LGBTQIA+ Community
Yesterday, the Next Generation Men of Transition, Blaque/Out Magazine, and W.A.V.E Woman Inc. partnered up with the City of Rochester to host a free community brunch to commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance. Transgender Day of Remembrance began in 1998 after the murder of Rita Hester, a transgender woman from just outside of Boston. This day […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation, declaring November as Transgender Awareness Month. In addition to this announcement, Governor Hochul also stated that New York State landmarks will be lit pink, white, and light blue on Sunday, November 20 in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance. Governor Hochul stated: “This November, I’m proud to celebrate […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed three bills honoring LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. The first bill establishes the Lorena Borjas Transgender Wellness and Equity Fund, providing services and money for organizations supporting transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary community. The second bill adds a non-binary gender X to gender designations in elected positions. The final bill signed by […]
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