Trans-forming

04/26/2024

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HRC is offering financial education to the LGBTQ+ community through their Economic Empowerment Programs. The programs "provide education and resources to LGBTQ+ young adults with a focus on the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate biased systems and gain more economic stability." You can also....

04/25/2024

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In Georgia, 0 anti-LGBTQ bills were passed despite Republican majority in both houses. It was a fight that came down to the wire on the last day of the March legislative session. HRC, parents of trans children, and transgender Georgians were at the state house all day working to meet lawmakers. They...

04/24/2024

Have you heard of COVID rebound? It happens when you initially recover from a COVID infection, but it comes right back. It is something to be aware of.

The above health communications were created by (Johns Hopkins School of Public Health).

Trans(forming) in partnership with Community Catalyst with funding by the CDC encourages all TGNCNB, specifically BIPoc,
folks to get the latest COVID-19 vaccines and wear a mask.

04/18/2024

March 18th thru the 22nd is National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week. The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health created the health awareness week in 2000 to raise awareness about timely and relevant issues impacting LGBTQ+ health care. The same year the Coalition was founded. It represents LGBT individuals, health care/service providers, researchers, and advocates. The theme for the week is "Vital Vibrant Voices."

04/06/2024

Reposted from ***rhavenbooks Check out this amazing opportunity for Southern q***r writers!!

My name is Reid Pinckard, and I am a student at the University of Arkansas as well as the founder of the Q***r South Zine. This project is striving to amplify LGBTQ+ Southern Voices by providing a space for Southern q***r creatives.

I am reaching out to see if you, your students, your connections or anyone else you may know would be interested in providing a submission for our inaugural issue. Submissions are open to any and everyone that feels that they have something to share about the q***r Southern experience.

The question/topic for our first issue is “What does the q***r South mean to you?”

Our team understands that this is broad, but we want to see how everyone has been shaped by their community.

Below are the different areas that we are looking for submissions in!

Fiction Writing!
This includes short stories, prose, flash fiction, and anything else that you think fits under this category. There are no stylistic requirements.

Poetry!
You can submit up to 5 poems. There are no stylistic requirements.

Nonfiction Writing!
This includes essays, interviews, recipes, lifestyle articles, and anything else that you can think that fits under this category. There are no stylistic requirements.

Visual Art Pieces!
This includes collages, photos, and anything else that would be considered visual art. Submissions in this category will also be required to submit a short explanation as to how their piece fits within the broader topic.

Anyone can submit their work(s) at the link here! Submission will be open from now to August 31, 2024.

For more information people can follow us ***rsouthzine on instagram!

If anyone has questions, they can direct message us on our instagram or email us at theq***[email protected].

04/06/2024

Showing support at the Cheers for Beers event with and .

04/01/2024

It's April Fool's Day and warmer weather, but don't be fooled. You still need protection against COVID-19 infections.

Protect yourself and those around you who are elders and/or immune compromised. Get the latest COVID-19 vaccine and wear a mask in crowded spaces.

If you are trans, trans masc, non-binary, gender non-conforming and can't afford the cost of the vaccine, swipe left for info to get it for free and receive a $100 gift card for getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Trans(forming) is in partnership with Community Catalyst Vaccine Equity Access Program (VEAP) with funding provided by the CDC.

03/30/2024

Repost is having this event tomorrow for 🏳️‍⚧️. Good food and good fellowship.

03/19/2024

Get the latest COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot ASAP. It is still flu season and the latest COVID-19 vaccine can reduce your risk of getting Long COVID.

If you are transman, trans masc, non-binary, gender non-conforming, swipe left for information on where to get free COVID-19 testing/vaccine.

Also wear a mask for extra protection.

Trans(forming) in partnership with the Community Catalyst Vaccine Equity Access Program (VEAP)

03/17/2024

Reposted from The mother of Righteous Torrence “TK” Hill, a 35-year-old Black trans man who was reportedly shot and killed in East Point, Georgia on February 28, has spoken out about the circumstances of her son’s death.

On Thursday, GLAAD published an interview with Verna Hill Wilcox, Hill’s mother, who identified her son’s killer as his cousin, 22-year-old Jaylen Hill.

Read more about the details that led to his TK’s death at the link in our bio.