National Transgender Awareness Week is being observed this week in communities all over north New York, bringing attention to the struggles and victories of the trans transgend area. Kelly Metzgar, the co-founder and executive producer of the Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance, is one of those in charge. Metzgar has dedicated his entire life to promoting trans rights. She brought her engagement to the SUNY Plattsburgh school on Wednesday to remember the new trans lives lost. 44 trans people were reportedly murdered in the United States over the past month, according to reports from police agencies across the country. The significance of remembering the names and faces of these subjects is emphasized by Metzgar. ” These people made the ultimate sacrifice of their life simply because they wanted to live the true life they knew they were. Everyone is entitled to live their lives as they see fit, according to Metzgar. Dr. Connie Oxford, head of the SUNY Plattsburgh Gender &, Woman Studies, attended the event and emphasized the importance of educating students about trans issues. Oxford stated that “educating pupils about these problems is one of the stuff that’s very important to us.” In order to provide crucial support to the trans area, ANCGA works with nearby businesses like Behavior Health Services North. Although BHSN provides accommodation and a variety of services, officials emphasize the value of seeking out all available assistance. Any support you can find, whether it be STOP Domestic and Sexual Violence or anyone outside of us, is usually helpful and certainly great to take care of yourself, according to Katlyn Goodwin, crisis response advocate at BHSN. ” Reduce the bias, the shame, and the love,” the saying goes. We are individuals, just like any other group of individuals. Metzgar said,” We’re just looking to live our lives.” This Sunday at 2 p.m., ANCGA may host a larger Transgender Day of Remembrance occasion over Zoom. Anyone interested can sign up for the event on their Facebook page.
National Transgender Awareness Week is being observed this week in areas all over north New York, bringing attention to the challenges and victories faced by the LGBTQ community.
Kelly Metzgar, the co-founder and executive producer of the Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance, is one of those in charge.
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Metzgar has dedicated his entire life to promoting trans right. She commemorated new trans lives lost on Wednesday by bringing her activism to the SUNY Plattsburgh school.
44 trans people were reported murdered in the U.S. over the past year, according to reports from police agencies across the country.
Metzgar emphasizes how crucial it is to keep in mind these victims ‘ names and faces.
” These people made the ultimate sacrifice of their lives because they simply wanted to live their true selves. Everyone is entitled to live their lives as they see fit, according to Metzgar.
The event was attended by Dr. Connie Oxford, head of the SUNY Plattsburgh Gender &, Woman Studies, who emphasized the importance of educating kids about transgender issues.
Oxford stated that “educating kids about these problems is one of the stuff that’s very important to us.”
To give the transgender community crucial help, ANCGA works with nearby companies like Behavior Health Services North.
Although BHSN provides accommodation and a variety of services, officials emphasize the value of getting all the help you can get.
Any assistance you can find, whether it be STOP Domestic and Sexual Violence or anyone outside of us, is usually helpful and certainly great to take care of yourself, said Kaitlyn Goodwin, disaster reaction advocate at BHSN.
The overall message of Metzgar is obvious.
” Get rid of the discrimination, the shame, and the hatred.” We are individuals, just like any other group of individuals. Metzgar said,” We’re just looking to live our lives.”
This Sunday at 2 p.m., ANCGA may host a larger Transgender Day of Remembrance occasion over Zoom. Anyone interested can sign up for the event on their Facebook page.
