Queer youth & religion event; MTPC's new media campaign

We sent this message to ICTE's Facebook Group today:

Subject: Queer youth & religion event; MTPC's new media campaign

Greetings, ICTE supporters!

We wanted to let you know about an event tomorrow night focused on queer youth and religion. And that MTPC is working on a new media campaign about transgender people and allies.

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Queer Youth & Religious Debates over Sexuality: A Panel Discussion

TOMORROW -- Thursday, October 7th, 2010

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Harvard University Divinity School -- Andover Hall

45 Francis Street

Cambridge, MA

Here is the Facebook event site: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148121968560816

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Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition is working on a new media campaign -- "I AM:

Trans People Speak"; http://www.transpeoplespeak.org/.

People of faith are particularly needed, and there is a special need for clergy and lay leaders. Please consider sharing your story, and inviting others to do so.

I chose to tell my story through video. MTPC filmed me a week and a half ago. It was a great experience!

Here is the text from MTPC's September enewsletter:

"I AM: Trans People Speak is a new multi-media campaign aimed at educating the public about

the diversity of trans communities and our families, friends, and allies.

We are looking for trans people, as well as family members, partners, friends and providers to share their stories! This collection of stories aims to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions of trans individuals by highlighting the realities of their lived experience. These voices span across a diversity of communities and intersecting identities.

By providing a forum where these unique stories can be shared and given significance, I AM fosters support and raises awareness for trans communities. There is no one trans narrative. Each individual has their own unique story to tell, and these voices can no longer be silenced.

Personal stories change lives, laws, and policies.

We are looking for trans people and their family members, friends, partners, and providers who feel comfortable sharing their experience through a video interview. We realize that due to safety and/or confidentiality this may not be a possible format for everyone, so audio stories, photo essays, and written stories may also be submitted. Names may also be changed for confidentiality.

All participants will be given the opportunity to tell their story in their preferred language. We are also looking for Spokes models – those will be on promotional material and other ads.

Are you ready to share your story and have your voice heard?

Visit http://www.transpeoplespeak.org/ for more info and contact info@masstpc.org to sign up to be interviewed."

Interns and volunteers are also needed:

http://www.masstpc.org/?p=1102

Best wishes,

ICTE

http://www.InterfaithCoalition.org

http://www.interfaithcoalition.blogspot.com/