{"id":4131,"date":"2012-05-15T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2012-05-15T13:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.qwoc.org\/?p=4131"},"modified":"2012-05-15T09:00:46","modified_gmt":"2012-05-15T13:00:46","slug":"philly-trans-health-conference-emphasizes-health-and-wellness-for-trans-people-of-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/test.qwoc.org\/?p=4131","title":{"rendered":"Philly Trans-Health Conference Addresses Health and Wellness for Trans People of Color"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 11th Annual\u00a0Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference<\/a>\u00a0— the largest trans-specific health conference in the world —\u00a0will be held at the Philadelphia Conference Center, from May 31st to June 2nd, 2012<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference is a FREE conference that offers three full days of workshops and activities focused on the health and well-being of transgender people, communities and allies. Now in it’s 11th year the conference draws a diverse group of around 2,000 people of many genders and gender experiences from all over the country and around the globe.<\/p>\n

This year’s keynote speakers are Louis Mitchell<\/strong>, a black trans activist with years of experience advocating for LGBTQ people within faith-based communities, May L. Vazquez<\/strong>, an activist and leader within the Transgender and Gender Non. conforming communities in New York City, and Ryan Cassatta<\/strong>, transgender singer-songwriter and motivational speaker.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The programs and activities include small group health and wellness workshops such as Loving Ourselves: Healing Strategies for Trans Women<\/a>, Meditation for Emotional Healing<\/a>, and Support Groups for Youth with Trans Parents<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In addition to holistic health focused workshops, the conference also boasts a wide array of resource- and skill-sharing sessions such as Surgical Information for Trans Men<\/a>, Hair Removal and Skin Optimization for Trans Women<\/a>, and even an open Legal Clinic<\/a>\u00a0through which attendees can receive free legal advice from attorneys on issues such as adoption, marriage, insurance, and anti-discrimination laws.<\/p>\n

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The planning committee’s efforts to solicit workshop proposals from diverse sources have paid off in the rich set of workshops geared specifically towards transgender and gender non-conforming people of color. Some of these sessions include the\u00a0Asian and Pacific Islander Gender Non Conforming and Trans* Caucus<\/a>,\u00a0Bridges for Bois: Connecting Queer Bois and Transmen of Color<\/a>,\u00a0Latino Machismo and Transsexuality<\/a>, the\u00a0Femme of Color Caucus<\/a>, and even ally workshops such as\u00a0“Don’t Bring Them ‘Round Here”: Non-Trans Partners Discuss Dating in Communities of Color<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"The conference has also created an affirming space for discussions around spirituality and faith-based communities<\/a>. Such sessions include Gender Diversity and Jewish Tradition<\/a>, Reclaiming Our Native or Aboriginal Heritage<\/a>, and much more.<\/p>\n

Finally — since it’s rare that large queer events get planned without creating a space for art, music, and dance — attendees of the conference can look forward to a diverse film showcase highlighting gender variant experiences and perspectives, a dance celebration in the form of a ball — vogue-ing, prizes, and all — and a highly anticipated Blender After Party<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Are you planning to attend the conference? Which sessions are you most excited about? QWOC Media Wire will be covering the event — and accepting guest submissions about various sessions — so we hope to see some of you there. Remember, it’s free.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to visit the Philly Trans-Health Conference website and register to attend.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Join 2000 people for the 11th Annual Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference — the largest trans-specific health conference in the world — from May 31st to June 2nd, 2012.
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