January Social Support Meeting
Film: The Aggressives Time: 7:30 - 9:00pm Time: 7:30 - 9:00pm
Date: Saturday, January 26, 2013
Location: Milwaukee LGBT Community Center (1110 N. Market Street, 2nd floor,
Milwaukee, WI)
Description: The Aggressives, a 2005 film by Daniel Peddle, is a rarely explored documentary about six self-defined "aggressives" -- primarily African-American individuals assigned female at birth who express themselves in uniquely masculine ways. The film powerfully explores their lives and examines gender in ways that are not often part of traditional trans-narratives. Black History Month -- February -- is just around the corner. In previous years, we have screened films like "Paris is Burning" and "How Do I Look?" This film -- The Aggressives -- highlights the "flip side" of some gendered identities and expressions within African-American communities. A discussion will follow the film. < read more> |
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6:00 - 7:15pm
Before every monthly meeting, we devote time to explore the issues you bring in. During this gently facilitated time, we encourage you to share your experiences and stories, ask questions, seek referrals, gather resources, and connect with others. All are welcome. <Learn more>
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February 23, 2013
March 23, 2013
Topic: TBA
April 27, 2013
Trans+ policy advances
May 25, 2013
Guest speaker: Laura Sette
Trans legal issues
June 22, 2013
Guest Speaker: Cary Costello
A historical view: the detriments of a gender binary
July 27, 2013
Trans parenting panel
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FORGE is a progressive organization whose mission is to support, educate and advocate for the rights and lives of transgender individuals and SOFFAs (Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies). FORGE is dedicated to helping move fragmented communities beyond identity politics and forge a movement that embraces and empowers our diverse complexities.
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