Transgender Day of Remembrance

The Common Sense of Creating “Safe Zones” Around Public Schools

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Monday, November 20, 2023

OTTAWA, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) calls for the creation of safe zones around public schools.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) calls for the creation of safe zones around public schools.
  • This fall we saw a startling rise in vitriol targeting the inclusion of real-world issues in school culture and curricula.
  • The CTF/FCE calls on the federal government to work collaboratively with provinces and territories, leveraging their collective resources and expertise to implement policies and practices that foster an atmosphere of respect and understanding within public schools.
  • The CTF/FCE is also an affiliate of Education International, which represents more than 32 million educators.

As a committed ally, White Ribbon releases Short Life Stories addressing violence against the transgender communities

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Monday, November 13, 2023

TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- White Ribbon launches its newest campaign, Short Life Stories which follows the life of a transgender woman from her transition onward.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- White Ribbon launches its newest campaign, Short Life Stories which follows the life of a transgender woman from her transition onward.
  • The public service announcement (PSA) is a call-to-action in response to the rising hate, discrimination, and violence against the transgender communities.
  • “As a dedicated ally, White Ribbon has developed Short Life Stories to honour the transgender communities and highlight the profound reality that the journey towards their authentic selves can be a long and emotional process.
  • To book an interview with any of our following spokespeople or for more information about Short Life Stories, please contact:

Destination Tomorrow Celebrates One Impactful Year in Atlanta Ahead of Transgender Day of Remembrance

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

ATLANTA, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As Transgender Day of Remembrance approaches, national LGBTQ+ nonprofit Destination Tomorrow reflects on its impact within the Atlanta community after one year of operating a community center tailor-made to serve queer and Trans individuals living in southern states.

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  • Additionally, the center made history in May when it became the first LGBTQ+ organization to receive a grant from the City of Atlanta .
  • OUT Georgia Business Alliance also recognized Destination Tomorrow as the state's Nonprofit of the Year, acknowledging the center's significant impact on the community.
  • "We are grateful for the opportunity to provide critical services to our Transgender siblings in Atlanta," said Alex Santiago, Destination Tomorrow's Chief Operating Officer.
  • Destination Tomorrow plans on hosting several new initiatives before the end of 2023, including:
    A day-long Trans Day of Remembrance celebration at Atlanta City Hall on Monday, 11/20, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Transgender Conference Educates Community, Focuses on Unmet Needs  

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211119005712/en/
    Charlie Arrowood, Esq., leads a workshop on name change and gender marker change at the Long Island, Transgender, Gender Non-Confirming, Non-Binary (TGNCNB) Conference.
  • Credit Northwell Health (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Center for Transgender Care at Northwell Health and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell kicked off Transgender Week by hosting the third annual Long Island, Transgender, Gender Non-Confirming, Non-Binary (TGNCNB) Conference on November 14 at Hofstra University.
  • More than 100 participants attended the conference, which was supported by the Northwell Health Transgender Community Advisory Board and an ongoing contribution for transgender education from Steven and Stacy Hoffman.
  • This years conference focused on medical care, social support and addressing unmet needs on Long Island for TGNCNB individuals both in adolescence and adulthood, as well as their parents and children.

Homestead Entertainment and A Glimmer of Hope present the TV series Hollywood Houseboys on Tubi

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Monday, November 22, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Homestead Entertainment and A Glimmer of Hope Productions present Hollywood Houseboys exclusively on Tubi, a Fox Entertainment Company.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Homestead Entertainment and A Glimmer of Hope Productions present Hollywood Houseboys exclusively on Tubi, a Fox Entertainment Company.
  • Homestead Entertainment and Executive Producer Ryan Hope release Hollywood Houseboys during Trans Awareness Week which culminates into Trans Day of Remembrance on November 20, 2021 to honor the lives taken due Anti-Trans Violence.
  • A planned IG Takeover hosted by Francis Perdue, Director of Public Relations for Homestead Entertainment @frannubian will take place on Homestead's Instagram, Homestead Entertainment (@homestead_entertainment) Instagram photos and videos .
  • Homestead Entertainment is a distribution service, super-serving the community with the best selection in tv and film covering all genres.