This Weekend at the Center
- Friday, 11/16
- Trans Awareness Week – Community Service Day, 10:00a-2:00p, Multiple Locations: This day, we as trans and gender non-conforming people give back. Trans people are known for their kindness and generosity; we take this day to share the love and support we’ve received with those experiencing homelessness. Click here (our website) or here (facebook) for more information.
- Delta TransMasculine, 5:30p-6:30p: DTM is a group for trans men and transmasculine individuals. For more information, contact Kayla Gore, Transgender Services Specialist.
- GenQ, 7:00p-9:00p: Generation Queer, or GenQ, is a social group for 18-25 year old LGBTQ and Allied young adults. Check GenQ out on facebook, contact facilitators, or just drop by and check the group out.
- Saturday, 11/17
- Trans Awareness Week – Self-Care Saturday, Anywhere, All Day: Self-care is very important to all people. This week is draining and can be traumatic for some trans/gnc people. Today we should rest, shop, socialize, do absolutely nothing, etc. Whatever brings you peace and light, just do it! Click here (our website) or here (facebook) for more information.
- PRYSM, 4:00p-6:00p: PRYSM is a social supportive group for LGBTQ and Allied teens ages 13-17 years old. For more information, contact Emerson Kirkpatrick, Youth Services Specialist.
- Sunday, 11/18
- TransParent, 2:00p-3:00p: TransParent is a social supportive group for parents of transgender and gender-exploring kids and teens. For more information contact KT Hiestand.
- FU;BU, 4:00p-6:00p, El Mercadito (3766 Ridgeway Rd, Memphis, TN 38115, USA): FU;BU (For Us; By Us) is a social/support group designed for same gender loving (SGL) men of color (MOC). FU;BU aims to build positive relationships with self and community through great conversations all while getting to know new faces! For more information about FU;BU click here.
- Trans Awareness Week – Trans Girls Rock, 6:00p-9:00p, Azul Tequila Bar (4672 American Way, Memphis, TN 38118, USA): Trans Girls Rock! was inspired and created by local Transwomen to honor and acknowledge the works of Transwomen and gender non-conforming individuals within the city of Memphis and the surrounding areas. The honorees will be acknowledged for their work in Business, Community Involvement, Entertainment, Advocacy, and Overall Impact. This event was also created to dispel thoughts and beliefs society has transposed on Transwomen as a whole. Click here (our website) or here (facebook) for more information.
