Getting Out and Speaking Out
On Saturday, I completed a 2-day SpeakOUT training workshop. SpeakOUT is a program offered by The Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley. Its purpose is to improve the skills of graduates so they may...
View ArticleFirst Time Talking LGBTQ Education in Front of a Live Audience
In late November, I attended a 2-day SpeakOUT Workshop to learn how to be an effective public speaker. It was just the first step in my ongoing training. Last week, I was given an opportunity to put my...
View ArticleTalking to Teens and Coming Out to Mom
Last week, Thursday was a day of teaching, personal growth, and another adventure in coming out. It started out with an early morning SafeZone presentation at a local high school. Along with two other...
View ArticleSpeaking About Transgender Realities at the University of Rochester
This past Saturday, March 22, 2014, I had an opportunity to speak about transgender realities at the University of Rochester. It was my 6th time talking publicly about transgender awareness and...
View ArticleA Documentary About Transgender Realities and Addressing Public Questions
Last Thursday, I had the opportunity to attend a screening of the documentary “Just Gender“. It was shown at the Little Theatre downtown, Rochester, NY. The film explores various myths and...
View ArticleRising to Your Greatness: A Community Discussion with Gabrielle Hermosa
Rising to Your Greatness, Sharing Your Journey and Transforming the World A Community Discussion with Gabrielle Hermosa on Saturday, September 20, 2014 @ 6:30 PM. About the event Life can seem hectic,...
View ArticleAn Interview with Yours Truly in “The Empty Closet” and Speaking Publicly...
The Empty Closet is New York State’s oldest “gay newspaper”. I prefer to think of it as an LGBTQ focused publication, which it very much is. It’s published monthly by the Gay Alliance in Rochester, NY....
View ArticleRecognition for a Mother and Her Transgender Daughter (Me)
The December/January issue of The Empty Closet is honoring a mother and her transgender daughter for their volunteer work with the Gay Alliance and efforts to make the world a better place. If you...
View ArticleAddressing Ben Carson’s Transphobic Remarks in a Public Forum
On July 19, 2016, politician and former presidential candidate Ben Carson referred to transgender people as the “height of absurdity” (see video clip). His disparaging remarks were met by the audience...
View ArticleSeparation of Church and State of Mind – Discrimination Masquerading as...
My message is love They say it’s best to avoid talking about religion and politics so as not to offend anyone. If I held my tongue every time there was potential for someone to find what I have to...
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