Local transgender activists are hosting a symposium on medical issues facing the trans community this weekend. The 2012 Eastern Iowa Transgender Medical Symposium is his Saturday and Sunday at the Old Capitol mall. Organizers say the goal of the event is to provide local health care and wellness professionals with information on how to …
May 19
A different kind of prom
“Actual high school proms are more like, who’s with who, what dress are you wearing, who’s your date, what are you doing afterward,’’ said Iarce Hernandez, 21, of Jamaica Plain. “At the BAGLY prom, it’s there for you to have fun, not to judge anybody else, just to enjoy yourself.’’ Article source: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/05/19/for_lesbian_gay_youths_prom_provides_haven_of_acceptance/
May 19
PA. Transgender ‘Gothic-Hip-Hop’ Artist Arrested for Botched Butt Injections
A Philadelphia transgender woman faces trial for allegedly performing illegal plastic surgery on an exotic dancer, which nearly killed her, Philly.com reported. Authorities arrested Padge Victoria Windslowe, also known as “the Black Madam,” Wednesday on charges of criminal conspiracy, aggravated assault, theft by deception, deceptive business practices, possession of an instrument of crime, simple assault …
May 19
Cuba’s first daughter to meet with gay activists, speak on transgender issues …
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May 18
Will Smith slaps reporter who tried to kiss him; transgender Miss Universe …
Did the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” just get fresh with the media? Will Smith slapped a reporter across the face at the Moscow premiere of “Men in Black III.” The Ukrainian reporter attempted to kiss the actor on the lips, supposedly part of his schtick when interviewing celebrities, but Smith clearly didn’t like it. “Come …
May 18
Transgender Teen: From Meghan to Mason
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May 18
Chloë Sevigny to star as transgender hitman in new Sky drama
Sky Atlantic has said it is making a “conscious investment in British drama” ahead of the premiere next week of its first UK-commissioned show, featuring Chloë Sevigny as a transgender hitman. In the show Sevigny is propelled into taking responsibility for her former partner’s brood of unruly kids. Writer Paul Abbott said it combined separate …
May 18
PA. Transgender ‘Gothic-Hip-Hop’ Artist Arrested for Botched Butt Injections
A Philadelphia transgender woman faces trial for allegedly performing illegal plastic surgery on an exotic dancer, which nearly killed her, Philly.com reported. Authorities arrested Padge Victoria Windslowe, also known as “the Black Madam,” Wednesday on charges of criminal conspiracy, aggravated assault, theft by deception, deceptive business practices, possession of an instrument of crime, simple assault …
May 18
BMO Encouraged to Continue Its Efforts to Further Transgender Awareness …
TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 18, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) – One day after hosting its first Transgender Awareness event at its Church and Alexander branch in downtown Toronto, employees and guest speakers from the LGBT community have praised BMO and its employee resource group, BMO Pride, for its efforts to raise awareness about the needs of …
May 18
Transgender Miss Universe Contestant Shows Off Bikini Body
Jenna Talackova Alex Urosevic/iPhotoLive (2) Facebook Tweet Jenna Talackova has finally gotten the chance to strut her stuff. Talackova, the first transgender Miss Universe contestant, showed off her trim figure in a white bikini during the preliminary round of the Miss Universe Canada pageant in Toronto on Thursday. She also wore a body-hugging white floor-length …