By Sunnivie Brydum, Guest Blogger We’ve been working to highlight the transgender community this November, which we’ve declared Transgender Awareness Month. While we revel in the opportunity to share news, resources, and success stories, there’s no avoiding the tragic truth that trans people are the most at-risk segment of the LGBT population when it comesRead more >>
By Daniel Ramos, Program Manager for the Colorado GSA Network Since the launch of the Colorado GSA Network in August 2011, we’ve been busy traveling across Colorado. Our travels have introduced us to many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ), and allied student leaders, doing incredible work in their schools to build safe and supportiveRead more >>
A “Celebration of Life” to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. Reception to follow. November 20 :: 7:00 pm The Jefferson Unitarian Church (JUC) 14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, CO 80401 Transgender day of Remembrance was founded in 1998 to memorialize the murder of Rita Hester in Massachusetts and wasRead more >>
In this week’s video, Brad and Jess talk with Daniel Ramos, our youth organizer and the Program Manager of the Colorado Gay-Straight Alliance Network about our work to support gay-straight alliances (GSAs) all across the state. From developing resources to launching the Network’s website to meeting with clubs in every corner of the state —Read more >>
By Sunnivie Brydum, Guest Blogger For the first year of his presidency, President Barack Obama took some serious criticism for his lack of focus on advancing LGBT equality. But as the Commander in Chief has settled into the Oval Office, he’s been consistently making marked — though sometimes quiet — steps to be inclusive ofRead more >>
By Sunnivie Brydum, Guest Blogger As we continue through Transgender Awareness Month (TAM), we want to provide tools to help those who know and love transgender people become stronger allies for the trans people in their lives and community. For the sake of this article, we’re going to define an ally by the University ofRead more >>
Transcend and One Colorado invite you to the Transgender Day of Remembrance event to celebrate and honor those who have passed. Please join us for a potluck, dedication, and talent show to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender prejudice and transphobia. Saturday, November 19 6:30 p.m. Center for Independence 640 Gunnison Ave. GrandRead more >>
One Colorado is excited to launch our Adopt a Legislator program. We know that what changes the hearts and minds of Coloradans is getting to know someone who is LGBT. Because of that, we want to connect with our legislators and let them know more about who we are, what our families are like, andRead more >>
One Colorado is excited to launch our Adopt a Legislator program. We know that what changes the hearts and minds of Coloradans is getting to know someone who is LGBT. Because of that, we want to connect with our legislators and let them know more about who we are, what our families are like, andRead more >>
We’re working hard to elevate the voices of transgender Coloradans as part of our celebration of Transgender Awareness Month throughout November. This week, to bring more visibility to the “T” in “LGBT,” Jess ditches Brad and talks with Courtney Gray, a transgender community leader in Denver. Watch the video to get to know Courtney, toRead more >>
