'Gender Revolution' Film Will Be Aired On June 9 In Lexington

Lexington MA

05 June, 2020

5:04 PM

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Press release from the Town of Lexington: June 4, 2020 June is LGBTQ pride month. The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) LGBTQ sub committee is celebrating LGBTQ pride by co-hosting a public viewing of Gender Revolution followed by a panel presentation. June 9, 20206:30 - 7:15 PM Watch Party7:15 - 8:30 PM Panel Discussion Visit LexPride's website for the link (not yet available, but soon will be). View the flyer for this event. Gender Revolution, a critically acclaimed documentary produced by National Geographic, explores our evolving understanding of gender identity through compelling interviews and personal stories. From June 3-June 9, the film is available on demand through LexMedia Hosted by: LPS School Health Advisory Council "SHAC"; LPS Office of Equity & Student Supports Co-Sponsors: LHS Gender & Sexuality Alliance; DESE's Safe Schools for LGBTQIA+ Students; Town of Lexington Human Services Dept.; LexPride About Pride Month Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising, led by transgender women of color, was a tipping point for the LGBTQIA+ rights movement. This Uprising helped give rise to the ongoing pursuit of equality for sexual and gender minority communities. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that LGBTQIA+ communities have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally. While traditionally Pride includes celebrations such as Pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts, it is also a time when we commemorate those members of the community who have been lost to HIV/AIDS and hate crimes. If you drive down Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington Center, you will notice Pride banners hung in recogniton of Pride Month; a symbol of the inclusive nature of our community. This press release was produced by the Town of Lexington. The views expressed here are the author's own.