VISIT THE GALLERY OF HONORED TRANSGENDER HEROES
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Stonewall, the International Court System, in collaboration with the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, is recognizing 40 transgender and gender- nonconforming individuals for their contribution toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality.
To mark this occasion, the International Court System is showcasing these "40 Trans Heroes" on its Web site at www.impcourt.org/Trans40/ to highlight the importance of the transgender and gender-nonconforming community as an equal and important part of the broader LGBT community. The "40 Trans Heroes" were solicited and selected from hundreds of nominations by a special committee of the International Court Council.
"This is by no
means a complete list or a 'best of' or 'top 10' list. It is merely a
beginning tribute to the thousands of transgender and
gender-nonconforming individuals that have made our modern-day movement
possible," says Thom Hansen, president of the International Court
Council. "This momentous tribute to the transgender community is a long
time coming. The International Court System is honored to partner with
the Task Force. Together, we pay tribute to those whose lives and works
have impacted each and every one of us."
"On the 40th
anniversary of the Stonewall riots, let's remember the legacy of those
who started our struggle for equality and liberation," says Rea Carey,
executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.
"Recognizing 40 of the many transgender and gender-nonconforming
individuals who have worked tirelessly and passionately in favor of
full LGBT equality throughout these four decades is a reminder of the
determination and persistence of the transgender community and of the
human spirit. Let's continue to honor these important contributions
toward a more just and equal society for all of us."
The International Court System will present a commemorative plaque inscribed with the names of these outstanding individuals on June 25 to be placed at the Stonewall Inn.
MyOutSpirit.com would like to make it 41 by recognizing the work of Barbara Satin.
Barbara Satin is a transgender activist involved with both the local and national gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. Besides serving on a number of local GLBT boards, she is a founder of GLBT Generations, a group that works to educate people about the needs of LGBT persons as they grow old. Nationally, Barbara serves on the Executive Council of the United Church of Christ, the first transgender woman to have a national leadership role in that denomination. She is also an adviser to the Civil Marriage Collaborative.
Barbara served as Interim Program Director for the Institute of Welcoming Resources during the first half of 2007 and stayed on as IWR & Faith Work Consultant working on special projects. She is also a member of the Spirit of the Lakes United Church of Christ in Minneapolis, where she is involved in developing and marketing a 41 unit senior housing cooperative.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH BARBARA SATIN ADDRESS THE CREATING CHANGE CONFERENCE
interesting web site. I was not aware of this movement.
Posted by: Cyber Rainbow | July 15, 2009 at 08:36 PM