Transgender Day Of Remembrance Town Hall, Vigil, and Lunch

1039-1041 East 43rd Street,Chicago IL 60653

20 November, 2021

Description

Join 2 Chicago Black Trans-led organizations and 3 Trans-supporting sponsor organizations for a town hall, vigil, and lunch. Historically, Trans/Gender Non-Conforming communities have been underserved and under-resourced, experiencing numerous health and social-economic disparities due to trauma, domestic violence, sexual assaults, molestation, racism, transphobia, and stigma. Chicago has experienced five Trans/Gender Non-Conforming deaths in 2021, the highest in the state of Illinois' history in one year. Come join Black Trans activists, elected representatives, and other community members for a group discussion about community safety for Trans/Gender Non-Conforming communities. The Towm Hall will be facilated by Jae Rice, Director of Communications for Brave Space Alliance. Christ Community Health will provide free COVID-19 Testing. PRESENTED BY: Brave Space Alliance Life Is Work SPONSORED BY: Chicago Department of Public Health Human Rights Campaign, ChicagoLighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland SCHEDULE: 11 AM - 12 PM: Town Hall 12 PM - 1 PM: Vigil 1 PM - 3 PM: Lunch