the US Department of Education explaining a new interpretation of Title IX, which affects all public schools within the US that receive federal funding. Under the previous administration, Title IX’s protection from discrimination based on sex was interpreted to protect students based on their gender identity. However, that interpretation has now changed and the Education Department and the Department of Justice will allow states to decide to what extent this new interpretation will affect transgender students. This interpretation increases the fears that transgender students, and their families, have for their safety in an environment that now emboldens further bullying and threats.
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“Transgender, at War and in Love” Movie Screening – Mar 4 Annandale, VA

Join TGEA at 6:00 pm on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003, for an evening with award winning director and producer Fiona Dawson as she presents a special screening of her Emmy®-nominated short documentary, “Transgender, at War and in Love”. You can watch the film directly on the NY Times website here – its 12 minutes long.
https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000003720527/transgender-at-war-and-in-love.html

Interview W/Brett Parson & Jessica Hawkins of Metropolitan Police Dept

On January 13, 2017, District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department acting lieutenant Brett Parson, manager of the District’s Special Liaison Division, and Sergeant Jessica Hawkins, supervisor of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Liaison Unit (LGBTLU) attended a meeting of the Second Friday Peer Support Group for transgender people, parents and allies. The two discussed civil rights protections in the District, the role of the LGBTLU, formerly known as the Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit, or “GLLU,” how trans people can protect their safety and rights in the District, and gave a few dos and don’ts for those choosing to engage in peaceful demonstrations. Hawkins also sat down for an interview prior to the meeting.
Click here to read Short version of interview
Click here to read Long version of interview!

Feb 7 – Equality Virginia’s Day Of Action

On Tuesday Feb 7, 2017 – 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM,
Equality Virginia’s Day of Action invites Virginians to join more than
200 members and activists from across the state to lobby legislators
on bills important to the LGBT community. After morning meetings with
legislators, participants have the opportunity to attend workshops
hosted by some of the area’s leading advocates. This informative day
allows LGBT and allied Virginians to be inspired to stand up for
equality in their own communities.

Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219

Jan 22 – TGEA Presentation at Little River United Church of Christ

TGEA Executive Director Rev. Emma Chattin will be the guest preacher at the 10 AM worship service of the Little River United Church of Christ. Her Reflection, entitled “Diversity, By God! (Inclusivity is Up to Us)” will be followed by a TGEA educational presentation led by Roxanne Edwards and Chaiya Mohanty Ortiz. Join us at 8410 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, at 10 AM. Rev Emma’s sermon is available via the LRUCC website at http://www.lrucc.org/images/stories/sermons/2017/Sermon20170122.mp3

Sat Jan 21 – The Women’s March on Washington

The March For Women is a national call to protest the policy and
intent of the new administration against women’s rights. The details
will be announced closer to the Saturday event.

Plan to gather at a central location (to be determined) to March under
the TGEA banner. Invite any people to join with us as allies.

We do not know what the weather will be, so be prepared for the cold
or rain/snow. We might choose a color to wear, but that can be a
problem over heavy winter coats.

This is short notice and needs flexible thinking. The main thing is
being there in numbers as large as we can muster.